Appetite for Distortion
@theafdpodcast.bsky.social
#GunsNRoses themed interview #podcast. Hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ eps. Not affiliated w/GN’R. afdpod.com
ICYMI: James Greene Jr. is the author of "Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy" joined us. Some reviewers say the book focuses too much on the negative side of Axl Rose. In this clip, @jamesgreenejr.bsky.social explains.
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Author of Chinese Democracy Book talks Axl Rose | AFD CLIPS
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January 24, 2026 at 10:49 PM
ICYMI: James Greene Jr. is the author of "Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy" joined us. Some reviewers say the book focuses too much on the negative side of Axl Rose. In this clip, @jamesgreenejr.bsky.social explains.
youtu.be/FsTGMqgLDWY
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NEW! Ep. 548 - Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy
Joining is @jamesgreenejr.bsky.social, the author of the first book to unravel the entire bizarre story behind the album.
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Joining is @jamesgreenejr.bsky.social, the author of the first book to unravel the entire bizarre story behind the album.
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"Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy" | Ep. 548
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January 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
NEW! Ep. 548 - Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy
Joining is @jamesgreenejr.bsky.social, the author of the first book to unravel the entire bizarre story behind the album.
youtu.be/n8_mnJaBblU
Joining is @jamesgreenejr.bsky.social, the author of the first book to unravel the entire bizarre story behind the album.
youtu.be/n8_mnJaBblU
NEW! Ep. 547 - Kicking off '26 with new resolutions and a favorite guest. Former Geffen SVP of Promotions, Peter Napoliello returns for more stories about his days with Guns N' Roses.
We discuss the departure of Izzy, legacy of GN'R, perspective toward older artists, and more!
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We discuss the departure of Izzy, legacy of GN'R, perspective toward older artists, and more!
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Peter Napoliello: Part IV (Geffen, Guns N' Roses, and The Power of Legacy) | Ep. 547
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January 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
NEW! Ep. 547 - Kicking off '26 with new resolutions and a favorite guest. Former Geffen SVP of Promotions, Peter Napoliello returns for more stories about his days with Guns N' Roses.
We discuss the departure of Izzy, legacy of GN'R, perspective toward older artists, and more!
youtu.be/hnk-CD0HRWg
We discuss the departure of Izzy, legacy of GN'R, perspective toward older artists, and more!
youtu.be/hnk-CD0HRWg
NEW! Ep. 546 - A Show about Nothin' (and Atlas)
New(ish) songs, another tour, your comments, a GN'R/Seinfeld multiverse...it's last podcast of 2025! First half: My review of "Nothin'" and "Atlas." Second half: "Mr. Mailstone," reading your letters.
See ya in '26!
youtu.be/XBmspKZh94k #gunsnroses
New(ish) songs, another tour, your comments, a GN'R/Seinfeld multiverse...it's last podcast of 2025! First half: My review of "Nothin'" and "Atlas." Second half: "Mr. Mailstone," reading your letters.
See ya in '26!
youtu.be/XBmspKZh94k #gunsnroses
A Show about Nothin' (and Atlas) | Ep. 546
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December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW! Ep. 546 - A Show about Nothin' (and Atlas)
New(ish) songs, another tour, your comments, a GN'R/Seinfeld multiverse...it's last podcast of 2025! First half: My review of "Nothin'" and "Atlas." Second half: "Mr. Mailstone," reading your letters.
See ya in '26!
youtu.be/XBmspKZh94k #gunsnroses
New(ish) songs, another tour, your comments, a GN'R/Seinfeld multiverse...it's last podcast of 2025! First half: My review of "Nothin'" and "Atlas." Second half: "Mr. Mailstone," reading your letters.
See ya in '26!
youtu.be/XBmspKZh94k #gunsnroses
#ICYMI: For 17 years @dancleary79.bsky.social worked as a guitar tech for Jane's Addiction, but when that abruptly ended, he got a rare opportunity to fill-in as bass tech for Guns N' Roses.
youtu.be/5O6G-qPYDl0 #gunsnroses #podcast
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Becoming Duff McKagan's bass tech: Dan Cleary, Jane's Addiction | AFD CLIPS
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December 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
#ICYMI: For 17 years @dancleary79.bsky.social worked as a guitar tech for Jane's Addiction, but when that abruptly ended, he got a rare opportunity to fill-in as bass tech for Guns N' Roses.
youtu.be/5O6G-qPYDl0 #gunsnroses #podcast
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NEW! Ep. 545 - Joining is @dancleary79.bsky.social, guitar/bass tech for Jane's Addiction. Dan gets candid about their infamous fight and breakup. Plus, stories about Guns N' Roses' recent tour (filled in for Duff's tech, McBob), Yankees/Red Sox, and more!
