Appetite for Distortion

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

Guns N' Roses Tour '23 recently made its way to upstate New York and the Great White North. To chat about their experiences in Saratoga and Toronto are GN'R fans (and AFD listeners) Paul n' Ryan. More info: https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Once the touring guitarist for Nine Inch Nails, Aaron North has a deep passion for Guns N' Roses' history. Aaron joins to share his thoughts on GN'R, time in NIN, The Icarus Line, fighting the depression stigma, and more! More info: https://www.instagram.com/generic_prescriptions/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

"I Wanna Rock: The 80's Metal Dream" is a new 3-part documentary on Paramount Plus. Featured is Skid Row guitarist, Dave "Snake" Sabo, who joins along with doc producer, Chad Gervich. We take a deeper dive into Snake's story, revealing a crucial conversation about mental health. More info: https://www.skidrow.com/ https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Written and directed by Brendon Small, "Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar" brings the heaviest metal band ever created back together again. Fans can also enjoy DETHKLOK’s highly anticipated "Dethalbum IV." Brendon joins us to talk all things metal, animation, and Guns N' Roses. More info: https://www.thebabykloktour.com/ https://dethklok.bio.to/DethalbumIV https://www.facebook.com/adultswim @bre...

We're joined by Loudwire's Lauryn Schaffner to discuss the NEW (ish) Guns N' Roses song, "Perhaps"! Plus, we dive deeper into GNR's New Jersey concert. More info: https://loudwire.com/guns-n-roses-new-song-perhaps-2023/?123 https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

I give my honest review of last night's Guns N' Roses show at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, my 10th GN'R show overall. Special cohost Baby Brownstone joins.

GN'R Tour 2023 takes us to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dane joins us for our next edition of fan reviews, you fans, giving honest firsthand experiences. Plus, we discuss the mishaps of "Perhaps," now available...in bars?

"I Wanna Rock: The 80's Metal Dream" is a new 3-part documentary on Paramount Plus. Featured is former lead singer of Vixen, Janet Gardner, who joins us along with doc producer, Chad Gervich. We talk behind-the-scenes of the film, Janet's new music, dentistry, Guns N' Roses and more! More info: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/i-wanna-rock-the-80s-metal-dream/about/ https://www.janetgardnermusi...

Ben Apatoff is the author of "Metallica: The $24.95 Book." We give our reviews the big Metallica weekend at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. While Metallica continues to play new music live, is it almost time for Guns N' Roses to do the same? Perhaps. More info: https://bookshop.org/shop/benapatoff https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/body-counts-body-count-9781501389078/

Available now, "Truth Killer" is Sevendust's 14th album. We talk to vocalist Lajon Witherspoon all about the new record, family life, where he was when Appetite for Destruction came out, and more! Plus, in "Shotgun News" we discuss Nuno Bettencourt's apology to Richard Fortus. More info: sevendust.com https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

For the first time since 2006, second time with Slash since 1993, Guns N' Roses played Athens, Greece on July 22, 2023. Our friends Connie, Ioanna, and Bill were there. Follow along as we get their first-hand GN'R adventures in "the land of gods and heroes." Closing song: The Damage Done - Feed the Monkey Connie band info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the.damage.done.band Spotify - https://...

Producer Rocco Guarino played many roles during his time with Velvet Revolver. For his 2nd appearance on the podcast, we dive deeper into his relationship with Scott Weiland and the band. More info: instagram.com/starlite_records instagram.com/roccomusic instagram.com/appetitefordistortion #scottweiland #velvetrevolver #gunsnroses