Appetite for Distortion

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators recently kicked off their international tour with a string of dates in Mexico. Who better to review these shows than the opening act? Velvet Chains' Nils and Jason join. More info: https://velvetchains.com/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Hard rock power metal titans Firewind will release their tenth album, "Stand United" on March 1st. Guitar virtuoso Gus G joins to talk about the new record, his time with Ozzy, playing with Slash, and more! Guest fan co-host: Conie from Greece Firewind info: https://firewind.gr/ https://www.facebook.com/firewindofficial Conie's band, Damage Done, new single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4anEm...

Trev Lukather (son of Toto’s Steve Lukather) joins to talk his new band "The Effect." Plus (pun intended) the effect of having a famous father, bonding with bandmate Nic Collins (son of Phil), auditioning for Guns N' Roses at 18 years old, and much more! More info: https://www.theeffectband.com https://www.instagram.com/theeffectband/ https://www.patreon.com/AFDPodcast https://linktr.ee/appetitefo...

Sweden’s THE GEMS have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album "Phoenix." Consisting of ex-Thundermother members, bandmates Guernica Mancini and Mona “Demona” Lindgren chat to let go of the past, embrace the new, and detail how Guns N' Roses influenced them. More info: https://thegems.se/ https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/thegems https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast https://linktr.ee/ap...

"Hell, Fire And Damnation" is Saxon's 24th studio album. Legendary metal vocalist Biff Byford joins to talk new music, touring, connections to Guns N' Roses and more! Guest fan cohost: Robert from Slovenia (AFD podcast listener) More info: https://www.saxon747.com/ https://www.instagram.com/robertpavlic.art https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast

Max Cavalera (Soulfly/ex-Sepultura) returns to the podcast to talk about his new band "Go Ahead and Die," performing with his sons, GN'R at Rock in Rio, and much more! Guest fan cohost: Jeff from Michigan (AFD podcast listener) Links: https://goaheadanddie.bfan.link/gaaduhmech https://www.instagram.com/goaheadanddieband/ https://www.soulfly.com https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast https://linktr....

Asking Alexandria are set to embark on the “All My Friends” North American tour in support of their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here?". Joining is lead singer Danny Worsnop to chat the tour, a love triangle with Axl Rose, working out with the Ultimate Warrior, and more! More info: https://www.askingalexandria.com/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion Note - this was recorded before the an...

"Rock to Recovery" transforms lives through the powerful experience of writing and performing music. We speak with its founder, guitarist Wesley Geer, about R2R's mission, his time with Hed PE, Korn, and jogging in Belgium with Duff McKagan. More info: Donate - https://rocktorecovery.org/ Wes' new band H3M3N - https://shorturl.at/jrFM8 https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast https://linktr.ee/appeti...

The 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala takes place on January 24th. Inductees include Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Eddie Trunk and many more deserving names. Founder/CEO of the Metal Hall of Fame, Pat Gesualdo, joins to talk "the most important night in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.” Links: https://metalhalloffame.org/ https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Part 2 of my review of "The General," Guns N' Roses new(ish) song. I also read your comments about Part 1 and discuss the latest with "Doug's Book." https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Finally giving my thoughts on the new(ish) Guns N' Roses song, "The General." Plus, reflect on 2023 and what's to come in the new year. https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast

Private Investigator, Podcaster, and Author Darren Paltrowitz joins to talk his new publication, "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World." We chat all things Diamand Dave, Guns N' Roses, and more! More info: https://www.vhnd.com/2023/12/20/dlr-book-how-david-lee-roth-changed-the-world-available-now/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Guns N' Roses and lawsuits are not strangers. However, two new recent allegations against Axl Rose and manager Fernando have rocked the fanbase. Joining to help make sense of it all is Jeff Hackney, Partner at the St. Louis office of HKM Employment Attorneys, LLP, whose practice representing employees includes sexual harassment cases. A rational n' reasonable discussion. No innocent or guilty verd...

