Appetite for Distortion

It's been 26 years since the release of "Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds," the self-titled record from founding member of Guns N' Roses' Izzy Stradlin. Here to talk to us about that special record is bassist, Jimmy Ashurst... Jimmy is an incredible storyteller, taking us through how he consumed music as a boy in Italy to Circle Jerk punk rock house parties in Los Angeles. His first band, Broken...

Graham Whitford has a legendary father, Brad Whitford from Aerosmith, but our ep. 68 guest is carving his own path... Graham along with the rest of Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown are about to go on their second go-around opening up for Guns N' Roses on the Not in This Lifetime Tour. Graham talks to us about GNR, how he met Tyler Bryant, his famous dad, his "Uncle" Steven Tyler and so much more!!

Many of us grew up watching Riki Rachtman on MTV, specifically on Headbangers Ball. But our episode 67 guest was and is so much more... Riki opens up about his relationship with Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose, who he credits for getting him the MTV gig. He also shares stories about the infamous Cathouse club, the November Rain video shoot, and so much more! Most importantly his charity work with stops...

Our special co-host this episode and making his return to the AFD Show is author and former LA Guns Manager, Mr. Raz Cue. In our "Shotgun News" segment, Raz and Brando discuss the last episode with Alan Niven and GNR kicking off their European tour by covering Velvet Revolver for the first time! Then joining the conversation is our guest for this episode, veteran bassist James Hunting. James has w...

Back on episode 48 of the AFD show, former Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven broke the internet when he spoke of Izzy Stradlin showing up at a soundcheck during GNR's "Not In This Lifetime" tour. Alan returns on episode 65, so what will he have to say this time around? Alan has very passionate opinions on GNR's current management, the new box set, the It's So Easy video (which he himself shelved al...

Jetboy and Guns N' Roses were playing gigs together before each band even officially had their famous names. Jetboy guitarist Billy Rowe was there and is our guest on episode 64... Before Billy, we speak with this episode's co-host, journalist Matt Wake. Brando and Matt discuss the recent comments made by GNR's manager Fernando and their thoughts on the new Adler's Appetite shows. The guys then we...

Our guest on episode 63 is Eric Valentine. Eric has produced some of the most notable albums/artists in recent memory: Third Eye Blind, Smash Mouth, Queens of the Stone Age, Joe Satriani, Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani, Nickel Creek, Good Charlotte, Taking Back Sunday, and so many others...including Slash's debut solo record in 2010. Eric tells us about the making of that album and the many famous singers...

Episode 62 is pretty much 2 shows in 1. We start the show with friend and journalist, Art Tavana. Along with Art, also joining in big GNR memorabilia collector, Tim Troccoli. With host Brando, the 3 guys discuss the news of the Guns N' Roses mega box set, "Locked N' Loaded." We learn that Tim contributed to the new box set and we all give our opinions of the track listing whether it's all worth th...

In-studio for episode 61 is Appetite for Destruction, a New York-based Guns N' Roses tribute band that has been at it for TWENTY years. They been holding the GNR flag high during a time that Axl and Guns were inactive. Playing premiere clubs like BB Kings in NYC and even performing with Dizzy Reed, their journey has been an amazing one. Who are these guys? How and why have they been paying homage...

Brooklyn is bond in Ep. 60. Our guest this episode is drummer, Johnny Kelly. Johnny currently drums for Glenn Danzig and Dizzy Reed's Hookers & Blow (among a few others!). However he may be most famous for being in the Gothic metal band, Type O Negative. Before we get to Johnny, Brando is joined by special co-host and his long-time friend, John "Stud" Muir. Stud got Brando into Type O in college a...

Episode 59 of The AFD Show features perhaps our biggest guest to date, legendary bass guitarist Tommy Stinson. Tommy is iconic from his band The Replacements, a special era of Guns N' Roses, and is now in TWO bands. He is back with Bash & Pop and also with Cowboys in the Campfire, playing guitar in each. Tommy joins us to talk about a special charity event happening in May - Safe At Home--A Benefi...

Some of the most iconic Guns N' Roses photos you have seen were taken before they were famous. Photographer Jack Lue was lucky enough to capture these special moments in rock history, especially since he went to High School with Slash, or as he knew him...Saul. Before Jack calls in from Culver City, we are joined by another California native and frequent guest of the show, journalist Art Tavana. A...

When the AFD show announced that Chip Z'Nuff would be our next guest, listener of the show & Netherlands native Remco Ver submitted questions to be asked. However Brando took it one step further, asking him to be our special co-host for this episode. So Brando & Remco welcome Chip Z'Nuff from Enuff Z'Nuff to the show. Chip calls in from his studio in Chicago, first reminiscing of his baseball hist...

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake could not stop our guest on episode 56, legendary guitarist Ernie C from the iconic metal band Body Count, Before Ernie calls in from Los Angeles, Brando is joined by special co-host, Katherine Turman. Katherine was not only our guest on Ep. 21, the radio producer of "Nights with Alice Cooper," co-author of "Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal," but al...

The 55th episode of The AFD Show features our second guest from Duff McKagan's Loaded, bassist Jeff Rouse. Before we get to Jeff, Brando is joined by avid listener of the show and huge Loaded fan, Ray from Scotland. Ray is welcomed on to ask Jeff his own fan questions and to read questions from you, our other listeners. In addition Brando and Ray take part in "Shotgun News," in which they break do...

"I sing one, then you sing one, and we got Tracy and Roberta here to help you..." Axl Rose famously says during Knockin' on Heaven's Door on the Live Era '87–'93 live album. Roberta being Roberta Freeman, our guest on Episode 54. Roberta's path started as a teased little kid from New York City, which only motivated her to have one of the most accomplished careers as a touring singer. Pink Floyd, E...

The world of comedy and rock n' roll often mix, and legendary comedian Jim Florentine is a perfect example. The former "That Metal Show" host joins episode 53 of the AFD Show to talk how metal shaped his career and his new book, "Everybody Is Awful: (Except You!)" Jim gives us the do's & don'ts of social media and concert goers. We also discuss the potential of the return of That Metal Show. inclu...

Joining Brando IN-STUDIO is Mike Squires, most recognized as the guitarist for Duff McKagan's Loaded. While we learn if there will be more Loaded music and how he met Duff, the guys discuss a lot! From KISS to Louis CK to hair transplants, this 2 hour conversation covers all. We even learn how Squires almost screwed up Gilby Clarke at the RRHOF induction. Squires also answers YOUR questions! Episo...

Making his 2nd appearance on the AFD Show is Alex Grossi, guitarist for Quiet Riot and Hookers N' Blow (along w/ Guns N' Roses' Dizzy Reed). Alex is back to update us on the latest tour dates with Hookers N' Blow, contributions to the new Dizzy Reed solo album, his cell phone "controversy," Adler's Appetite, and possibly buying a DeLorean. This, and so much more! Please follow and subscribe for ne...

Reupload - Originally recorded March 2018. Original GNR interview provided by Raz Cue.

Joining Brando as special co-host for episode 49 is Sir Kev from Ireland. Kev shared his GNR story on Ep. 27 as our first “fan obsession” interview. Kev and Brando first discuss the chat with Alan Niven from the last episode, which has since gone viral with the news of Izzy Stradlin showing up at a GNR sound check during the Not In This Lifetime tour. After “Shotgun News,” the boys are joined by l...

Episode 48 of The AFD Show is a big one. First, joining Brando as special co-host is rock podcaster/journalist, Mitch LaFon. This is the 2nd appearance on the show for Mitch, as we profiled his career in Ep. 16. You can find his show "Rock Talk w/Mitch Lafon" on Westwood One (part of The Chris Jericho Network). Mitch answers fan questions, including if he knows anything about new AC/DC or GNR albu...

Back in episode 27, we did our first "fan spotlight" interview with Kevin from Ireland. Learning about his life and why Guns N' Roses is a crucial part. GNR plays a role in so many lives, and there are so many untold stories to be heard...from you, the fans. Now 20 episodes later, our 2nd GNR fan interview is with Tomislav Versic from Croatia. Tomislav is a 49-yr-old married man with a son and a h...

Calling in from Las Vegas right before a gig with Gene Simmons, is Todd "Dammit" Kerns. While Todd has had success with his Canadian band, Age of Electric, his life forever changed nearly 8 years ago when he was asked to join Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. We talk to Todd what it was like growing up in the small town of Saskatchewan to eventually meeting Slash while they filme...

Joining Brando on episode 45 is Tyler Bryant, from Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown. In just 26 years of life, Tyler has accomplished so much. Opening for Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Billy Gibbons, and famously for both AC/DC and Guns N' Roses is only part of his story. Tyler talks about his experiences being on Brian Johnson's final shows with AC/DC, how Axl saved that tour with Angus Young, and how he s...