Making his long-awaited return to the podcast, guitarist Dave Kushner talks about the 20th Anniversary of Velvet Revolver's debut album, "Contraband."  Dave reminisces on this lifechanging record, answers YOUR questions, and more! 

More info on Dave:
https://linktr.ee/DaveKushnerMusic

VR Anniversary Vinyl:
https://experiencevinyl.com/products/velvet-revolver-contraband-20th-anniversary-vinyl-lp

Video version: https://youtu.be/N1sMSzbB4Hc

OUR WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

Video version: https://youtu.be/N1sMSzbB4Hc?si=VvHaEFYkmrlQUwNv

Velvet Revolver's Dave Kushner talks Contraband's 20th Anniversary | Ep. 470

"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/

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

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/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

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

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/dp/1770419942
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sound-N-Fury/Alan-Niven/9781770419940

Our website: afdpod.com

Alan Niven: Sound N' Fury | Ep. 500

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/

Jimmy Gnecco: Talkin' Ours, Isaac Carpenter, and Velvet Revolver audition | Ep. 507

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

Alan Niven: Sound N' Fury - Part II (2 Sound 2 Furious) | Ep. 514

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

Angry Anderson, Rose Tattoo: New Music, Bonding with Axl, and Huntsman Spiders | Ep. 515

"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

Carla Harvey, The Violent Hour: Black Sabbath's Farewell and Defending Axl | Ep. 520

Exactly what the title says. I'm so very tired of people trying to drag down legends. We'll be honest with each other...with the right perspective. Didn't want to do this, but let's talk about Axl Rose's voice and those who criticize him.

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Fine, I'll talk about Axl's voice | Ep. 522

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson has unleashed a re-worked version of his classic 1994 album, now titled "More Balls To Picasso." As I switch from radio producer to interviewer, Bruce joins us to talk about the rerelease, fatherhood, his solo tour, and more!

More info:
https://www.ironmaiden.com/bruce-dickinson-more-balls-to-picasso/
https://www.instagram.com/brucedickinsonhq/
https://www.themandrakeproject.com/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Note: This was recorded on 8/21, day before his tour launch.

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden: More Balls to Picasso (and less cell phones) | Ep. 527

Extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY deliver their 13th album "CHAMA" on October 24th. Max Cavalera returns to talk the new record, making music with his sons, Christmas dinner at Ozzy's house, defense of an aging Axl Rose, and more!

More info:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama
https://soulfly.bfan.link/storm-the-gates
https://www.instagram.com/thesoulflytribe

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Max Cavalera, SOULFLY: Chama, Ozzy, and Axl | Ep. 529

Derek Shulman, of progressive rock pioneers Gentle Giant and legendary A&R man, chronicles a remarkable life and career surrounded by music in his new memoir. Derek talks about opening for Black Sabbath, signing Bon Jovi, resurrecting AC/DC, and much more! 

More info about "Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights: https://gentlegiantband.com/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Derek Shulman, Gentle Giant: Talkin' Black Sabbath, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and more! | Ep. 530

Exactly what the title says. Didn't want to talk about a first time, so why not a second? I'm still tired of people trying to drag down legends. We'll be honest with each other, with the right perspective. 

Let's talk about Axl Rose's voice and those who criticize him. This time, we're joined by musician/vocal coach, Tony Noyes. 

More info:
https://www.tonynoyes.com/
https://www.youtube.com/tntnoyes

Link to Part I: https://youtu.be/z0QofxJeQ2Q

Our website: www.afdpod.com

Fine, I'll talk about Axl's voice: Part II | Ep. 531

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker returns to discuss "Don't Sell Your Soul," the second part of an album trilogy that began with 2024's "My Years With UFO." We talk the new record, Axl Rose's contribution to the previous one, and more! 

More info:
https://michaelschenkerhimself.com/
https://schenker.lnk.to/DSYSALBUMID
https://youtu.be/k1DzRfMvANI?si=P1FAJOlLwRWKzip2

OUR WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

Michael Schenker: Don't Sell Your Soul | Ep. 532

Billy McCloud is credited for co-writing the Guns N' Roses song "Yesterdays" from Use Your Illusion II. Sadly, Billy passed in 2002, but his sister Cynthia is here to share the story. Who was he? Why just "Billy" in the UYI II liner notes? What did Axl pay out in royalites? 

Cynthia McCloud is eager to let fans know who her brother was and how generous Axl is. A previously untold tale of one of GNR's most classic songs.

More on Cynthia: 
https://www.instagram.com/whatagirleats/
https://whatagirleats.com/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer | Ep. 533

John Bush, legendary vocalist of Armored Saint, is celebrating the Anthrax albums he fronted. John joins to talk upcoming performances, reminisce on his Anthrax tenure, a "6-degrees of GN'R Bacon," and much more! 

More info:
https://www.instagram.com/officialjohnbush/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnBush/
https://www.armoredsaint.com/

*Note: Audio not the usual quality as my equipment broke just before taping. Apologies. 

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

John Bush, Armored Saint / ex-Anthrax | Ep. 534

Axl has teamed up with Sumerian Comics to launch a brand-new graphic novel series, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction." Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joins to tell us all about it!

More info: 
https://sumerian.ink/
https://www.instagram.com/sumeriancomics/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

"Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction" Graphic Novel from Sumerian Comics | Ep. 535

Dan McConomy was the manager for West Arkeen and his band, The Outpatience. We learn more about the late musician, his songwriting, how the album almost didn't happen, the truth behind West's tragic death, a crazy story behind the monkey album cover, Guns N' Roses' early days, and much more!

