Appetite For Distortion

"The Violent Hour" is the debut EP from Carla Harvey and Charlie Benante. Carla talks about making this new project with her boyfriend Charlie (aka the Anthrax/Pantera drummer), their experience at Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning," and a staunch defense of Axl Rose at 63. More info: https://www.instagram.com/carlaharvey/ https://www.instagram.com/theviolenthourband/ https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Violent-Hour-61565904311273/ WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Becoming the first all-Arab band to open for Guns N' Roses was a long and difficult road for Nas and Winterburn. Naser Mestarihi from Saudi Arabia joins to share his incredible tale of triumph, including an ongoing battle with MS and direct praise from Duff McKagan. More info: https://www.instagram.com/nasmestarihi/ https://www.instagram.com/winterburnofficial/ Our website: www.afdpod.com

Enuff Z’nuff are back with "Xtra Cherries" and the charismatic Chip Z'nuff returns to the podcast to discuss their new album. Plus, Chip talks about his close relationship with Steven Adler, touring with a Guns N' Roses tribute band, and more! More info: https://www.enuffznuff.com/ https://orcd.co/enuffznuff_xtracherries https://youtu.be/kdpCirxG-WI?si=wWxgSmH_85JTt-FT https://www.facebook.com/prettytiedupgnr/ "Xtra Cherries," available on all formats everywhere July 25! WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Brendan Shane, lead singer of The Nocturnal Affair joins. Set to embark on a UK/EU tour with Wednesday 13 and Drowning Pool, Brendan tells how he found success without trying, passion for Guns N' Roses' music, partying with DJ Ashba, and more! More info: https://www.nocturnalaffair.com/ "What is Love" cover: https://youtu.be/xsxkgREE2a4?si=1bNusrgf5xUH6Qk0 WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Ozzy and Black Sabbath just gave their farewell performance with the epic "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham, England. This legendary event, featuring other acts like Guns N' Roses and Metallica, was streamed globally to 5 million viewers. I watched. Our UK friend Jason was THERE. Come hang out for an in-depth joint review and let's relive the greatest day in metal history! WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Rose Tattoo's legendary frontman Angry Anderson is 77 years old and kicking ass. Eager to chat, the Aussie icon talks about if he's still angry, new music, retirement, bonding with Axl Rose, huntsman spiders, and much more! More info: https://www.rosetattoo.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/rosetattooband https://youtu.be/lIXWK_30X9s?si=m9-76RFc3wUL2iqs OUR WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

He's baaaack, this time as an official author. Alan Niven returns on the day of his book release: "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories" is now available! ...and I read every word of it. We dive deep into his GN'R and Great White tales. Plus, we recount our previous chat and the reaction it caused. *** Book has just been "delayed by the publisher due to an unforeseen logistical problem until the end of July." *** Order Alan's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Fury-Rock-Roll-Stories/dp/1770419942 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sound-N-Fury/Alan-Niven/9781770419940 Previous Alan podcast appearances: Ep. 48: https://youtu.be/ulQ2WfqVYNE?si=I_VSC1LaqhxVcQw1 Ep. 65: https://youtu.be/uYn9_55AENY?si=AbioxoWaWZ5LuMuY Ep. 102: https://youtu.be/KRffQcAPBFc?si=V8f5GSKdKLrraQkx Ep: 500: https://youtu.be/zfPntFX48HM?si=33ytaYuYm-QIl4EY OUR WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

A music journalist with a career spanning 50 years, Steve Rosen's new book "TONECHASER: Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen" is a heartfelt reflection of his time with the guitar legend. Steve opens up about the friendship with EVH, what went wrong, his classic GN'R interviews, and much more! More info: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/steve.rosen.guitar.picks/ WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com ** I meant Locomotive, not Breakdown with Jeff Beck. Brain fart on my part.

