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 - 42:48

Our website:
afdpod.com

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

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. 

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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: 
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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.

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"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/


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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:
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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.

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Del James: Consensual Violence | Ep. 543

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.

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

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