Appetite For Distortion

Friend of the show and former GNR manager Doug Goldstein returns to the podcast. A live taping held on Facebook, Doug answers YOUR questions. Recorded live with video via Facebook. https://bit.ly/3ao0Qj0

Appetite...for Quarantine. The world seems to be on pause due to the corona virus. GNR has postponed their tour. Brando, on quarantine, reports from his apartment. Ian Scotto calls in. Recorded live with video via Facebook. https://bit.ly/3btUoaD

The BulletBoys have reunited with all original members and are ready to rock! Marq Torien joins us to discuss the new tour, album and how the reunion happened. Marq also gets candid about his short stints with Ozzy and KISS, relationships with Axl Rose and Dave Grohl plus much more! Special guest co-host, AL.com journalist Matt Wake.

Tom Keifer's talents still shine in 2020, continuing his legacy from his multiplatinum Cinderella days. Tom talks #KeiferBand, writing with his wife, November Rain, Lzzy Hale and more! Next we invite Bleeker in-studio, a Canadian alt rock band. Chris and Taylor chat about Canada's music scene, Steven Adler's drumming, Slash in sweatpants, and more! They are 2 funny Canucks!

"Who The Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey Of Michael Alago" tells the story of A&R executive Michael Alago. At only age 24, he became the executive that signed Metallica. Surviving both substance abuse and AIDS, he is now sober and healthy. His documentary can be found on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and will soon have a complimentary book. Michael joins us in-studio.

It's been about 15 years since Gilby Clarke's last album, but we won't have to wait much longer. Gilby updates us on "The Gospel Truth," his new album set to be released this year via Golden Robot Records. Gilby also answers your questions about Slash's Snakepit, the Hall of Fame, Chinese Democracy and much more! His new single "Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder" is now available on all music streaming platforms.

Famed comedian/actor Brian Posehn comes in-studio to talk about love for Guns N' Roses and his new comedy/metal album "Grandpa Metal." Hear about his GNR concert experiences, collaborations with Bumblefoot, Scott Ian, Weird Al and more! Next, also in-studio, is Cory Marks. Cory is a country singer from Canada, but don't be fooled. Motley Crue's Mick Mars and Five Finger Death Punch's Ivan Moody are both featured on his new record. Cory also ends his live shows with a Paradise City mashup. This Canadian Country boy can rock!

Vicky Hamilton tells her story in the autobiography "Appetite For Dysfunction: A Cautionary Tale," which she discussed with us way back in Episode 11. Now she is back to tell us about the new book she's working on, her label "Dark Spark Music," and thoughts about GNR in 2020. Also joining us is artist Lea Williams, who is working with Vicky on this new book. Hang out with us!

Lou Brutus is a nationally syndicated radio host and is now a published author with his memoir "Sonic Warrior: My Life as a Rock N Roll Reprobate: Tales of Sex, Drugs, and Vomiting at Inopportune Moments." We discuss hardDrive Radio, Corey Taylor pushing him to write this book, views on high concert ticket prices, his experiences interviewing the members of Guns N' Roses, and more! Also we read listener comments!

Ron Young has been the powerful voice behind the band Little Caesar since the late 80s, and it's been quite the journey. Ron takes us through his Slash's Snakepit audition, taking over for Anthony Kiedis during the early Red Hot Chili Peppers days, dealing with Geffen Records, his iconic scene in Terminator 2, and a whole lot more!

Ralph Sutton, host of "The Sex, Drugs, & Rock-n-Roll Show" and owner of the GaS Digital Network, joins us in-studio for an entertaining conversation about GNR and the world of radio. Then we replay a fun GNR contest that was played on the famous Q104.3 in New York. Win tickets if you sing Don't Cry! Hear the results! Last, but not least, we welcome Jake Brennan. Jake's "Disgraceland" was named 'Best Music Podcast' at the 2020 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. We talk his upcoming episodes about Axl Rose and his new podcast "27 CLUB." A full Guns N' Roses radio show packed into Episode 171!

GNR has announced a slew of new North American dates. In "Shotgun News" we discuss the new tour, the Super Bowl, and Axl's tribute to Kobe Bryant. Then we welcome our first guest, author Mark Bego. Mark has penned a new Elton John book called "Rocket Man." We chat about Elton, Axl, and more! Last, but not least, we are joined by podcaster Chelsea Ursin. She tells us about her show "Dear Young Rocker" in which we explore our younger, awkward, rocker selves. Ep. 170 is packed!

Matthias Jabs has been the guitarist for the Scorpions for 42 years. This year, Scorpions have announced that they will be taking over the Las Vegas Strip with their exclusive headlining residency show. We talk to Matthias about Vegas, new Scorpions music, Slash, and even Michael Jackson! Next we have journalist Matt Wake on to join us for "Shotgun News." We discuss Matt's recent Myles Kennedy interview for AL.com and Slash's comments on a new GNR new album.

DEMONS & WIZARDS is one of the most legendary collaborations in the history of heavy metal, uniting the talents of Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth) and Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian). Jon and Hansi are in-studio to discuss their new album "III", thoughts on the metal genre, and GNR. Then for the "Fan Obsession" segment we welcome Jay from Baltimore. He shares stories of his parents warning him about listening to Guns N' Roses and his many concert experiences. Please follow and subscribe!

Brian Tichy is a world class drummer who has worked with many artists including Billy Idol, Ozzy, Foreigner, and Gilby Clarke just to name a few. Brian talks to us about touring with Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, and his new band Silverthorne.

Jon Wiederhorn has a brand new book out. "Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From Metal Legends" takes us onto tour buses, into hotel rooms, and to exclusive parties and spots both seedy and glamorous that served as home away from home for some of the most outrageous and entertaining musicians of the past forty years. And we ask, is Guns N' Roses metal? Then we invite Dan from the WTFamicom Podcast to discuss GNR in video games, the '02 Philly riot, and Guns N' Roses suing Rick Dunsford.

Stephen Chesney and Chad Atkins are 2 musicians who are both massive Guns N' Roses fans. In 2016 they decided to team up to make an original GNR-sounding album. Well, it was so GNR-sounding and original, many fans thought the Chesney & Adkins songs WERE Axl & Slash. Chesney and Atkins share this story, as well as preview a few songs off their long-awaited upcoming album, including a song with former GNR member Teddy Zig Zag!

If you don't know Jimmy Webb, you soon will never forget him. The owner of the "I NEED MORE" clothing store in NYC discusses how he went from runaway addict to working with the stars. Prince, Madonna, Slash, Duff, Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, and many more. Tune in to hear his incredible story! Special co-host, @LeaWilliamsArt

Mike Levine is the bassist and keyboardist for the legendary Canadian band, Triumph. He chats with us about the 30th Anniversary re-issue of "Classics," his hockey jersey collection, working with Mike Clink, and a night he & Slash got arrested. Next, our "Fan Obsession" segment features AFD Show listener Lea Williams from the UK to share her personal GNR story.

Rod Jackson is the powerful voice behind Slash's Snakepit album, Ain't Life Grand in 2000. It's been a long road since then. We catch up with Rod as he makes his 2nd appearance on the show. Personal stuff, Slash's Snakepit, and NEW music...we discuss it all. * Make sure to stick around after the interview as we debut the BRAND NEW Rod Jackson song, "Karma Train." Shared with permission from Rod.