Author and filmmaker Steven Blush joins. We discuss his books and movies; "American Hardcore," "American Hair Metal," and the upcoming "When Rock Met Hip-Hop." Plus of course, how Guns N' Roses connects to it all. More info: https://www.instagram.com/thestevenblush https://stevenblush.com/ WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Vincent Martella returns as the voice of 'Phineas' for a new season of beloved, Emmy Award-winning cartoon series, "Phineas and Ferb." Vincent discusses the revival of the hit show and Slash's involvement in their 2011 movie. Then, I read YOUR feedback in "Mr. Mailstone." PLUS, a contest for the new "Guns N' Roses at 40" book by Martin Popoff. Listen for a chance to WIN! More info: https://www.instagram.com/thevincentmartella/?hl=en https://shows.disney.com/phineas-and-ferb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj7aDHPfzZU WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Currently on the road with Better Than Ezra, Michael Jerome is a highly sought-after and talented drummer. We learn all about Michael, including how he hooked up with Slash for his "Orgy of the Damned" blues album and SERPENT tour. Plus, we him ask YOUR questions! More info: https://michaeljeromeondrums.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mmjerome/ Our website: https://afdpod.com/

Acclaimed rock journalist and author Martin Popoff joins. His latest offering, "Guns N' Roses at 40" is a fun, photo-filled journey that covers virtually every aspect of the "world's most dangerous band." Appetite to current day, let's celebrate 40 years of G N F'N R! More info: https://martinpopoff.com/html/guns-n-roses-at-40 Our site: https://afdpod.com/

Finnish rock legend Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus joins. We chat their new album "Weirdo" and what it means to be "weird." Plus, Lauri talks about starting the band at only 14, love for GNR's Use Your Illusion, thoughts on music leaks, and more! More info: https://therasmus.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj_kypliLno Our website: https://afdpod.com/ Theme music by Mike Squires

Joining is Jimmy Gnecco, voice and multi-instrumentalist behind the band Ours. Jimmy goes into detail about Ours music and working with Isaac Carpenter, the new drummer for Guns N' Roses. Also, just how close was he to landing the singer slot with Velvet Revolver? Those stories and more! More info: http://www.jimmygnecco.com/ https://www.ours.net/ Our website: https://afdpod.com/

Austin John Winkler, the multi-platinum selling/former frontman of Hinder, joins for candid conversation. Austin opens up about his road to recovery, excitement for the Founder’s debut EP "Walking Ded," and that time he auditioned for Velvet Revolver. More info: https://linktr.ee/austinjohnwinkler https://shorturl.at/G4Pmb Our website: afdpod.com

Through captivating storytelling and intimate interviews, "The Jersey Sound" documentary displays the state's musical history. Randy Dominguez (Executive Producer) joins to discuss NJ's rock scene stemming from acts like Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, and more! More info: https://thejerseysound.com/ https://bio.site/thejerseysound Our website: afdpod.com

We're joined by Joe Bouchard, co-founder of the legendary Blue Öyster Cult. We highlight the Raven Drum Foundation, "Godzilla" with Matt Sorum, thoughts on Appetite, embracing cowbell "fever" and more! --- Performance info: The Second Annual Raven Drum Foundation Benefit Raising funds for First Responders. The Cutting Room 44 East 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016 Friday, April 25th This special night will include the Second Annual Benefit Concert & Legacy Award Commemoration honoring humanitarian, artist, Co-Founder of KISS, Peter Criss. Performers include co-founders of Raven Drum foundation, Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and wife Lauren Monroe, Peter Criss, former Blue Oyster Cult members Joe and Albert Bouchard (with Mickey Curry on drums), Mountain’s Corky Laing, and more. Contact info: https://ravendrumfoundation.org/ https://www.joebouchard.com/ --- Our website: afdpod.com Theme music via Mike Squires of Loaded

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal makes his long-awaited debut on the podcast. We chat all about his new album "Bumblefoot Returns!" Plus...our mutual love of cats, the space-time continuum, Baby Brownstone says "Bumblefoot," and much more! More info: https://bumblefoot.com/ https://bumblefoot.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bumblefoot OUR WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

The Dead Daisies are back with "Lookin’ For Trouble," an "unexpected" blues album. Guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich joins to discuss creating the blues with John Corabi, friendship with Richard Fortus, and what David Coverdale told him after an invite to audition for Guns N' Roses. "Lookin’ For Trouble" available May 30th. More info: https://thedeaddaisies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/douglasaldrichguitar Our website: afdpod.com Theme music: Mike Squires of Loaded

Our friend Nils Goldschmidt of Velvet Chains joins. You may have seen them open for Slash with Myles, heard their song "Tattooed" with Richard Fortus, and now they're about to kickoff for Stone Temple Pilots in Brazil. And yes, Nils has been mistaken for Duff...even by Slash's crew! We catch up talking all things VC and GN'R. More info: https://velvetchains.com/ Our website: afdpod.com Intro music by Mike Squires of Loaded