Famous rock journalist and author Mick Wall joins to discuss the controversies that surround him. Mick also chats about his new podcast, Guns N' Roses, mental health, why Axl Rose "won" and more!

#mickwall #gunsnroses #axlrose

Mick Wall, GET IN THE RING! | Ep. 325

Fairfax High School in Los Angeles has produced many famous Alumni. Hollywood Rose guitarist Chris Weber and author Marcelle Sirkus bring us, and themselves, back to their school days with Slash, Izzy, Axl, Tracii Guns and more! 

#gunsnroses #hollywoodrose

Goin' Back to Fairfax with Chris Weber n' Marcelle Sirkus | Ep. 329

Cliff Compton (aka Domino) is a former WWE Tag Team Champion and a die-hard Guns N' Roses fan. We chat about his wrestling days, wearing Axl-inspired gear, Bumblefoot entrance music, and his unique GN'R concert experience with CM Punk and Sami Zayn.

Cliffy Don't Surf | Ep. 333

Legendary guitarist Jennifer Batten joins us to talk about touring with Michael Jackson, that time Slash showed up unannounced, love letters from young Buckethead, playing "Beat It" for Eddie Van Halen, and much more!

Jennifer Batten talks Michael Jackson, Slash, and Buckethead | Ep. 334

Punk icon Lee Ving joins us to talk about FEAR's new album featuring Slash and Duff, Guns N' Roses covering FEAR on The Spaghetti Incident, his legendary role in the movie Clue, and much more!

#leeving #fear #gunsnroses

FEAR Lee Ving | Ep. 335

Brandon Podcast Crossover! Brandon from "Metallicast" joins to talk all things Metallica and Guns N' Roses. We compare bands, fanbases, and hosting a podcast about your favorite artist.

#gunsnroses #metallica

Metallicast (That Metallica Episode) | Ep. 336

First, "Appetite for Discovery" we meet Norwegian rocker Kristian Solhaug, lead guitarist of The Cruel Intentions. With a new album "Venomous Anonymous" due in June, Kristian talks to us about following the musical path of Guns N' Roses and why his first GN'R album was UYI 2.

Then, "Fan Obsession" with Ava Lawless, pro-wrestler and RCW women's champion from Canada. Ava talks to us about her fandom for GN'R, if she'll name a finishing move after a Guns song, and when she locked eyes with Axl in concert.

The Cruel Intentions / Ava Lawless (Appetite for Discovery / Fan Obsession) | Ep. 337

"Beth Hart: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin" is available now, but the story behind the album is still being told. Grammy nominated blues-rock singer-songwriter Beth Hart takes us on a journey. The highs, the lows, and the Slash.

#bethhart #ledzeppelin #slash

Whole Lotta Love for Beth Hart | Ep. 338

On his 2nd appearance on the podcast, Marc LaBelle checks in from the road to update us on the Dirty Honey / Mammoth WVH "Young Guns" tour. We talk about his love of hockey, non-rock artists deciding to go rock, opening for Guns N' Roses, and much more!

#dirtyhoney #marclabelle #gunsnroses

Marc LaBelle talks Dirty Honey and Axl's Netflix | Ep. 339

Lauren Monroe - singer, songwriter, and healing artist - her new single, “Kiss Me Now" will be celebrated with select, intimate performances where Monroe will be joined by her husband and collaborator, and Def Leppard drummer, Rick Allen. We discuss their Raven Drum Foundation, marriage advice, and Guns N' Roses friends.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
March 21st - New York, NY
The Loft at City Winery

March 22 - Philadelphia, PA
The Lounge at World Cafe Live

March 24 - Washington, DC
The Loft at City Winery

#rickallen #laurenmonroe #defleppard

Rick Allen/Lauren Monroe: Music, Marriage, and Def Leppard | Ep. 340

Rock n' roll icon George Thorogood joins to talk the new tour with Sammy Hagar, his new song collection "The Original George Thorogood," and encounters with Slash.

