Appetite for Distortion

Let's finally end the debate. Ace Von Johnson, guitarist for L.A. Guns, joins to chat the seemingly endless conversation of whether Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion 1 & 2 should have only been one album. Ace says yes, I say no. What say you? More info: https://www.acevonjohnson.com/site/ http://www.lagunsmusic.com/ Our Website: www.afdpod.com

Dario Lorina of Black Label Society has launched a brand-new band, Dark Chapel. Dario chats the new album "Spirit in the Glass," working with Zakk Wylde, being Jani Lane's guitarist at only 16-years-old, and if he considers himself more of an Izzy or a Slash. More info: https://www.darkchapelband.com/ https://www.dariolorina.com/ Our website: www.afdpod.com

Dorothy is set to release her new album "The Way" (out 3/14), including the instant classic single and video for "Tombstone Town," featuring Slash. Dorothy talks her new record, working with the Guns N' Roses guitarist, and more! Guest co-host: Baby Brownstone More info: Tombstone Town - https://youtu.be/rf684IRPWGo?si=H4HsUMNWLUdTRuDU www.dorothyonfire.com Our website: afdpod.com

Killswitch Engage drummer Justin Foley talks their new album "This Consequence," listening to GN'R in secret so he wouldn't get in trouble with his parents, love for the Yankees, The Simpsons, cats, and more! More info: www.killswitchengage.com Our website: www.afdpod.com

Thrash metal legend Schmier chats 4 decades of Destruction, new album "Birth Of Malice," and the first time he heard Appetite for Destruction. Plus, the "Mr. Mailstone" segment where I read your messages! More info: https://www.destruction.de/ https://www.facebook.com/destruction Our website: www.afdpod.com

The multi-talented Todd Kerns returns to the podcast to talk about watching horror movies with Slash, singing rare Guns N' Roses songs on tour with Myles Kennedy, when we might see the new SMKC record, and love for our pets. This episode is dedicated to Gee Bee, my cat. Rest in meower little buddy. More info: https://www.instagram.com/toddkerns/  Our website: afdpod.com

Drummer Rob Hammersmith joins to talk the latest with Skid Row, reflect on his upcoming 15th anniversary with the band, seeing Guns N' Roses live, and what not to do when encouraging your child to play an instrument. More info: https://www.skidrow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/robhammersmith/ Our website: https://afdpod.com/

Perhaps best known as the original voice of Lynch Mob, Oni Logan joins to talk about playing with George Lynch and Dio Disciples, plus hanging out with West Arkeen and how just close he was to joining Slash's Snakepit. More info: oniloganofficial.com facebook.com/OniLoganOfficialPage Our website: www.afdpod.com

Guns N' Roses took 2024 off but Axl, Slash, and Duff kept busy. It's the year in review, plus what 2025 might bring, for current and past members of GN'R.  Our website: afdpod.com

Ultimate Classic Rock recently published "5 Songs Guns N’ Roses Need to Cut From Their Set in 2025: Roundtable." We extend the conversation with UCR journalist Bryan Rolli. Which songs and why? What do you think? Read More: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses-cut-songs-set/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral Follow Bryan and Ne’er-do-well: https://www.instagram.com/neerdowell_atx/...

Guns N' Roses have officially announced their 2025 tour in Europe and the Middle East. Let's have a brief chat before things really get going! Special co-host: Baby Brownstone WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

To this very day, no one has claimed ownership of being that guy who famously jumped into the wedding cake in Guns N' Roses' November Rain music video. However, we now have a name. We welcome Bad Brad, RIAA Certified Gold/Platinum Guitarist and YouTuber, who knew "that guy" ...Steve Henderson. More info: https://www.youtube.com/ @badbrad our website: www.afdpod.com

"Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music" is the new book from veteran Rolling Stone writer, Rob Sheffield. We dare to compare the Taylor Swift phenomenon with Guns N' Roses. You may be surprised. More info: https://www.instagram.com/robbiesheff https://www.harpercollins.com/products/heartbreak-is-the-national-anthem-rob-sheffield OUR WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Adam Mars shares his journey that allowed him to create custom clothing for artists like Axl Rose, Post Malone, and Billie Eilish. We take a deep dive into his GN'R fandom and stories behind some of Axl's shirts. More info: https://www.adammars.net/ https://www.instagram.com/adammars/ Our website: www.afdpod.com

First: Pär Sundström talks the new Sabaton "Tour To End All Tours," a concert film hitting North America for two nights only — October 30th and 31st. Plus, being on the road with Judas Priest and why he enjoyed "November Rain" during his school dance days. Second: Tom Hunting talks the new Exodus "The Battle of '24" North American Tour. Plus, we rewind to the origin of this legendary thrash band a...