Dee Snider's new graphic novel, "He's Not Gonna Take It" chronicles the rocker's passionate battle against censorship and epic showdown at the 1985 PMRC/Senate Hearings. Dee joins to chat all things free speech. More info: https://z2comics.com/products/dee-snider-hes-not-gonna-take-it-standard-hardcover https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Chris Passmore gave his 9-year-old son Cooper the birthday of a lifetime at the Guns N' Roses concert in Hollywood, Florida. The boys share their experience of GN'R kindness that led Cooper on-stage, in Axl's dressing room, and a bonding they'll never forget. More info: https://loudwire.com/young-guns-n-roses-fan-experience-lifetime-birthday/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Tom Werman launched the success of REO Speedwagon and Cheap Trick, produced landmark albums by Mötley Crüe and Twisted Sister, among many other classic artists. In "Turn It Up! My Time Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock Music," Tom shares stories about Nikki Sixx, Ted Nugent, Duff McKagan and more! Plus, I "Get in the Ring" on Twitter! More info: http://jawbonepress.com/turn-it-up/ https...

Producer Big Chris Flores returns to discuss his work on the new Lynch Mob with George Lynch. Also, Chris shares the full unreleased demo of the song "Crazy" featuring Slash with the late Chester Bennington. This episode is the ONLY place to hear this lost track. Hear the backstories, the songs, and much more! Songs included with permission: 1) Lynch Mob - "Million Miles Away" @ 00:16:08 2) Slash,...

The legendary Don Dokken joins to talk Dokken's new album, "Heaven Comes Down." Plus, stories about George Harrison, Steven Tyler, Izzy Stradlin, and more! Also, Shotgun News: Guns N' Roses 2023 tour wrap-up. More info: https://www.dokken.net/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion #gunsnroses #dondokken #dokken

Guitar virtuoso John 5 joins to talk his new song "The Ghost," being a rockstar dad, Guns N' Roses friendships, what's next for Mötley Crüe, and more! More info: https://john-5.com/main/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Dirty Honey's new album "Can't Find The Brakes" comes out November 3rd. Here to talk the new record, touring with Guns N' Roses, and much more is bassist Justin Smolian. Plus, Shotguns News...The General and Monsters leak! More info: https://www.dirtyhoney.com/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

To help celebrate the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of the "Another Perfect Day" album, former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell joins. Phil also reflects on good times with Lemmy, the Hall of Fame, living with Matt Sorum, and more! More info: https://imotorhead.com/ https://www.philcampbell.net/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Songwriter Hall of Famer Desmond Child returns to discuss his memoir, “Livin’ on a Prayer: Big Songs Big Life.” Then, Saving Abel frontman Jared Weeks joins to talk new music and the "Into the Fire" tour. Both also chat their rockstar family life, and of course, Guns N' Roses. Plus, a Mr. Mailstone segment where I respond to some of your comments. More info: https://desmondchild.com/ https://www.s...

Legendary frontman Paul Rodgers discusses his first solo album in nearly 25 years, "Midnight Rose." Joined by his wife, former Miss Canada and fitness guru Cynthia Kereluk, we also chat about Paul's health, family, and their friendship with Slash. Special cohost: Baby Brownstone More info: https://www.paulrodgers.com/home/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Perhaps best known for his tenure as Alice Cooper's lead guitarist and his bodybuilder frame, the legendary Kane Roberts joins us. We discuss his career beginnings, bond with Alice Cooper, Guns N' Roses as an opening act, and more! More info: https://www.instagram.com/kanerobertsx/ https://www.facebook.com/KaneRobertsFBPage https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion #gunsnroses #alicecooper #kanerobe...

Perhaps best known as the bassist in Slash's band, if you really know Todd Kerns, "Todd Dammit" is much more. Todd makes his 3rd appearance on the podcast to chat his new project with Tracii Guns, touring with Steven Adler, fostering kittens, fatherhood, and all things Slash. More info: https://toddkerns.com/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion