In "A Chosen Destiny: My Story" #WWE Superstar #DrewMcIntyre tells the incredible story of his life journey from a small village in Scotland to the global spotlight of WWE. We talk to Drew about overcoming the odds, #mentalhealth and his diehard #GunsNRoses fandom!

Find Appetite for Distortion on:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/33k5OeH
Twitter @TheAFDShow
Facebook @TheAFDShow
Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion
Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com

Drew McIntyre talks Chosen Destiny, Chinese Democracy, and Cats | Ep. 265

Dirty Honey's new album "Can't Find The Brakes" comes out November 3rd. Here to talk the new record, touring with Guns N' Roses, and much more is bassist Justin Smolian. 

Plus, Shotguns News...The General and Monsters leak!

More info: 
https://www.dirtyhoney.com/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Justin Smolian, Dirty Honey | Ep. 425

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

The legendary Don Dokken joins to talk Dokken's new album, "Heaven Comes Down." Plus, stories about George Harrison, Steven Tyler, Izzy Stradlin, and more!

Also, Shotgun News: Guns N' Roses 2023 tour wrap-up.

More info: 
https://www.dokken.net/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

#gunsnroses #dondokken #dokken

Don Dokken talks new music and early Guns N' Roses | Ep. 427

Producer Big Chris Flores returns to discuss his work on the new Lynch Mob with George Lynch. Also, Chris shares the full unreleased demo of the song "Crazy" featuring Slash with the late Chester Bennington. This episode is the ONLY place to hear this lost track. Hear the backstories, the songs, and much more!

Songs included with permission: 
1) Lynch Mob - "Million Miles Away" @ 00:16:08
2) Slash, Chester Bennington, Dug Pinnick, Matt Starr - "Crazy" @ 01:11:04

More info:
http://www.therehabstudio.com/
https://rocktorecovery.org/
https://www.instagram.com/bigchrisflores/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

We miss you, Chester.

Big Chris Flores talks Lynch Mob and "Crazy" from Slash with Chester Bennington | Ep. 428

Tom Werman launched the success of REO Speedwagon and Cheap Trick, produced landmark albums by Mötley Crüe and Twisted Sister, among many other classic artists. In "Turn It Up! My Time Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock Music," Tom shares stories about Nikki Sixx, Ted Nugent, Duff McKagan and more!

Plus, I "Get in the Ring" on Twitter!

More info:
http://jawbonepress.com/turn-it-up/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Tom Werman, legendary rock producer | Ep. 429

Chris Passmore gave his 9-year-old son Cooper the birthday of a lifetime at the Guns N' Roses concert in Hollywood, Florida. The boys share their experience of GN'R kindness that led Cooper on-stage, in Axl's dressing room, and a bonding they'll never forget.

More info:
https://loudwire.com/young-guns-n-roses-fan-experience-lifetime-birthday/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Fan Obsession: Cooper N' Chris | Ep. 430

Dee Snider's new graphic novel, "He's Not Gonna Take It" chronicles the rocker's passionate battle against censorship and epic showdown at the 1985 PMRC/Senate Hearings. Dee joins to chat all things free speech.

More info:
https://z2comics.com/products/dee-snider-hes-not-gonna-take-it-standard-hardcover
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Dee Snider, He's Not Gonna Take It | Ep. 431

Guns N' Roses and lawsuits are not strangers. However, two new recent allegations against Axl Rose and manager Fernando have rocked the fanbase. Joining to help make sense of it all is Jeff Hackney, Partner at the St. Louis office of HKM Employment Attorneys, LLP, whose practice representing employees includes sexual harassment cases.

A rational n' reasonable discussion. No innocent or guilty verdicts given here.

More info:
https://hkm.com/attorneys/jeff-hackney/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Welcome to the Lawsuit(s) | Ep. 432

Private Investigator, Podcaster, and Author Darren Paltrowitz joins to talk his new publication, "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World." We chat all things Diamand Dave, Guns N' Roses, and more!