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Dan Cleary talks Jane's Addiction breakup and touring with Guns N' Roses | Ep. 545
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December 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
NEW! Ep. 545 - Joining is @dancleary79.bsky.social, guitar/bass tech for Jane's Addiction. Dan gets candid about their infamous fight and breakup. Plus, stories about Guns N' Roses' recent tour (filled in for Duff's tech, McBob), Yankees/Red Sox, and more!
youtu.be/lXgk7gCFLKw #podcast #podcasts
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NEW! Ep. 544 - Street Child O' Mine: When Guiliette met Izzy
Let's go back to 1987 when a soon-to-be famous Guns N' Roses played Dusseldorf, Germany. It was there Izzy Stradlin came into Guiliette's life. She shares her story (& pics) for the first time:
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Let's go back to 1987 when a soon-to-be famous Guns N' Roses played Dusseldorf, Germany. It was there Izzy Stradlin came into Guiliette's life. She shares her story (& pics) for the first time:
youtu.be/p661Hh65A5w
Street Child O' Mine: When Guiliette met Izzy | Ep. 544
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December 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
NEW! Ep. 544 - Street Child O' Mine: When Guiliette met Izzy
Let's go back to 1987 when a soon-to-be famous Guns N' Roses played Dusseldorf, Germany. It was there Izzy Stradlin came into Guiliette's life. She shares her story (& pics) for the first time:
youtu.be/p661Hh65A5w
Let's go back to 1987 when a soon-to-be famous Guns N' Roses played Dusseldorf, Germany. It was there Izzy Stradlin came into Guiliette's life. She shares her story (& pics) for the first time:
youtu.be/p661Hh65A5w
#ICYMI: Matt Sorum spoke about how rock n' roll keeps us young, getting involved with the Aerosmith / Yungblud collaboration, and likening it to when Guns N' Roses covered "Sympathy for the Devil."
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Matt Sorum talks Steven Tyler, Yungblud, and Guns N' Roses | AFD CLIPS
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December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
#ICYMI: Matt Sorum spoke about how rock n' roll keeps us young, getting involved with the Aerosmith / Yungblud collaboration, and likening it to when Guns N' Roses covered "Sympathy for the Devil."
youtu.be/jviQObEb0VQ
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#ICYMI: Longtime Guns N' Roses tour manager Del James spoke about being at Ozzy's final show and what 40 years of GN'R means to him.
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Del James on Ozzy's final show and 40 years of GN'R | AFD CLIPS
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December 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
#ICYMI: Longtime Guns N' Roses tour manager Del James spoke about being at Ozzy's final show and what 40 years of GN'R means to him.
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NEW! Ep. 543 - Del James
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!
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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!
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Del James: Consensual Violence | Ep. 543
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November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW! Ep. 543 - Del James
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!
youtu.be/WUbqMXrcEBc?...
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!
youtu.be/WUbqMXrcEBc?...
Happy 65th Birthday Matt Sorum!! Celebrate by listening to our NEW interview!
Ep. 542 | The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum
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Ep. 542 | The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum
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The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum | Ep. 542
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November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Happy 65th Birthday Matt Sorum!! Celebrate by listening to our NEW interview!
Ep. 542 | The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum
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Ep. 542 | The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum
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NEW! Ep. 541 - Roddy Bottum, Faith No More
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.
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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.
youtu.be/iFHcAdxGtso @akashicbooks.bsky.social
Roddy Bottum, Faith No More: "The Royal We" is "One in a Million" | Ep. 541
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November 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
NEW! Ep. 541 - Roddy Bottum, Faith No More
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.
youtu.be/iFHcAdxGtso @akashicbooks.bsky.social
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.
youtu.be/iFHcAdxGtso @akashicbooks.bsky.social
NEW! Ep. 540: Ozzy & Me & McCartney & Baby Brownstone
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. Then my son and I try to recap his first rock concert. youtu.be/24AWElv0L4s?...