#georgethorogood #slash #sammyhagar

George Thorogood, The Original | Ep. 342

Tony Harnell, the legendary voice of TNT, joins us to discuss his just announced induction into the Metal Hall of Fame. Tony also talks about his acoustic tour, inspiration from Rob Halford, Axl watching him sing, and much MUCH more!

Guest co-host: David Brody of the Elvis Duran Show

#tonyharnell #tnt #gunsnroses

Tony Harnell talks TNT, Rob Halford, and Axl's notetaking | Ep. 343

The Lickerish Quartet featuring ex-Jellyfish members Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Tim Smith and Eric Dover are proud to announce the release of their third child, "THREESOME VOL. 3" May 20th via Stranger Danger Records and Tapes. Eric Dover returns to the podcast to talk about the EP trilogy, Slash's Snakepit, Howard Stern, and answer YOUR questions! 

*Stay tuned after the interview for a clip of "New Days" from The Lickerish Quartet. Shared with permission.

#TheLickerishQuartet #EricDover #Slash

Eric Dover returns: New Music n' Snakepit | Ep. 344

Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell joins to talk about finally kicking off "The Stadium Tour," making music videos, new music, and if he has a 6 Degrees of GN'R Bacon.

Plus, segments "Shotgun News" and "Mr. Mailstone"!

#defleppard #gunsnroses #viviancampbell

Vivian Campbell, Def Leppard | Ep. 345

A Perfect Circle's Billy Howerdel is ready with a new album under his own name. We talk to Billy about "What Normal Was" (out June 10th), what's next for APC, and working with Axl Rose on Chinese Democracy.

#BillyHowerdel #APerfectCircle #ChineseDemocracy

Billy Howerdel on Solo Album, A Perfect Circle, and Chinese Democracy | Ep. 346

For "Tremonti Sings Sinatra" (out May 27th), #MarkTremonti has partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society (#NDSS) through his new charity initiative called "Take A Chance For Charity." We chat about #FrankSinatra, family, and Slash's support of the cause.

https://tremontisingssinatra.com/
https://linktr.ee/marktremonti

Tremonti Sings Sinatra, Talks Slash | Ep. 347

Guns N' Roses successfully completed their first show of 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. We invite 2 fans that traveled a long way to see it, Gabriel from Brazil and William from Finland. Listen as Gabe and Will share their GN'R '22 experience!

Patience to Portugal: Fans Review | Ep. 348

Sammy Hagar and The Circle are back touring this summer with George Thorogood. The Circle's Jason Bonham (son of late Led Zeppelin's John Bonham) and Michael Anthony (Van Halen) join us to talk about the tour, family, and of course Guns N' Roses!

#ledzeppelin #vanhalen #michaelanthony #jasonbonham

Jason Bonham n' Michael Anthony | Ep. 349

Carl Bell, founding member and lead guitarist of Fuel, is back with the band and a new lead singer. We talk their new album ÅNOMÅLY, shopping with Duff McKagan, being Slash's Vegas concierge, his '92 GNR experience, and much more!

#Fuel #GunsNRoses #Slash

Fuel's Carl Bell talks New Music and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 350

World acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be releasing his upcoming new album, ‘Vortex’, on July 1st. Derek talks about the album, working with Bumblefoot, making a video with Slash, and more.

Then I talk Guns N' Roses themed weddings, including mine!

Derek Sherinian talks New Music, Bumblefoot, and Slash | Ep. 351

#GunsNRoses are in the midst of their European tour, including a stop at Stadspark in Groningen, The Netherlands. Here to give us his concert review is the #Netherlands version of Duff McKagan (well, he plays one in a band), AFD Podcast listener and #GNR fan, Leon. Listen to experience Leon's family trip to see his favorite band!

Nightrain to The Netherlands: Fan Review | Ep. 352

Derek Day, lead singer for #ClasslessAct, checks in from the road to talk about "The Stadium Tour" with Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett. We discuss their new single with Vince Neil, advice from Bret Michaels, his favorite Chinese Democracy song, and much more!

