Appetite for Distortion

Richard Bienstock returns to the podcast, this time with fellow author and journalist Tom Beaujour, for a deep dive into their new book "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion." Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com

GN'R broadcast worlds collide with Tara and Robin from "Nothing Lasts Forever" joining the show. An hour conversation about November Rain isn't enough, good thing they made a whole podcast about the iconic video... Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com

Music producer BigChris Flores worked with Slash on collaborations with Fergie, Rihanna, and Chester Bennington. BigChris discusses these pairings, including why the Chester/Slash song "Crazy" hadn't been heard, until now. 1 minute clip of "Crazy" shared with BigChris's permission at the end of the broadcast. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @Th...

David Wild, longtime journalist and TV producer, comes back on the podcast to discuss the recent Hall of Fame inductions, his experience at Axl Rose's Halloween Party, doing more VH1's Behind the Music than anyone, and much more! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com #g...

In "A Chosen Destiny: My Story" #WWE Superstar #DrewMcIntyre tells the incredible story of his life journey from a small village in Scotland to the global spotlight of WWE. We talk to Drew about overcoming the odds, #mentalhealth and his diehard #GunsNRoses fandom! Find Appetite for Distortion on: afdpod.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/33k5OeH Twitter @TheAFDPodcast. Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @Ap...

The iconic Nancy Wilson of Heart joins to discuss her debut solo album, "You and Me," collaborating with Duff McKagan, writing a song for Eddie Van Halen, and more! Plus for "Appetite for Discovery," we meet Todd Michael Hall to discuss his new album "Sonic Healing," his experience on "The Voice" and Axl Rose's vocals. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Fa...

Pop Evil will be releasing their much-anticipated sixth full-length album "Versatile" on May 21. Vocalist Leigh Kakaty joins to talk the new record, getting regular jobs during the pandemic, playing GN'R covers, recording with Mick Mars, and much more! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show:...

Psychosexual features former Five Finger Death Punch drummer Jeremy Spencer on vocals as "Devil Daddy." Jeremy talks the band's album "Unholy Hymns for the Children" (out May 14), haters, his Appetite for Destruction cassette tape, and more! Plus, Shotgun News! New Gilby, Ashba, a singing cat, and more! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDSh...

The Wildheart's new album "21st Century Love Songs" comes out September 3rd. Hear Ginger discuss the new record, a short-lived Izzy Stradlin tour, answer fan questions, and much more! Special guest co-host, AFD Show listener Erik Peecher. Special guest dog: Maggie. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3n4azCg Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistor...

Former GN'R manager Doug Goldstein co-hosts this episode to speak with Ace Piva, Executive Director of "Over The Bridge." OTB is a non-profit focusing on mental health and recovery within the music community. Stay tuned after the important conversation with Ace, as Doug and Brando make an announcement. Find Appetite for Distortion on: Twitter @TheAFDPodcast Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @Appetite...

Howie Hubberman priced Izzy Stradlin's '87 Gibson ES-175D at 50k for auction. How much did it sell for? What's the guitar's history? Why does Howie believe Izzy will return to Guns N' Roses? Howie, Brando, and guest co-host Matt Wake discuss the breaking news. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDPodcast Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email...

The great Myles Kennedy is set to release his new solo album, "The Ides of March" on May 14th. Myles calls in to discuss the making of the record, playing with Slash, the 20th Anniversary of the movie "Rockstar," thinking Axl was going to show up to the Hall of Fame, and more! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDi...

Albert Bouchard, founding member of Blue Öyster Cult, discusses the amazing story of his new "Re Imaginos" record, what happened with BÖC's 1988 "Imaginos" and if it compares to the making of GN'R's Chinese Democracy. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com #gunsnroses #...

In 2000, Dave Wild had the rare opportunity to interview Axl Rose and hear Chinese Democracy 8 years before it came out! The longtime journalist and TV producer joins us for a bevy of Axl stories and reflection. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com #gunsnroses #axlrose...

Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs, Mr Big) have a new album entitled Smith/Kotzen. Adrian joins us to discuss the project and answers your questions! Then for "Shotgun News" we chat about Izzy's guitar auction and Melissa Reese's heartfelt Instagram post. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @Appetit...

Richard Bienstock, co-author of "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion" joins us for a chat about the early days of GN'R. Plus, we meet Leo Duke of Crimson Wing in the "Appetite for Discovery" segment. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdsho...

Danny Zelisko's new book, "ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter" covers his legendary 10,000+ concert career, including great Guns N' Roses stories. Also joining is "Long Live Rock: Celebrate the Chaos" documentary director and producer, Jonathan McHugh. Plus another installment of "Mr. Mailstone"! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow...

As a sax player, Lisa Maxwell led the horn section on the legendary Guns N' Roses Use Your Illusion world tour. Lisa talks to us about GN'R and just how busy she's been since! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDPodcast Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com #gunsnroses #podcast

Drummer/composer extraordinaire Fred Coury joins to talk about his "Sonic Branding," if Cinderella will reunite, what it was like to fill in for Steven Adler with Guns N' Roses, and much more! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com #gunsnroses #podcast

Legendary producer & Hall of Fame songwriter Linda Perry is set to curate and perform at the upcoming two-day Rock ‘N’ Relief: Live Stream Series. We chat about the event and her 6-degrees of GNR Bacon! Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com

Axl wanted to meet him. Duff wanted to record with him. Canadian icon Moe Berg and his band The Pursuit of Happiness have quite the story! Also joining the conversation is TPOH fan and AFD show listener, Blanka from Edmonton. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com #axlro...

John Densmore, the legendary drummer of The Doors, has penned a new book, "The Seekers: Meetings With Remarkable Musicians (and Other Artists)." We discuss what makes a "seeker," Jim Morrison, Scott Weiland and more! THEN, for the "Fan Obsession" segment we travel to Sweden to speak with 21-year-old Johan Pedersen, to learn about his passion for Guns N' Roses. Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouT...

Former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein recently appeared on the Reelz Channel documentary "Axl Rose: Guns N' Roses Frontman." And he is NOT HAPPY about how it turned out. Joining us to discuss is AFD Show listener, Tommy from Staten Island. Subscribe to Appetite for Distortion on YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Find Appetite for Distortion on: Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @Appet...

"Death by Rock and Roll" is the new album from The Pretty Reckless. Arriving 2/12, singer Taylor Momsen joins to chat about the new record, Soundgarden, Guns N' Roses, and more! Plus "Rejoice In The Suffering" is the debut solo album from Queensrÿche frontman Todd La Torre. We talk with Todd about the new record, Axl Rose's vocal stylings, and more! Subscribe to Appetite for Distortion on YouTube:...

Grey Daze was the pre-Linkin Park band for Chester Bennington. Drummer Sean Dowdell discusses "Amends...Stripped" featuring remastered vocals of a young Chester. We also have an important conversation about mental health and suicide awareness. Subscribe to Appetite for Distortion on YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Find Appetite for Distortion on: Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @Appetit...