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. Then my son and I try to recap his first rock concert. youtu.be/24AWElv0L4s?...
Ozzy & Me & McCartney & Baby Brownstone | Ep. 540
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November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NEW! Ep. 540: Ozzy & Me & McCartney & Baby Brownstone
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. Then my son and I try to recap his first rock concert. youtu.be/24AWElv0L4s?...
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. Then my son and I try to recap his first rock concert. youtu.be/24AWElv0L4s?...
ICYMI: Transcribed part of my interview with Dan McConomy about the late West Arkeen.
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The Tragic Story of West Arkeen and The Outpatience
Dan McConomy was the manager for West Arkeen and his band, The Outpatience. During episode 536 of Appetite for Distortion, Dan spoke about the late musician, truth behind his tragic death, and how Gun...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
ICYMI: Transcribed part of my interview with Dan McConomy about the late West Arkeen.
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NEW! Ep. 538 - Let's welcome Agustín, who was there for Axl's mic throwing/drum kicking "tantrum" in Argentina. What happened and what should be the appropriate response?
Agustín had his GN'R doubts going in but left with a difference perspective. youtu.be/rQ1jpTODL6M #gunsnroses
Agustín had his GN'R doubts going in but left with a difference perspective. youtu.be/rQ1jpTODL6M #gunsnroses
"Don't Cry" for Me, Argentina (Axl's "Tantrum") | Ep. 538
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October 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
NEW! Ep. 538 - Let's welcome Agustín, who was there for Axl's mic throwing/drum kicking "tantrum" in Argentina. What happened and what should be the appropriate response?
Agustín had his GN'R doubts going in but left with a difference perspective. youtu.be/rQ1jpTODL6M #gunsnroses
Agustín had his GN'R doubts going in but left with a difference perspective. youtu.be/rQ1jpTODL6M #gunsnroses
NEW! Ep. 537 - Jess Margera, @ckymusic.bsky.social
CKY are back with their new single, "Can't Stop Running." @jessmargera.bsky.social joins to talk new music, thoughts on Axl's recent inner-ear monitor drama, and more stories from the infamous 2002 tour with Guns N' Roses. youtu.be/EmRa46bPBbQ
CKY are back with their new single, "Can't Stop Running." @jessmargera.bsky.social joins to talk new music, thoughts on Axl's recent inner-ear monitor drama, and more stories from the infamous 2002 tour with Guns N' Roses. youtu.be/EmRa46bPBbQ
CKY's Jess Margera "Can't Stop Running" | Ep. 537
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October 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
NEW! Ep. 537 - Jess Margera, @ckymusic.bsky.social
CKY are back with their new single, "Can't Stop Running." @jessmargera.bsky.social joins to talk new music, thoughts on Axl's recent inner-ear monitor drama, and more stories from the infamous 2002 tour with Guns N' Roses. youtu.be/EmRa46bPBbQ
CKY are back with their new single, "Can't Stop Running." @jessmargera.bsky.social joins to talk new music, thoughts on Axl's recent inner-ear monitor drama, and more stories from the infamous 2002 tour with Guns N' Roses. youtu.be/EmRa46bPBbQ
Dan McConomy was the manager for West Arkeen and his band, The Outpatience. We learn more about the late musician's album "Anxious Disease" and its Guns N' Roses ties.
Clip from our most recent episode. Full eps wherever you get your podcasts.
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Clip from our most recent episode. Full eps wherever you get your podcasts.
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West Arkeen, The Outpatience, and Guns N' Roses | AFD CLIPS
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October 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Dan McConomy was the manager for West Arkeen and his band, The Outpatience. We learn more about the late musician's album "Anxious Disease" and its Guns N' Roses ties.
Clip from our most recent episode. Full eps wherever you get your podcasts.
youtu.be/n6vgFFbhoRc
Clip from our most recent episode. Full eps wherever you get your podcasts.
youtu.be/n6vgFFbhoRc
The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer
Wish I had the time to write an article about all my interviews. Made sure to get this one down in print.
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Wish I had the time to write an article about all my interviews. Made sure to get this one down in print.