More info:
https://www.vhnd.com/2023/12/20/dlr-book-how-david-lee-roth-changed-the-world-available-now/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World by Darren Paltrowitz | Ep. 433

Finally giving my thoughts on the new(ish) Guns N' Roses song, "The General." Plus, reflect on 2023 and what's to come in the new year. 

https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast

The General Review (Pun Intended) | Ep. 434

Part 2 of my review of "The General," Guns N' Roses new(ish) song. I also read your comments about Part 1 and discuss the latest with "Doug's Book."  

https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

The General Review: 2 (Still Punny) | Ep. 435

The 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala takes place on January 24th. Inductees include Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Eddie Trunk and many more deserving names. Founder/CEO of the Metal Hall of Fame, Pat Gesualdo, joins to talk "the most important night in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.” 

Links:
https://metalhalloffame.org/
https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Pat Gesualdo, Metal Hall of Fame (Founder/CEO) | Ep. 436

"Rock to Recovery" transforms lives through the powerful experience of writing and performing music. We speak with its founder, guitarist Wesley Geer, about R2R's mission, his time with Hed PE, Korn, and jogging in Belgium with Duff McKagan.

More info:
Donate - https://rocktorecovery.org/
Wes' new band H3M3N - https://shorturl.at/jrFM8

https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Rock to Recovery with Wesley Geer (ex-Korn/Hed PE) | Ep. 437

Asking Alexandria are set to embark on the “All My Friends” North American tour in support of their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here?". Joining is lead singer Danny Worsnop to chat the tour, a love triangle with Axl Rose, working out with the Ultimate Warrior, and more!

More info:
https://www.askingalexandria.com/
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Note - this was recorded before the announcement of Ben Bruce leaving the band.

Danny Worsnop talks Asking Alexandria, GN'R, Ultimate Warrior and more!  | Ep. 438

Max Cavalera (Soulfly/ex-Sepultura) returns to the podcast to talk about his new band "Go Ahead and Die," performing with his sons, GN'R at Rock in Rio, and much more!

Guest fan cohost: Jeff from Michigan (AFD podcast listener) 

Links: 
https://goaheadanddie.bfan.link/gaaduhmech
https://www.instagram.com/goaheadanddieband/
https://www.soulfly.com

https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Max Cavalera Returns: Soulfly, Sepultura, Guns N' Roses and more! | Ep. 439

"Hell, Fire And Damnation" is Saxon's 24th studio album. Legendary metal vocalist Biff Byford joins to talk new music, touring, connections to Guns N' Roses and more! 

Guest fan cohost: Robert from Slovenia (AFD podcast listener)

More info: 
https://www.saxon747.com/
https://www.instagram.com/robertpavlic.art
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion
https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast

Biff Byford, Saxon | Ep. 440

Sweden’s THE GEMS have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album "Phoenix." Consisting of ex-Thundermother members, bandmates Guernica Mancini and Mona “Demona” Lindgren chat to let go of the past, embrace the new, and detail how Guns N' Roses influenced them.

More info:
https://thegems.se/
https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/thegems

https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcast
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Appetite for Discovery: The Gems | Ep. 441

Trev Lukather (son of Toto’s Steve Lukather) joins to talk his new band "The Effect." Plus (pun intended) the effect of having a famous father, bonding with bandmate Nic Collins (son of Phil), auditioning for Guns N' Roses at 18 years old, and much more!

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

https://www.patreon.com/AFDPodcast
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Appetite for Discovery: Trev Lukather, The Effect | Ep. 442

Hard rock power metal titans Firewind will release their tenth album, "Stand United" on March 1st. Guitar virtuoso Gus G joins to talk about the new record, his time with Ozzy, playing with Slash, and more!

Guest fan co-host: Conie from Greece

Firewind info:
https://firewind.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/firewindofficial

Conie's band, Damage Done, new single:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4anEmaAQs

AFD info:
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

#firewind #gusg #gunsnroses

Gus G talks Firewind, Ozzy, Slash and more! | Ep. 443

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators recently kicked off their international tour with a string of dates in Mexico. Who better to review these shows than the opening act? Velvet Chains' Nils and Jason join.

More info:
https://velvetchains.com/

https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

SMKC Review with Velvet Chains | Ep. 444

The Dandy Warhols' upcoming album "ROCKMAKER" (out March 15th) includes the track “I’d Like To Help You With Your Problem” featuring Guns N' Roses' Slash. Lead singer Courtney Taylor-Taylor joins to talk about collaborating with Slash, Debbie Harry, preparing for their North American and Australian tours, and more!