More info:

Contact Dan: 
https://www.instagram.com/danmcconomy1/
https://www.thestereoflow.com/dan-mcconomy

Outpatience album: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLy1F0NPv5gorztFyLQ_Ch4x_4Y3-_6-P

Our website: 
afdpod.com

The Story of West Arkeen and The Outpatience | Ep. 536

CKY are back with their first new single in 7 years, "Can't Stop Running." Band co-founder and drummer Jess Margera returns to the podcast to talk new music, balancing tour life with fatherhood, thoughts on Axl's recent inner-ear monitor drama, and more stories from the infamous 2002 tour with Guns N' Roses.

More info:
https://linktr.ee/ckymusic
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cky3/cant-stop-running
https://www.instagram.com/jessmargera

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

CKY's Jess Margera "Can't Stop Running" | Ep. 537

Guns N' Roses recently performed for 2 massive crowds in Argentina. Let's welcome Argentinian fan, Agustín, who was there for Axl's mic throwing/drum kicking "tantrum" that went viral. What exactly happened and what should be the appropriate response? Agustín had his GN'R doubts going in but left with a difference perspective.

It's been a bit since the previous fan-review episode, so let's talk GN'R live in '25.

Our website: www.afdpod.com

"Don't Cry" for Me, Argentina (Axl's "Tantrum") | Ep. 538

French rocker and viral guitarist Laura Cox has released her new album "Trouble Coming." Laura joins to talk about her journey, the new record, GN'R fandom, and influence Slash has had on her career.

More info:
https://www.lauracoxmusic.com/


Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Laura Cox talks "Trouble Coming" and Slash's influence | Ep. 539

On the way back from a family road trip to see Paul McCartney, we make a pit stop to interview "Ozzy & Me" author, Stephen Rea. We talk about his heartwarming memoir detailing four decades of friendship with Ozzy Osbourne. Then my son and I try to recap his first rock concert.

More info:
https://stephen-rea.com/

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

Ozzy & Me & McCartney & Baby Brownstone | Ep. 540

Roddy Bottum, Faith No More founding member and keyboardist, has penned his memoir. We get candid about "The Royal We," fear of coming out in the 80s, the infamous Guns N' Roses tour, and much more.

More info:
https://www.instagram.com/roddybottum
https://linktr.ee/roddybottum 

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

Roddy Bottum, Faith No More: "The Royal We" is "One in a Million" | Ep. 541

Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum returns! We discuss his upcoming "Sound and Vision" Awards. Plus, saving the Arts in public schools, new Aerosmith/Yungblud EP, Velvet Revolver with Macy Gray, GNR's cover of "Sympathy for the Devil," what the 40th anniversary of Guns N' Roses means, and more!

More info:
https://adoptthearts.org/
https://www.instagram.com/mattsorum/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum | Ep. 542

Author and Guns N' Roses tour manager Del James joins. We discuss his new graphic novel "Consensual Violence," Ozzy's final show, what 40 years of GN'R means to him, and more! 

More info:
https://deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-item/consensual-violence/
https://www.instagram.com/deljamesgang/

* Note: Recorded 9/22 and originally meant for broadcast 10/4. When Del's graphic novel was pushed back, we pushed the airing to today, 11/24...the day before his book release of 11/25. No mentions of the just-announced 2026 tour dates or songs since this was taped before the announcement.

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

Del James: Consensual Violence | Ep. 543

Guiliette Jimaa, a make-up & hair artist from Germany, takes us back to 1987 when a soon-to-be famous Guns N' Roses played Dusseldorf. It was there Izzy Stradlin came into her life. A sweet tale of romance, cultural barriers, and Nutella, Guiliette shares her story (and pictures) for the first time.

More info: 
https://www.instagram.com/guiliettejimaa/
https://www.instagram.com/matte.or.glossy/
https://youtu.be/7CUpc8Tf5g8?si=spfvUhVoWaUcn1Lw

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Street Child O' Mine: When Guiliette met Izzy | Ep. 544

Joining is Dan Cleary, guitar/bass tech for Jane's Addiction. Dan gets candid about their infamous fight and breakup. Plus, stories about Guns N' Roses' recent tour (filled in for Duff's legendary bass tech, McBob), alien encounters, and Yankees / Red Sox rivalry, and more!

More info:
https://www.instagram.com/dancleary79/
https://x.com/DanCleary79
https://podcasts.apple.comOthers
https://podcasts.apple.comRare

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Note: I was right about McBob :)

Dan Cleary talks Jane's Addiction breakup and touring with Guns N' Roses | Ep. 545

New(ish) songs, another tour, your comments, a GN'R/Seinfeld multiverse...it's last podcast of 2025! First half: My review of "Nothin'" and "Atlas." Second half: "Mr. Mailstone," reading your letters. See ya in '26!

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

A Show about Nothin' (and Atlas) | Ep. 546

Mike Peters and The Alarm are back with the brand new double album, "Stream (Hurricane of Change)." Mike talks to us about his new music, experiences with Gilby Clarke producing two Alarm albums, sharing a stage with Duff, and more!

Special co-host is Denis McNamara, Long Island Radio Hall of Famer and one of the stars of the Showtime Documentary, "New Wave: Dare To Be Different."

Mike Peters talks New Alarm, Gilby Producing, and Punk Duff | Ep. 196

Roberta Freeman (Use Your Illusion) makes her 3rd appearance on the podcast for a truly important conversation. As a black singer, what is her take on the Black Lives Matter movement? How does she feel about the controversial GnR song "One in a Million"? What racist experiences has she faced? Please join us for a necessary discussion.

Roberta Freeman talks One in a Million, Race, and James Hetfield | Ep. 201

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 pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast. “- Alan Niven, former GN'R manager.

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