Appetite for Distortion

“I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast.“ - Alan Niven, former GNR manager. "Appetite for Distortion is probably the best name for a podcast that I've ever heard in my life." - Rachel Bolan, Skid Row ------- Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 400+ eps. Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Frank Ferrer, Richard Fortus, Dave Kushner, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dizzy Reed, Myles Kennedy, Brain, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Blackie Lawless n' much more! Not affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. Current theme song created by Mike Squires.

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Austin John Winkler, former frontman of Hinder | Ep. 506

May 2, 2025 • 29 mins

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

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The Jersey Sound: The Musicians Who Call New Jersey Home | Ep. 505

April 30, 2025 • 27 mins

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

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Joe Bouchard, Blue Öyster Cult: More Cowbell | Ep. 504

April 23, 2025 • 32 mins

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 C...

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Bumblefoot Returns! | Ep. 503

April 14, 2025 • 106 mins

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

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Doug Aldrich: Talkin' The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, and GN'R | Ep. 502

April 9, 2025 • 36 mins

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 receiving 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: a...

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Nils Goldschmidt, Velvet Chains: Music w/Fortus, Opening for Slash, and Confused for Duff | Ep. 501

April 4, 2025 • 28 mins

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

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Alan Niven: Sound N' Fury | Ep. 500

March 30, 2025 • 127 mins

Alan Niven makes his triumphant return for this special 2-hour episode. His long-awaited book, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories," is available June 24th. Before we get there, Alan and have a passionate discussion over my own attempt at a book with another ex-Guns N' Roses manager.

Pure rock n' roll stories, I provide the sound n' Alan brings the fury.

Pre-order Alan's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Fury-Rock-Roll-Stories/...

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Tracii Guns: New L.A. Guns and Guns N' Roses beginnings | Ep. 499

March 22, 2025 • 55 mins

The legendary Tracii Guns joins to talk L.A. Guns' new album "Leopard Skin" and dive deep into his musical journey, including how Guns N' Roses first formed. How does he feel about Guns' 40th anniversary? We spotlight the forgotten O.G. of GN'R, the late Ole Beich.

"Leopard Skin" available 4/4

More info:
http://www.lagunsmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/traciiguns/

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Alex Lifeson (Rush/Envy of None) | Ep. 498

March 18, 2025 • 43 mins

The legendary Alex Lifeson of Rush joins. We chat his band Envy of None, their new album "Stygian Wavz," and what it means to inspire other musicians.

Then, "Shotgun News!" - You and I discuss Isaac Carpenter becoming the new drummer of Guns N' Roses. Plus, I read your emails for "Mr. Mailstone"

More info:
https://envyofnone.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thereallerxst/

Alex: 00:32 - 10:41
Shotgun News: 11:44 - 31:59
Mr. Mailstone: 32:04 ...

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Eric Dover: 30th Anniversary of Slash's Snakepit | Ep. 497

March 11, 2025 • 45 mins

"It's 5 O' Clock Somewhere," the debut album from Slash's Snakepit, recently turned 30 years old. Here to celebrate, reminisce, and talk all about his project "Sextus - Hello the Mushroom," is former Snakepit vocalist Eric Dover.

More info:
https://sextus.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sextusmusic

Our website:
https://afdpod.com/

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Leigh Kakaty, Pop Evil: Embracing a New Era and Remembering Use Your Illusion | Ep. 496

March 7, 2025 • 30 mins

Pop Evil's 8th album "What Remains" will be unleashed March 21st. Lead singer Leigh Kakaty joins the pod for the 2nd time to discuss the record, embracing a new era, the state of rock today, and to reminisce about when Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion debuted.

More info: https://popevil.com/
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Wednesday 13: Mid Death Crisis, Action Figures, and Partying with Axl | Ep. 495

March 4, 2025 • 23 mins

The "Duke of Spook," Wednesday 13 joins to talk about his new album "Mid Death Crisis," available April 25th. Weds also chats about his extensive toy collection, Alice Cooper/Marylin Manson comparisons, and partying with Axl Rose right after opening for Guns N' Roses.

More info:
https://officialwednesday13.com/

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Debate Your Illusion: with Ace Von Johnson of L.A. Guns | Ep. 494

February 25, 2025 • 69 mins

Let's finally end the debate. Ace Von Johnson, guitarist for L.A. Guns, joins to chat the seemingly endless conversation of whether Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion 1 & 2 should have only been one album. Ace says yes, I say no. What say you?