More info: 
https://dandywarhols.com/

https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Courtney Taylor-Taylor, The Dandy Warhols | Ep. 445

Founding member of Blind Melon, guitarist Rogers Stevens, joins to talk his latest project Towne & Stevens. Rogers also shares heartfelt stories about the late Shannon Hoon, the future for Blind Melon, fond memories of touring with Guns N' Roses, and more!

More info:
https://www.instagram.com/towneandstevens/
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband/
Towne & Stevens - "Please Hold the Line" video - https://youtu.be/vGExvfsdV5c?si=EySttYXK0B4ZEj-O

https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Rogers Stevens on Blind Melon, Shannon Hoon, and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 446

Shinedown's Brent Smith and Zach Myers join to talk their latest album "Planet Zero," the Rock Hall of Fame, "November Rain" lyrics, and more.

Then, Blake and Joey of Devour The Day and Egypt Central join to talk their latest "Nobody Owns Me," what it's like using a studio after Slash, and more!

Special co-host: Baby Brownstone

More info:
https://www.shinedown.com/
https://devourtheday.com/

https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Shinedown and Devour the Day | Ep. 447

CKY drummer and founding member Jess Margera joins to talk their 25th anniversary tour, the infamous 2002 Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy riots and gets candid about his brother Bam. 

Guest co-host: Scotto returns!

More info: 
https://www.facebook.com/ckyalliance/
https://www.instagram.com/ckymusic/

https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

Jess Margera talks 25 years of CKY, GN'R riots, and brother Bam | Ep. 448

Taking almost as long Chinese Democracy, we finally have a website! Let's discuss the all-new afdpod.com, the future, asking "dumb" GN'R questions and more!

#gunsnroses #gnr #podcast 

More info at....

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

SUPPORT:
patreon.com/AFDPodcast

MERCH:
https://afdpodcast.creator-spring.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAFDPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAFDShow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appetitefordistortion/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theafdshow
iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-appetite-for-distortion-27615384/

ALL LINKS:
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

CONTACT:
theafdshow@gmail.com

CREDITS:
Host: Brando(n) Weissler
Intro music: Mike Squires of Duff McKagan's 'Loaded'

#podcast #music #rocknroll #gunsnroses #appetitefordistortion #afd #musicpodcast #radio

Welcome to the Website | Ep. 449

Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, of the heavy metal legends Accept, recently announced their new album, Humanoid (available April 26th). Wolf talks the new record, views on Artificial Intelligence, Appetite for Destruction, Balls to the Wall and more!

More info:
https://www.acceptworldwide.com/
https://accept-humanoid.vercel.app/

WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

SUPPORT: patreon.com/AFDPodcast

MERCH: https://afdpodcast.creator-spring.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAFDPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAFDShow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appetitefordistortion/

ALL LINKS:
https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion

CONTACT: theafdshow@gmail.com

CREDITS:
Host: Brando(n) Weissler 
Intro music: Mike Squires of Duff McKagan's 'Loaded'

Wolf Hoffmann talks Accept, A.I., and Appetite | Ep. 450

Bad Wolves' guitarist Doc Coyle joins to talk their upcoming tour with P.O.D., new album "Die About It," and his good (and bad) Guns N' Roses concert experiences. 

#gunsnroses #badwolves #doccoyle 

More Bad Wolves info:
https://badwolvesnation.com/

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

Doc Coyle talks Bad Wolves and Good Guns N' Roses | Ep. 451

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson joins to promote his new solo venture, "The Mandrake Project." We talk "the different sides of Bruce," mental toughness, and more!

Then, you and I have a chat. We dissect the Bruce interview and Axl's new website. Is a book coming?

More info about The Mandrake Project album and comics here: https://www.themandrakeproject.com/

Our site: www.afdpod.com

A Brief Chat with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden | Ep 452

Legendary drummer Chris Slade joins. We chat about the upcoming album and tour from "The Chris Slade Timeline," AC/DC (...and Axl/DC), Tom Jones, my trip to the U.K., his autobiography and more!

Chris Slade info:
https://chrisslade.com
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSladeACDC
https://www.instagram.com/chrissladedrums
https://x.com/ChrisSladeDrums
https://www.instagram.com/the.chrisslade.timeline

#chrisslade #acdc #axlrose #gunsnroses 

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

SUPPORT:
https://patreon.com/AFDPodcast

Chris Slade's Timeline: AC/DC, Axl, Tom Jones n' more! | Ep. 453

“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
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Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 400+ episodes. 

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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