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Appetite for Distortion

Appetite for Distortion

Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N" Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ interviews n" episodes. Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Richard Fortus, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dave Kushner, Bumblefoot, Myles Kennedy, Tracii Guns, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Bruce Dickinson n" much more! Not officially affiliated with the band Guns N" Roses. “I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious

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02:00:52

Johnny Kelly, Type-O Negative/Danzig/Hookers & Blow -...

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2018/04/24

Brooklyn is bond in Ep. 60. Our guest this episode is drummer, Johnny Kelly. Johnny currently drums for Glenn Danzig and Dizzy Reed's Hookers & Blow (among a few others!). However he may be most famous for being in the Gothic metal band, Type O Negative. Before we get to Johnny, Brando is joined by special co-host and his long-time friend, John "Stud" Muir. Stud got Brando into Type O in college and has listened to all 60 eps of the AFD show (by choice!). Also we may hear from other "co-hosts,"

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00:43:06

Tommy Stinson talks New Music, Charity, and Guns N'...

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2018/04/20

Episode 59 of The AFD Show features perhaps our biggest guest to date, legendary bass guitarist Tommy Stinson. Tommy is iconic from his band The Replacements, a special era of Guns N' Roses, and is now in TWO bands. He is back with Bash & Pop and also with Cowboys in the Campfire, playing guitar in each. Tommy joins us to talk about a special charity event happening in May - Safe At Home--A Benefit For Hudson Little League. The two events will include live music from a plethora of national and

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01:25:57

Jack Lue, Guns N' Roses' 1st Photographer - Ep. 58

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2018/04/16

Some of the most iconic Guns N' Roses photos you have seen were taken before they were famous. Photographer Jack Lue was lucky enough to capture these special moments in rock history, especially since he went to High School with Slash, or as he knew him...Saul. Before Jack calls in from Culver City, we are joined by another California native and frequent guest of the show, journalist Art Tavana. Art gives us updates on his GNR book and upcoming Chinese Democracy article. Then the guys happily

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01:36:47

Chip Z'Nuff talks Enuff Z'Nuff, Steven Adler, and...

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2018/04/10

When the AFD show announced that Chip Z'Nuff would be our next guest, listener of the show & Netherlands native Remco Ver submitted questions to be asked. However Brando took it one step further, asking him to be our special co-host for this episode. So Brando & Remco welcome Chip Z'Nuff from Enuff Z'Nuff to the show. Chip calls in from his studio in Chicago, first reminiscing of his baseball history and local radio. He takes us through the early days of Enuff Z'Nuff, but things really get going

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01:21:56

Ernie C talks Body Count, Duff, and One in a Million...

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2018/04/06

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake could not stop our guest on episode 56, legendary guitarist Ernie C from the iconic metal band Body Count, Before Ernie calls in from Los Angeles, Brando is joined by special co-host, Katherine Turman. Katherine was not only our guest on Ep. 21, the radio producer of "Nights with Alice Cooper," co-author of "Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal," but also has been friends with Ernie C for decades.... Ernie takes us all on his journey as an only child in

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01:53:42

Jeff Rouse, Duff McKagan's Loaded - Ep. 55

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2018/04/02

The 55th episode of The AFD Show features our second guest from Duff McKagan's Loaded, bassist Jeff Rouse. Before we get to Jeff, Brando is joined by avid listener of the show and huge Loaded fan, Ray from Scotland. Ray is welcomed on to ask Jeff his own fan questions and to read questions from you, our other listeners. In addition Brando and Ray take part in "Shotgun News," in which they break down the recent Facebook post from Steven Adler's brother, Jamie. There still seems to be hard feelings

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01:37:40

Roberta Freeman talks Use Your Illusion Tour & Pink...

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2018/03/26

"I sing one, then you sing one, and we got Tracy and Roberta here to help you..." Axl Rose famously says during Knockin' on Heaven's Door on the Live Era '87–'93 live album. Roberta being Roberta Freeman, our guest on Episode 54. Roberta's path started as a teased little kid from New York City, which only motivated her to have one of the most accomplished careers as a touring singer. Pink Floyd, Elton John, BB King, and of course Guns N' Roses are just a few of the A-list names on her resume. She

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01:35:06

Jim Florentine, Comedian/That Metal Show - Ep. 53

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2018/03/24

The world of comedy and rock n' roll often mix, and legendary comedian Jim Florentine is a perfect example. The former "That Metal Show" host joins episode 53 of the AFD Show to talk how metal shaped his career and his new book, "Everybody Is Awful: (Except You!)" Jim gives us the do's & don'ts of social media and concert goers. We also discuss the potential of the return of That Metal Show. including the real story behind his famous Axl Rose interview. Also discussing his feelings on Axl/DC, Jim

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02:04:39

Mike Squires, Duff McKagan's Loaded - Ep. 52

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2018/03/19

Joining Brando IN-STUDIO is Mike Squires, most recognized as the guitarist for Duff McKagan's Loaded. While we learn if there will be more Loaded music and how he met Duff, the guys discuss a lot! From KISS to Louis CK to hair transplants, this 2 hour conversation covers all. We even learn how Squires almost screwed up Gilby Clarke at the RRHOF induction. Squires also answers YOUR questions! Episode 52 is a fun one! Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

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01:17:14

Alex Grossi, Quiet Riot / Hookers N' Blow - Ep. 51

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2018/03/16

Making his 2nd appearance on the AFD Show is Alex Grossi, guitarist for Quiet Riot and Hookers N' Blow (along w/ Guns N' Roses' Dizzy Reed). Alex is back to update us on the latest tour dates with Hookers N' Blow, contributions to the new Dizzy Reed solo album, his cell phone "controversy," Adler's Appetite, and possibly buying a DeLorean. This, and so much more! Please follow and subscribe for new episodes!