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The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer
Musician Billy McCloud is credited for co-writing the Guns N' Roses song "Yesterdays" from Use Your Illusion II, along with Del James, West Arkeen, and Axl Rose.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer
Wish I had the time to write an article about all my interviews. Made sure to get this one down in print.
afdpod.com/articles/f/t...
Wish I had the time to write an article about all my interviews. Made sure to get this one down in print.
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NEW! Ep. 536 - The Story of West Arkeen and The Outpatience
Dan McConomy was the manager for West and his band. We learn more about the late musician, West's tragic death, a crazy story behind the monkey album cover, Guns N' Roses' early days, and more!
youtu.be/m4G65WXNZWo
Dan McConomy was the manager for West and his band. We learn more about the late musician, West's tragic death, a crazy story behind the monkey album cover, Guns N' Roses' early days, and more!
youtu.be/m4G65WXNZWo
The Story of West Arkeen and The Outpatience | Ep. 536
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October 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
NEW! Ep. 536 - The Story of West Arkeen and The Outpatience
Dan McConomy was the manager for West and his band. We learn more about the late musician, West's tragic death, a crazy story behind the monkey album cover, Guns N' Roses' early days, and more!
youtu.be/m4G65WXNZWo
Dan McConomy was the manager for West and his band. We learn more about the late musician, West's tragic death, a crazy story behind the monkey album cover, Guns N' Roses' early days, and more!
youtu.be/m4G65WXNZWo
#ICYMI: Interview with Sumerian Comics about the new Axl Rose graphic novel...
Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joined to tell us just how involved Axl is!
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Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joined to tell us just how involved Axl is!
youtu.be/per5VrEjVYo #gunsnroses #axlrose #podcast
Axl Rose Comic Book Explained by Author | AFD CLIPS
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October 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#ICYMI: Interview with Sumerian Comics about the new Axl Rose graphic novel...
Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joined to tell us just how involved Axl is!
youtu.be/per5VrEjVYo #gunsnroses #axlrose #podcast
Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joined to tell us just how involved Axl is!
youtu.be/per5VrEjVYo #gunsnroses #axlrose #podcast
NEW! Ep. 535 - Nathan Yocum of Sumerian Comics
Axl has teamed up with Sumerian Comics to launch a brand-new graphic novel, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction." Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joins to tell us all about it!
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Axl has teamed up with Sumerian Comics to launch a brand-new graphic novel, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction." Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joins to tell us all about it!
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"Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction" Graphic Novel from Sumerian Comics | Ep. 535
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October 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
NEW! Ep. 535 - Nathan Yocum of Sumerian Comics
Axl has teamed up with Sumerian Comics to launch a brand-new graphic novel, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction." Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joins to tell us all about it!
youtu.be/oOwxCBaf_t0
Axl has teamed up with Sumerian Comics to launch a brand-new graphic novel, "Axl Rose: Appetite For Destruction." Nathan Yocum, Sumerian co-founder and series co-creator, joins to tell us all about it!
youtu.be/oOwxCBaf_t0
NEW! Ep. 534 - John Bush
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!
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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!
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John Bush, Armored Saint / ex-Anthrax | Ep. 534
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October 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
NEW! Ep. 534 - John Bush
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!
youtu.be/3l-Wj6mTp7U
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!
youtu.be/3l-Wj6mTp7U
NEW! Ep. 533 - The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer
Cynthia McCloud is eager to let fans know who her brother was and how generous Axl Rose is. A previously untold tale of one of GNR's most classic songs.
youtu.be/xDxL0OOKfSo #gunsnroses #podcast #axlrose
Cynthia McCloud is eager to let fans know who her brother was and how generous Axl Rose is. A previously untold tale of one of GNR's most classic songs.
youtu.be/xDxL0OOKfSo #gunsnroses #podcast #axlrose
The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer | Ep. 533
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October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW! Ep. 533 - The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer
Cynthia McCloud is eager to let fans know who her brother was and how generous Axl Rose is. A previously untold tale of one of GNR's most classic songs.
youtu.be/xDxL0OOKfSo #gunsnroses #podcast #axlrose
Cynthia McCloud is eager to let fans know who her brother was and how generous Axl Rose is. A previously untold tale of one of GNR's most classic songs.
youtu.be/xDxL0OOKfSo #gunsnroses #podcast #axlrose