Appetite for Distortion

The Butcher Babies' Carla Harvey returns to the podcast to chat about her passion for Guns N' Roses, artwork, grief counseling, and much more!

Tracey Amos may be best known for being Guns N' Roses' backup singer during the Use Your Illusion era, but she is much more. Tracey joins us to discuss what important projects she is currently on and reminisce on her time with GnR.

The legendary Bootsy Collins joins us to discuss his latest single “Stars,” creativity in quarantine, and his upcoming new album with Buckethead! Bootsy shares the story of how he first united with Bucket! Then for a hybrid Appetite for Discovery/Fan Obsession segment, we're joined by musician Brandon Fields. We chat about his GnR tribute band, new original album featuring Todd Kerns, and more!

"The Greatest Flamenco Sleaze Glam Band Ever!" best describes the Gypsy Pistoleros. Frontman Gypsy Lee joins us to chat about his colorful career and truly unique GnR encounters.

Duff McKagan's Loaded members Jeff Rouse and Mike Squires have been extremely busy in quarantine. The bassist and guitarist both return to the podcast, this time together on Zoom to update us on their projects and fun conversation.

An Ayewis Documentaries production for TNK Studio proudly presents "Dust N' Bones: The Story So Far." This Izzy Stradlin documentary premieres June 27th on Ayewis Life on YouTube. Learn about the man behind this tribute doc.

Australian actor Damon Herriman has played the role of Charles Manson in Netflix's "Mindhunter" and Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." We chat about Manson's music and his new movie "Judy and Punch." We are also joined by Andrew Magnotta from Q104.3 and the band One Hundred Thousand for the "Appetite for Discovery" segment.

Roberta Freeman (Use Your Illusion) makes her 3rd appearance on the podcast for a truly important conversation. As a black singer, what is her take on the Black Lives Matter movement? How does she feel about the controversial GnR song "One in a Million"? What racist experiences has she faced? Please join us for a necessary discussion.

Punk legend and owner of Die Laughing Records, Dave Dalton joins us for our 200th Episode. Dave's stories take us to opening for Duff's old punk band The Fartz, the Neurotic Outsiders, befriending Izzy, and much more! Special co-host Mark Alexander-Erber from Golden Robot Records.

First, Michael Jackson's former manager Dieter Wiesner discusses his new book "Michael Jackson: The Real Story" and MJ's relationship with Slash. Then, we welcome our friend RussTCB (@Infectious_Pod) to talk all things MJ n' GNR.

INXS bassist Garry Beers and singer Toby Rand (Juke Kartel) present their new project, Ashenmoon. Garry and Toby discuss their new band and have some great Guns N' Roses stories as well! INXS and GNR in 1988, parties with "Slash and Friends," and more! Special co-hosts: Mark Alexander-Erber and Kristin Tully of Golden Robot Records

"The son of a junkie aristocrat and a schizophrenic showgirl becomes the master of reinvention on a 50+ year journey through rock and roll, TV, and film." We try to fit as much as we can in 1 episode!

Mike Peters and The Alarm are back with the brand new double album, "Stream (Hurricane of Change)." Mike talks to us about his new music, experiences with Gilby Clarke producing two Alarm albums, sharing a stage with Duff, and more! Special co-host is Denis McNamara, Long Island Radio Hall of Famer and one of the stars of the Showtime Documentary, "New Wave: Dare To Be Different."

Guns N' Roses drummer Frank Ferrer joins us via Zoom to chat about his band "PSSR" on Golden Robot Records, his other NYC band "Mule Kick," and of course Guns N' Roses. How did he join the band? What's it like playing with the biggest band in the world? What might new music sound like? Special co-hosts Mark Alexander-Erber (CEO of Golden Robot Records) and Kristen Tully (Artist Development Manager...

New ZOOM episode featuring Steve Riley of L.A. Guns! Holding up the L.A. Guns flag since 1987, drummer Steve Riley talks new L.A. Guns music, dealing with controversy, and reflects on the Sunset Strip. Special co-hosts Mark Alexander-Erber (CEO of Golden Robot Records) and Kristen Tully (Artist Development Manager - GRR). Video on facebook.com/TheAFDShow Bonus "Fan Obsession" podcast segment with...

Matt Sorum joins us to discuss producing Cherie Currie's new album, the effect of Coronavirus on the environment, his upcoming book, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and more!

70’s Icon and Ex-Runaways singer Cherie Currie has released her latest solo project "Blvds of Splendor." It features guest collaborations with Billy Corgan, Slash, Duff, and Matt Sorum, who produced the record. We chat with Cherie about the album and more! Then for the "Appetite for Discovery" segment, we chat with Havok, a thrash-metal band from Colorado. How were they influenced by GNR? You migh...

We celebrate the 1st anniversary of Susan Holmes McKagan's debut novel, "The Velvet Rose" and discuss her new book in the works. How is Susan staying creative in quarantine? How are the McKagan clan holding up? What does she have to say about GNR's future plans?

Mark Alexander-Erber (Golden Robot Entertainment Group founder and president) and Kristen Tully (Artist Development Manager - Golden Robot) join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how a music label is normally run...and how it runs during a virus pandemic.

"You're never alone with a Whitesnake album. You can't let Netflix have all the fun." David Coverdale returns to the podcast to talk about how he is handling quarantine, the 35th Anniversary Remix of "Slide it In" and a new collection of remasters called "The Rock Album."

From Kathy Valentine, a member of the groundbreaking, all-female rock band - The Go-Go's - comes All I Ever Wanted - A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir. We chats about her new book and her work with Gilby Clarke. Next, Dr. Nicole Talbot joins us for "Fan Obsession." Dr. Talbot shares her GNR fandom, including dressing as Axl while treating patients!

Acclaimed director Andy Morahan joins us for chat about making the videos for November Rain, Estranged, Garden of Eden and a lot more. He'll answer YOUR questions about working with GNR and specific questions about the videos themselves. Andy also lets us know what he's working on now and reflects on his iconic resume.

Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge/Tremonti/Creed) chats about how he is staying busy during the quarantine. He tells us about his writing process, plans for when the lockdown is over, playing with Slash, and answers your questions!

It’s the semi-reunion Jellyfish fans have been waiting for since 1993. Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Tim Smith and Eric Dover give us a modern-day supergroup known as The Lickerish Quartet. Eric Dover joins us to chat about their debut EP "Threesome Vol. 1," answers YOUR Snakepit questions and more! Plus stick around after the interview for a taste of their new single, "Lighthouse Spaceship."

Greg Renoff, author of "Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal," is set to release another must-have book, "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music" on April 21st. Greg joins us for a fun chat to contrast and compare the debut albums of Van Halen with Guns N' Roses.