Name: Roberta Freeman talks One in a Million, Race, and James Hetfield | Ep. 201 by Appetite for Distortion
Duration: 1 h 24 min 38 s
Description: 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.

"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

"Life is Fighting" is the debut memoir from Kevin Kesar (aka Karrion Kross of the WWE). Karrion talks about becoming an author, obstacles on the path to achieving his dreams, and love for "You Could Be Mine" from Guns N' Roses.

More info:
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Fighting-Kevin-Robert-Kesar/dp/1770418490
https://www.instagram.com/realkillerkross

WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com

WWE's Karrion Kross talks Memoir and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 521

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

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

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.

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

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