Appetite for Distortion

Two interviews we have lined up for Episode # 133. First, we welcome actress Pollyanna McIntosh, who plays Anne (formerly Jadis) on The Walking Dead. We talk about her new film, Darlin' and discuss her feelings on Slash submitting a song for TWD! Next up, bassist P-Nut from 311 calls in. We chat about 311's new record "Voyager" and learn that 311's singer Nick Hexum has gone to therapy sessions wi...

Damon Johnson never wanted to be a solo artist. He was happy with his resume of Brother Cane, Black Star Riders, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, and many other great gigs. But now with his new solo album, "Memoirs of an Uprising," he has found new purpose. Damon takes us through his journey, including how Eric Dover recommended him to Alice Cooper, when he took over for Richard Fortus in Thin Lizzy, wri...

"Skillet is the biggest, most successful selling band you've never heard of," lead vocalist John Cooper tells us in Ep. 131. John calls in to talk about Skillet's new tour with Alter Bridge, new record and the several festival billings with Guns N' Roses (including the upcoming Exit 111 Fest). We even discuss how both he and Axl Rose sang in churches as children. That and much more! Special co-hos...

The icon Alice Cooper is fresh off a mini-tour with the Hollywood Vampires, his band with Johnny Depp and Joe Perry. He won't be home for long as he will embark on a summer and fall tour. Including some dates with Halestorm. We discuss the Vampires, life on the road, and ask him about recording "The Garden" with Guns N' Roses. All that and more!

Collective Soul are celebrating 25 years since "Shine" and have a brand new album "Blood" available now. Ed Roland joins us to talk about the anniversary, new record, and plays 6-degrees-of-GNR-Bacon.

We discuss drummer David Silveria's new band BI·AS while reflecting on the old. From the direct impact Guns N' Roses had on Korn, the recording process, communication breakdowns with hopes to mend fences, David Silveria gives us a very honest and candid conversation. (David calls in at 18:09) Special co-host is our original co-host...Scotto is back for the first time since Ep. 39! We learn about h...

Night Ranger, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, and Slash are just some of the artists to recruit guitarist Keri Kelli. Keri shares his path with us, including his version of what ended Slash's Snakepit...or did it?? He also talks about his time in Adler's Appetite, new band "A New Revenge" with Tim "Ripper" Owens and his restaurant business, "Aces & Ales." Special co-host is Remco from Amsterdam. Follow...

Last December the rock world was pleasantly shocked to see Axl Rose appear in an episode of The New Looney Tunes. Axl not only had dialogue, but sang "Rock the Rock," his first new song since Chinese Democracy. Rob Janas and Kevin Fleming are 2 writers/actors who co-wrote this episode. Rob himself wrote the song for Axl. They give the exclusive behind-the-scenes of how this all came together, Axl...

Taking a break from the studio to talk to us is Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner. We discuss his upcoming lyric book, new Soul Asylum album, working with director Kevin Smith, encounters with Prince, friendship with Tommy Stinson, opening for GNR, Runaway Train being used in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and much more! Special co-host for this episode is AFD Show listener Divya from India. She embra...

"The Tom Green Show" meets "The AFD Show." The hilarious comedian updates us on his new album, where his musical influences come from, and his experience seeing GNR with Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys. Plus Tom wants to make a funny song with Sebastian Bach, is trying to be friends with Drake, embraces "Daddy would you like some sausage?" and much more! Please follow and subscribe!

We are joined by photographer and director Danny Clinch. Danny is the overseeing director of a new documentary, "All I Can Say," about the late Shannon Hoon... "Shannon Hoon, lead singer of the rock band Blind Melon, filmed himself from 1990-95 with a video camera, recording up until a few hours before his sudden death at the age of 28. His camera was a diary and his closest confidant. In the hund...

Velvet Revolver's Dave Kushner makes his return to the show. He updates us on his new tv/music composing venture "Monkey Mind Music Group" and his work for "F is for Family" with comedian Bill Burr. Dave also shares his opinion on Guns N' Roses covering "Slither" and opens up about losing his friend Chester Bennington. Co-host for this episode is Marcelle Sirkus (Ep. 77). Marcelle went to Fairfax...

