Guitar virtuoso John 5 joins to talk his new song "The Ghost," being a rockstar dad, Guns N' Roses friendships, what's next for Mötley Crüe, and more!

More info: 
https://john-5.com/main/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

John 5 talks The Ghost, The Crüe, and GN'R | Ep. 426

Before Scott Weiland officially became the lead singer of Velvet Revolver, Slash and company went through hundreds of audition tapes. How close was Kelly Shaefer (vocalist of Atheist / Neurotica) to landing that gig first? Join us for his epic VR tale, parenting tips, and much more!

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/AtheistBand/
https://www.instagram.com/atheistband
https://www.facebook.com/kellyshaefer
Kelly's demos with VR: https://youtu.be/5SWl0otjqN0?si=xRYwtJS3jhxtSxrG

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Kelly Shaefer of Atheist: My Velvet Revolver Audition | Ep. 523

Michael Kiske, co-lead vocalist for the iconic Helloween joins to discuss their new album "Giants & Monsters." Plus, Michael reflects on 40 years of Helloween, memories of the infamous 1988 "Monsters of Rock" Festival, and his Guns N' Roses fandom.

More info:
https://www.helloween.org/
https://www.facebook.com/helloweenofficial/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Helloween's Michael Kiske talks Giants & Monsters and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 524

Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles, joins to talk his “The Rock & Roll Retreat” Sweepstakes to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You can win the "Ultimate Nashville Rock Experience," including a private guitar lesson with Don. Plus, we talk about his relationship with Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash. 

More info: 
https://www.donfelder.com/contests
https://www.instagram.com/donfeldermusic/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles): The Rock & Roll Retreat | Ep. 525

Rock legend Glenn Hughes returns with his new studio album “Chosen," set for release on September 5th. Glenn chats with us about what may be his last rock record, how to stay "in the moment," and thoughts on Guns N' Roses.

More info:
https://www.glennhughes.com/
https://www.instagram.com/glennhughesonline/

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Glenn Hughes talks new album "Chosen" and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 526

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

Our Lady Peace lead vocalist Raine Maida joins. We celebrate 30 years of OLP, reclaiming the song "Whatever" from the Chris Benoit tragedy, Axl Rose watching the Mayweather-McGregor fight through his tour bus window, and more!

More info:
https://www.ourladypeace.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ourladypeace
https://lnk.to/OLPwhatever

Our website:
www.afdpod.com

Raine Maida, Our Lady Peace: Talks 30 Years of OLP, Chris Benoit, and Axl Rose | Ep. 528

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

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.