Appetite for Distortion

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...

Back in 2010, a very controversial and thought-provoking book was published, "The Last Living Slut: Born In Iran, Bred Backstage." Roxana Shirazi, the author, joins the AFD show on episode 44. Roxana discusses her book, which has a Guns N' Roses logo on the cover, yet that cover is banned in many countries. The content of the book has also put her life in jeopardy in home country of Iran. Her tale...

Back in episode 34, guitarist Ryan Roxie referred to the 2nd Slash's Snakepit record as "rocks best kept secret." Now we get to talk to the man who fronted Snakepit on Ain't Life Grand...Mr. Rod Jackson. The super charismatic Jackson takes us through his childhood, to making his way to LA, joining Slash's band, why Snakepit broke up, if there's unreleased material, if he's up for a reunion, his br...

Episode 42 of the AFD Show is much anticipated. Brando is first joined by friend of the show and Playboy journalist Art Tavana as guest co-host. Art gives us an update on his special 10-year-anniversary article about Chinese Democracy and his anticipated new GNR book. Which leads us to our guest, Bryan "Brain" Mantia. Brain has played with some of the best, including Buckethead, Tom Waits, Primus....

Calling into the 41st episode of The AFD Show is guitarist Christopher Thorn from the iconic 90s rock band, Blind Melon. Blind Melon and Guns N' Roses have a special connection, with Axl becoming fast friends with Shannon Hoon and touring the world with GnR in 1992. Christopher shares stories of first meeting Shannon, his feelings on Axl Rose as a professional, what it was like touring with GnR, a...

The 1st AFD Show of 2018 is a big one. First, joining Brando as co-host is Mickey Squeeze, guitarist for band Midnight Mob. He's shared the stage with bands like Jane's Addiction, 3 Doors Down, Shinedown, and more... Calling in to speak with Brando & Mickey, are 15-year-olds London Hudson and Nico Tsangaris from the new band, Classless Act. They maybe new (don't have a singer yet!), however you sh...

Episode 39 of The AFD Show is Scotto’s last unfortunately, but he’s going out interviewing one of his favorite all-time songwriters. Scotto and Brando are joined by Deron Miller, formerly of CKY and now with 96 Bitter Beings. Guns N’ Roses fans should remember CKY as GNR’s tour opener on the ill-fated 2002 Chinese Democracy tour before it was cancelled. Deron said this is the first time in 15 year...

The original idea for episode 38 was to have a 3-way conversation with Don Jamieson (That Metal Show/MetalBlade Records) and Alex Grossi (Quiet Riot). However just like Guns N' Roses, not everything goes according to plan, but it's gunna be fun! Both are currently on tour with Dizzy Reed's band, Hookers N' Blow. First we speak with comedian Don Jamieson, who along with Eddie Trunk and Jim Floretin...

Joining the AFD Show this episode is Scott Ian, rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the legendary thrash-metal band, Anthrax. In his new book, "Access All Areas: Stories from a Hard Rock Life," he collects his craziest stories to give an honest account of life on the road for a touring musician. Scott also tells us why seeing Axl with AC/DC was the best show he's seen in the past 20 years! And why...

Episode 35 of The AFD Show is a long-overdue conversation... MyGNRForum.com is an online Guns N' Roses community with over 50,000 members, 1 million page views a month, and around 80 to 150 thousand unique visitors a month. That is quite the undertaking, to "administrate" we rabid GnR fans. So joining us from MyGNRForum are owner Downzy and making his 2nd AFD Show appearance, admin RussTCB. We hea...

Calling in from Sweden, veteran guitarist Ryan Roxie joins Brando and Scotto on episode 34. Roxie has recorded several albums with Alice Cooper and currently tours with the shock-rock legend. He has also teamed with Gilby Clarke and was a member of Slash’s Snakepit for their 2nd record, Ain’t Life Grand. Ryan shares stories of how soon the idea of Snakepit came after the demise of GnR, the album-m...

In episode 33, Brando is joined by Joe Rock, the morning radio host of 106.7 The Eagle - San Antonio's Only Classic Rock. Joe and Brando have worked together in radio before and with plenty of off-air heated Guns N' Roses discussions, it's time to air it out! Joe first saw GnR in 1989 when they opened for the Rolling Stones and did not again until this current tour (twice). As a musician with his...

Desi Benjamin is a former Talent Scout at Virgin Records, a roadie for Faster Pussycat AND for Slash before GnR got signed! He now has released the documentary "Scenesters: Music, Mayhem, and Melrose Ave. 1985-1990. Desi shares the reason behind his movie, interactions with a young Izzy Stradlin, his appearance in the legendary "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II" ( https://www.youtube.co...

As Guns N' Roses kicks off the 3rd leg of their North American tour, we have hit episode 30! And they said (both) wouldn't last! Joining Brando in-studio are Rachael Rine and Jenna Syde from the all-female GnR tribute band, Paradise Kitty. The gals are currently touring the country and playing in many of the same cities as Guns N' Roses. Being from Los Angeles, Rachael has amazing stories of encou...