#mötleycrüe #gunsnroses

Derek Day talks Classless Act, Mötley Crüe, and Chinese Democracy | Ep. 353

There was a time when massive delays and sound issues would result in a riot for #GunsNRoses. Thankfully that didn't happen, but let's talk to #GNR fans Jack and James about night 1 of back-to-back shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in #Tottenham, England.

Double London Jive: Fan Review | Ep. 354

Back-to-back London shows, back-to-back reviews. We're joined by fans Lily, Stephen, and Scott to offer their perspectives of #GunsNRoses' concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Then we discuss the postponed Glasgow gig!

Feel better #AxlRose, so we can keep doing fan reviews! :)

Double London Jive - Part 2: Fan Review | Ep. 355

Brothers Ajay and Jeremy Popoff of Lit discuss "My Own Worst Enemy" on the new Clerks 3 trailer, new video with No Doubt's Adrian Young, current tour, and hopes for an update on their lost Use Your Illusion stairs! 

"Tastes Like Gold" available now!
Tour dates on https://www.litband.com/

#gunsnroses #lit #myownworstenemy

Lit Your Illusion | Ep. 356

Wendy Dio celebrates her late husband's 80th Birthday with remixed and remastered versions of Dio’s 1983 debut, "Holy Diver." Wendy chats about the new collection, marriage advice, and Guns N' Roses.

Then we're joined by Nav and Kyle of the band Them Guns. Doug Goldstein manages this LA-based synth rock band that is fronted by Priscilla Presley's son. We chat music, Elvis, the Naked Gun, voicemails from Axl, and more!

* Them Guns' songs "Dark Side" and "Acid Plane" available at the end of the episode.

Wendy Dio n' Them Guns with Doug Goldstein | Ep. 357

#GunsNRoses recently wrapped up the European leg of their 2022 tour. We welcome #GNR fans Verónica, Marco, Jim and Arly to give reviews of their concert experiences in Spain, London, Germany, Italy, and more!

Yesterdays in Europe: Fans Review | Ep. 358

Bryan Rolli, journalist for Ultimate Classic Rock, joins us to discuss his interviews with Slash, Matt Sorum, and more! Then we're joined by Bryan Kuznitz of Fame on Fire (@ 45:15) to discuss their new album "Welcome To The Chaos" and Guns N' Roses.

#gunsnroses #classicrock #fameonfire

2 Bryans talk GN'R: Ultimate Classic Rock / Fame on Fire | Ep. 359

"Pyro" Pete Cappadocia might be the greatest pyrotechnic guy ever; Metallica, #GunsNRoses, AC/DC's cannons, Def Leppard's Pyromania...can't get more pyro than that! "Pyro" talks the #UseYourIllusion tour, the Montreal Riot and more! Also joining is former GN' R manager Doug Goldstein, and GN'R memorabilia collector, Bill Halliwell.

For Pyro, https://imagesfx.com/team/pyro-pete/
For Bill's group on Facebook, follow "Guns N Roses Merchandise/Memorabilia"

Pyro Pete n' the Use Your Illusion Tour | Ep. 360

The lead singers of #Dorothy and #DirtyHoney are ready for their "California Dreamin'" co-headlining tour. Dorothy Martin and Marc Labelle (making his 3rd podcast appearance) discuss the tour, their favorite female vocalists, and Dorothy's #GunsNRoses connection.

Plus, I discuss why my 2020 Roberta Freeman interview is going viral because of TikTok.

For tour dates and info:
dorothyonfire.com
dirtyhoney.com

Dorothy N' Dirty Honey | Ep. 361

“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.
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Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. Any topic is up for discussion as long as it falls under the 6-Degrees of "GN'R Bacon." Available wherever you get your podcasts. 

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, Susan Holmes McKagan, Myles Kennedy, Brain, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Alan Niven, Doug Goldstein, Roberta Freeman, Traci Amos, Teddy Zig Zag and much much more!

Not affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. Current theme song created by Mike Squires.

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