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01:32:40

Steve Gorman talks the Black Crowes and Velvet...

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2018/03/04

Joining Brando as special co-host for episode 49 is Sir Kev from Ireland. Kev shared his GNR story on Ep. 27 as our first “fan obsession” interview. Kev and Brando first discuss the chat with Alan Niven from the last episode, which has since gone viral with the news of Izzy Stradlin showing up at a GNR sound check during the Not In This Lifetime tour. After “Shotgun News,” the boys are joined by legendary drummer, Steve Gorman. Most famously from the Black Crowes, now currently with Trigger Hippy

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02:18:14

Alan Niven, former Guns N' Roses manager - Ep. 48

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2018/02/26

We welcome in Alan Niven, the first official manager of Guns N' Roses. Alan doesn't hold back; from his first impressions of GNR, to the eventual change in management, to specific tours (Rolling Stones/Iron Maiden), to his relationship with Izzy Stradln, to Axl/DC, to KISS, to mental health, and even hockey! This is a must-listen for all GNR fans as you may find out things you didn't know before. Alan also answers YOUR submitted questions. Plus as a bonus, at the end of the episode Alan shares

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01:25:57

Fan Profile #2: Tomislav from Croatia - Ep. 47

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2018/02/20

Back in episode 27, we did our first "fan spotlight" interview with Kevin from Ireland. Learning about his life and why Guns N' Roses is a crucial part. GNR plays a role in so many lives, and there are so many untold stories to be heard...from you, the fans. Now 20 episodes later, our 2nd GNR fan interview is with Tomislav Versic from Croatia. Tomislav is a 49-yr-old married man with a son and a happy life. However, there was a time he had to blast Appetite for Destruction in his cassette player to

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01:28:14

Todd Kerns, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The...

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2018/02/11

Calling in from Las Vegas right before a gig with Gene Simmons, is Todd "Dammit" Kerns. While Todd has had success with his Canadian band, Age of Electric, his life forever changed nearly 8 years ago when he was asked to join Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. We talk to Todd what it was like growing up in the small province of Saskatchewan to eventually meeting Slash while they filmed the You Could Be Mine video. So we follow the path of Todd meeting a younger Slash to now

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01:17:42

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown - Ep. 45

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2018/02/06

Joining Brando on episode 45 is Tyler Bryant, from Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown. In just 26 years of life, Tyler has accomplished so much. Opening for Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Billy Gibbons, and famously for both AC/DC and Guns N' Roses is only part of his story. Tyler talks about his experiences being on Brian Johnson's final shows with AC/DC, how Axl saved that tour with Angus Young, and how he started this amazing career path. We also talk The Shakedown's new album, tour, and so much more!!

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01:42:41

Roxana Shirazi, Author of "The Last Living Slut: Born...

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2018/01/29

Back in 2010, a very controversial and thought-provoking book was published, "The Last Living Slut: Born In Iran, Bred Backstage." Roxana Shirazi, the author, joins the AFD show on episode 44. Roxana discusses her book, which has a Guns N' Roses logo on the cover, yet that cover is banned in many countries. The content of the book has also put her life in jeopardy in home country of Iran. Her tale takes us through oppression (both political and sexual) to her days of hanging out with bands like

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01:16:21

Ep. 43 - Rod Jackson, Slash's Snakepit

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2018/01/22

Back in episode 34, guitarist Ryan Roxie referred to the 2nd Slash's Snakepit record as "rocks best kept secret." Now we get to talk to the man who fronted Snakepit on Ain't Life Grand...Mr. Rod Jackson. The super charismatic Jackson takes us through his childhood, to making his way to LA, joining Slash's band, why Snakepit broke up, if there's unreleased material, if he's up for a reunion, his brand new solo record, and so much more! Please follow/subscribe on

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02:26:26

Bryan "Brain" Mantia, Guns N' Roses / Primus - Ep. 42

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2018/01/12

Bryan "Brain" Mantia. Brain has played with some of the best, including Buckethead, Tom Waits, Primus...and Guns N' Roses. During the infamous Chinese Democracy era of Guns, Brain was the drummer after Josh Freese and before Frank Ferrer. Brain tells us all. From his upbringing, being buds with Bucket, to joining Primus, his professional and personal relationship with Melissa Reese, how & why he joined, then left, Guns N' Roses, all things Chinese Democracy, and even if he has any regrets about

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01:07:32

Christopher Thorn, Blind Melon - Ep. 41

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2018/01/09

Calling into the 41st episode of The AFD Show is guitarist Christopher Thorn from the iconic 90s rock band, Blind Melon. Blind Melon and Guns N' Roses have a special connection, with Axl becoming fast friends with Shannon Hoon and touring the world with GnR in 1992. Christopher shares stories of first meeting Shannon, his feelings on Axl Rose as a professional, what it was like touring with GnR, and what Blind Melon is doing now with a new lead singer. All this and so much more in Ep. 41! Please

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01:10:12

London Hudson / Nico Tsangaris, Classless Act - Ep. 40

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2018/01/01

The 1st AFD Show of 2018 is a big one. First, joining Brando as co-host is Mickey Squeeze, guitarist for band Midnight Mob. He's shared the stage with bands like Jane's Addiction, 3 Doors Down, Shinedown, and more... Calling in to speak with Brando & Mickey, are 15-year-olds London Hudson and Nico Tsangaris from the new band, Classless Act. They maybe new (don't have a singer yet!), however you should be familiar with London's father...SLASH. Find out from the boys what it's like having Slash as a

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