We have a great chat with Salli Frattini, former SVP/Executive of Production for Music Specials/Events at MTV. She spoke about what went into getting Guns N' Roses at the 2002 MTV VMAs and the experience of Tim Commerford climbing the stage production in 2000!

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul have announced the release of their eagerly awaited new album, SUMMER OF SORCERY. We discuss the new album, his hologram in the New Jersey Hall of Fame, who he's like to still play with, and more!

The Dead Kennedys continue their 40th Anniversay celebration with the 3-CD set and digital download "DK40." DK founder and guitarist East Bay Ray joins us to chat about the new collection and take some deep dives when we discuss the GNR/YouTube/Copyright conversation. Talking corporate greed and surveillance with a punk icon on a Guns N' Roses podcast? Why not! Then on "Shotgun News" we discuss th...

Billy Rowe returns to the show. We got Billy's story in episode 64, and today he's here to update us on all things Jetboy. Also joining is Howie Hubberman, an entrepreneur that once invested money a couple unknown bands, Guns N' Roses and Poison. Billy and Howie go way back, so we hear them reminisce about the early days of GNR and Jetboy. We learn about Howie's path that lead him to open a guitar...

Michael Schenker Fest's studio album, 'RESURRECTION', is out now. The legendary guitarist talks to us about new music, all the iconic bands that asked him to join, the loss of his band mate Ted McKenna, and wanting to have Slash on an album. Please follow/subscribe/leave a comment!

Susan Holmes McKagan joins us to talk about her first novel, The Velvet Rose. Set in the 90's, she draws upon her real-life experiences with husband Duff McKagan for this coming-of-age story. Susan tells us all about the hard work and inspiration put into her new book. She also shares how she and Duff met, as well as her feelings about the Not in This Lifetime tour. All that and MUCH more! Please...

Jim Breuer, comedian and actor, joins us in-studio to discuss his new comedy record "Live from Portland." The album came from his time on tour with Metallica, so we discuss that and his feelings on Axl/DC. Then returning to the show is Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi. We discuss the new record label deal he and Dizzy Reed signed for Hookers N' Blow. We're also connect to Australia with Mark Alexa...

First up we are joined by the legendary vocalist of White Snake, David Coverdale. David talks about Whitesnakes' new album "Flesh & Blood," his battle with arthritis, and friendship with Slash and Duff. Next, Danny Goldberg, one of Nirvana's managers from 1990-1994. He has penned the new book SERVING THE SERVANT: Remembering Kurt Cobain. We discuss the book, Kurt's legacy, and relationship with Ax...

Honored to have Megadeth's Dave Mustaine on the show. Dave talks about "Experience Hendrix," the 35th Anniversary graphic novel, and if Slash ever tried out for Megadeth.

Recorded the day of its release, Tesla's Brian Wheat joins us to talk all about his new album. He also shares his opinion on rock movies, being label-mates with Guns N' Roses when they started, & more! Then joining is Tom McClane from Ohio. He's a GNR fan and a wrestler. He named his "finishing move" after his favorite band and it lead him to a friendship with Shooter Jennings. Tom "Die Hard" McCl...

That means you andy secher at hit parader, circus magazine Mick wall at kerrang, bob guccione jr. at spin What you pissed off 'cause your dad gets more p... Founder of Spin Magazine and WonderlustTravel.com, Bob Guccione Jr. discusses his career and the Guns N' Roses song that has immortalized him forever.

Another co-hosting opportunity is given away to Conie from Greece. He apologizes for his Greek accent, however is really worse than Brando's Fran Drescher voice? Returning to the AFD Show is Brian "Brain" Mantia. Brain tells us all about his upcoming new projects, including with current GNR member Melissa Reese. He also shares the history behind the naming unreleased/unfinished Chinese Democracy s...

First up, we are honored to speak with punk icon, Henry Rollins. We discuss his involvement in the docuseries PUNK on the Epix channel (produced by Iggy Pop). Henry also shares his feelings on the movement today and answers if he thinks Guns N' Roses was punk. Our second interview is with 25-year-old KC Nash Kelly, the nephew of the late West Arkeen. KC shares intimate feelings about his uncle and...