First: Mike Odd lives up to his name by sharing the unique path to managing a band of fast-food metal mutants, Mac Sabbath. Do Ronald Osborne and Slayer MacCheeze have beef with Snaxl Rose, Slush, and Gilby ClarkBar? Then: We're joined Diamond Rowe of Tetrarch, the first female Jackson signature guitar artist in heavy music. We talk about what that means to her, Slash as an influence, and why "Est...

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction takes place on Saturday, October 19th in Cleveland, Ohio. Here to talk about Foreigner's (overdue) induction, his path to sobriety, Slash's campaign to get the band inducted, what he first thought of Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose's voice, is legendary vocalist Lou Gramm. More info: https://www.lougrammofficial.com/ ** The Induction Ceremony will stream...

Critically acclaimed vocalist Franky Perez joins to chat his band, "Franky Perez & The All Nighters," why it didn't work out with Velvet Revolver and Deadland Ritual, the Las Vegas music scene, Ricky Ricardo, and much more! More info: https://www.frankyandtheallnighters.com/ Video version: https://youtu.be/Ayhdj5N40zk Our website: afdpod.com

Thrash-metal icons Testament are currently on their "Klash of the Titans" Tour. We chat with guitar virtuoso Alex Skolnick about life on the road, what's next for Testament, The Simpsons, horror movies, podcasting, witnessing GN'R open for Aerosmith, and much more! More info: https://www.testamentlegions.com/ https://linktr.ee/TestamentLegions https://x.com/AlexSkolnick Our website: afdpod.com

Billy Morrison (Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player) chats his new solo album "The Morrison Project." We dive into his collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, and Linda Perry. Plus, we ask his feelings on the current status of Jane's Addiction and Guns N' Roses. More info: https://billymorrison.com/ Our website: www.afdpod.com

First, blues songwriter and guitarist ZZ Ward shares her experience on Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, motherhood, and more! Then, K. L. Doty, author of "The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative" shares her experience writing about, and with, the late Great White frontman, Jack Russell. More info: https://www.zzward.com/ https://www.kldoty.com/ https://www.jackrussellbook.com/ Our web...

"The BIG Finish Live" is a brand-new live album and concert film of Mr. Big’s farewell tour. Here to say goodbye to a BIG band, discuss his future, and recall the early days of Guns N' Roses, is legendary bassist Billy Sheehan. More info: http://www.billysheehan.com/ http://www.mrbigsite.com/ https://lnk.to/TheBigFinishLive https://lnk.to/Mr. Big_Ten  Our website: www.afdpod.com

"Live In London" is first live album and concert film from legendary rock band Skid Row. Here to talk the new release, search for a lead singer, touring with Guns N' Roses and much more, is guitarist Scotti Hill. More info: https://www.skidrow.com/ Pre-order + pre-save the album now on vinyl, CD, and digital formats 👉https://skidrow.lnk.to/LiveInLondon Our website:  www.afdpod.com

The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi chats the band's latest album "Light 'Em Up," a special blues record, Slash, Mick Mars, and more! Plus, Tim Montana joins to talk his record "Savage," upcoming tour with Myles Kennedy, having Billy Gibbons as a father figure, his GN'R fandom, and more! More info: https://www.johncorabi.com/ https://thedeaddaisies.com/ https://timmontana.com/ Our website: afdpo...

Making his long-awaited return to the podcast, guitarist Dave Kushner talks about the 20th Anniversary of Velvet Revolver's debut album, "Contraband." Dave reminisces on this lifechanging record, answers YOUR questions, and more! More info on Dave: https://linktr.ee/DaveKushnerMusic VR Anniversary Vinyl: https://experiencevinyl.com/products/velvet-revolver-contraband-20th-anniversary-vinyl-lp OUR...