More info:
https://www.acevonjohnson.com/site/
http://www.lagunsmusic.com/

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Dario Lorina (Black Label Society/Jani Lane/Dark Chapel) | Ep. 493

February 23, 2025 • 21 mins

Dario Lorina of Black Label Society has launched a brand-new band, Dark Chapel. Dario chats the new album "Spirit in the Glass," working with Zakk Wylde, being Jani Lane's guitarist at only 16-years-old, and if he considers himself more of an Izzy or a Slash.

More info:
https://www.darkchapelband.com/
https://www.dariolorina.com/

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Dorothy talks "Tombstone Town" with Slash and new album "The Way" | Ep. 492

February 15, 2025 • 21 mins

Dorothy is set to release her new album "The Way" (out 3/14), including the instant classic single and video for "Tombstone Town," featuring Slash. Dorothy talks her new record, working with the Guns N' Roses guitarist, and more!

Guest co-host: Baby Brownstone

More info:
Tombstone Town - https://youtu.be/rf684IRPWGo?si=H4HsUMNWLUdTRuDU
www.dorothyonfire.com

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Justin Foley, Killswitch Engage | Ep. 491

February 7, 2025 • 26 mins

Killswitch Engage drummer Justin Foley talks their new album "This Consequence," listening to GN'R in secret so he wouldn't get in trouble with his parents, love for the Yankees, The Simpsons, cats, and more!

More info: www.killswitchengage.com

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An Appetite for Destruction's Schmier | Ep. 490

February 3, 2025 • 46 mins

Thrash metal legend Schmier chats 4 decades of Destruction, new album "Birth Of Malice," and the first time he heard Appetite for Destruction.

Plus, the "Mr. Mailstone" segment where I read your messages!

More info:
https://www.destruction.de/
https://www.facebook.com/destruction

Our website: www.afdpod.com

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Todd Kerns on Slash, Guns N' Roses, and Cats | Ep. 489

January 27, 2025 • 68 mins

The multi-talented Todd Kerns returns to the podcast to talk about watching horror movies with Slash, singing rare Guns N' Roses songs on tour with Myles Kennedy, when we might see the new SMKC record, and love for our pets.

This episode is dedicated to Gee Bee, my cat. Rest in meower little buddy.

More info: https://www.instagram.com/toddkerns/

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Rob Hammersmith talks Skid Row, Guns N' Roses, and Parenting | Ep. 488

January 15, 2025 • 38 mins

Drummer Rob Hammersmith joins to talk the latest with Skid Row, reflect on his upcoming 15th anniversary with the band, seeing Guns N' Roses live, and what not to do when encouraging your child to play an instrument.

More info: https://www.skidrow.com/
https://www.instagram.com/robhammersmith/

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Oni Logan talks Lynch Mob, Dio, Slash's Snakepit, and West Arkeen | Ep. 487

January 7, 2025 • 40 mins

Perhaps best known as the original voice of Lynch Mob, Oni Logan joins to talk about playing with George Lynch and Dio Disciples, plus hanging out with West Arkeen and how just close he was to joining Slash's Snakepit.

More info:
oniloganofficial.com
facebook.com/OniLoganOfficialPage

Our website: www.afdpod.com

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Joe Bouchard, Blue Öyster Cult: More Cowbell | Ep. 504

Bumblefoot Returns! | Ep. 503

Doug Aldrich: Talkin' The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, and GN'R | Ep. 502

Nils Goldschmidt, Velvet Chains: Music w/Fortus, Opening for Slash, and Confused for Duff | Ep. 501

Alan Niven: Sound N' Fury | Ep. 500

Tracii Guns: New L.A. Guns and Guns N' Roses beginnings | Ep. 499

Alex Lifeson (Rush/Envy of None) | Ep. 498

Eric Dover: 30th Anniversary of Slash's Snakepit | Ep. 497

Leigh Kakaty, Pop Evil: Embracing a New Era and Remembering Use Your Illusion | Ep. 496

Wednesday 13: Mid Death Crisis, Action Figures, and Partying with Axl | Ep. 495

Debate Your Illusion: with Ace Von Johnson of L.A. Guns | Ep. 494

Dario Lorina (Black Label Society/Jani Lane/Dark Chapel) | Ep. 493

Dorothy talks "Tombstone Town" with Slash and new album "The Way" | Ep. 492

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Todd Kerns on Slash, Guns N' Roses, and Cats | Ep. 489

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