Guns N' Roses – Appetite for Destruction Welcome to the jungle, baby! Bill & Tony are diving headfirst into Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction — the 1987 debut that exploded onto the scene with grit, swagger, and some of the most unforgettable riffs in rock history.
We’re talking Paradise City dreams, Nightrain rides, and the firestorm behind a band that made chaos look cool. What made Appetite such a game-changer? And does this album still hold up after nearly four decades?
In this episode:
- Our teenage memories of discovering Appetite
- What else was everyone playing on repeat in 1987
- Behind-the-scenes madness, trivia & GNR lore
- Track-by-track breakdown and our epic song draft
- Final thoughts: Is this still the most dangerous debut in rock?
🎸 Big guitars. Big attitude. Big trouble. Join us as we revisit the album that made the Sunset Strip shake and gave rock its edge back.
📱 Connect with Bill & Tony: Website: https://billandtonypod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billandtonypod/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/BillandTonypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billndtonypod Email: bill@bntexcellent.com | tony@bntexcellent.com
🎧 Listen to the album: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/appetite-for-destruction/1377813284 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/28yHV3Gdg30AiB8h8em1eW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B07CQ8B47B
🔗 Bonus Links for GNR Fans: 1987 in History: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/year/1987 16 Appetite Facts: https://bit.ly/3EbHWQu 30 More Appetite Facts: https://ihr.fm/3DZkB4w Axl ‘Out Ta Get Me’: https://bit.ly/3DU0yod Erin Everly Story: https://bit.ly/3Rr5zYo Original Cover Art: https://bit.ly/3ZAD9zw Vocal Ranges: https://www.concerthotels.com/worlds-greatest-vocal-ranges “It’s So Easy” Video: https://youtu.be/FMbl1ntpIXQ?si=wGaUTbqj0ooO3Wih
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