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Appetite for Distortion
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#GunsNRoses themed interview #podcast. Hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ eps. Not affiliated w/GN’R. afdpod.com
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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The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum | Ep. 542
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November 19, 2025 at 8:26 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.

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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. 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?...
Ozzy & Me & McCartney & Baby Brownstone | Ep. 540
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November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
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
"Don't Cry" for Me, Argentina (Axl's "Tantrum") | Ep. 538
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October 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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's Jess Margera "Can't Stop Running" | Ep. 537
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October 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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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West Arkeen, The Outpatience, and Guns N' Roses | AFD CLIPS
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October 22, 2025 at 12:54 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.

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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
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!

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The Story of West Arkeen and The Outpatience | Ep. 536
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October 17, 2025 at 10:50 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!

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Axl Rose Comic Book Explained by Author | AFD CLIPS
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October 15, 2025 at 9:48 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!

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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. 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, Armored Saint / ex-Anthrax | Ep. 534
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October 6, 2025 at 11:06 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.

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The Story of Billy McCloud: Guns N' Roses "Yesterdays" Co-writer | Ep. 533
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October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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!

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Michael Schenker: Don't Sell Your Soul | Ep. 532
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September 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Exactly what the title says. Didn't want to talk about a first time, so why not a second?

Let's talk about Axl Rose's voice and those who criticize him. We'll be honest with each other, with the right perspective. This time, we're joined by musician/vocal coach, Tony Noyes.

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Fine, I'll talk about Axl's voice: Part II | Ep. 531
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September 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Derek Shulman, of progressive rock pioneers Gentle Giant and legendary A&R man, chronicles a remarkable career surrounded by music in his new memoir.

Derek talks about opening for Black Sabbath, signing Bon Jovi, resurrecting AC/DC, thoughts on Guns N’ Roses, and more! youtu.be/DAxi68hbt7o
Derek Shulman, Gentle Giant: Talkin' Black Sabbath, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and more! | Ep. 530
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September 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
#ICYMI: In our latest episode, Max Cavalera (Soulfly / ex-Sepultura) fondly remembers Ozzy Osbourne: from Christmas dinner together, advice given, and reaction to Roger Waters' negative comments after Ozzy's passing.

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Ozzy Remembered: Max Cavalera talks advice, Christmas dinner, and Roger Waters reaction | AFD CLIPS
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September 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
NEW! Ep. 529 - 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!

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Max Cavalera, SOULFLY: Chama, Ozzy, and Axl | Ep. 529
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September 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
NEW! Ep. 528 - Raine Maida, Our Lady Peace

Raine of Our Lady Peace 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!
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Raine Maida, Our Lady Peace: Talks 30 Years of OLP, Chris Benoit, and Axl Rose | Ep. 528
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September 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#ICYMI: I asked rock legend Glenn Hughes about his relationship with Slash and what he thought of Guns N' Roses when they first hit the scene.

Special appearance from Baby Brownstone.

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September 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#ICYMI: Before Scott Weiland became the lead singer of Velvet Revolver, Slash and company went through hundreds of audition tapes.

How close was Kelly Shaefer to landing that gig first? youtu.be/GJRzcVZgqPI #podcast #interviews #rock
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September 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
NEW! Ep. 527 - 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!

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Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden: More Balls to Picasso (and less cell phones) | Ep. 527
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August 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
NEW! Ep. 526 - Glenn Hughes

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.

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Glenn Hughes talks new album "Chosen" and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 526
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August 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
NEW! Ep. 525 - @donfeldermusic.bsky.social

Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles, joins to talk his “The Rock & Roll Retreat” Sweepstakes to benefit the @stjuderesearch.bsky.social Children's Hospital. Plus, we talk about his relationship with Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash.

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Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles): Rock & Roll Retreat | Ep. 525
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August 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
NEW! Ep. 524 - 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.

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Helloween's Michael Kiske talks Giants & Monsters and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 524
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August 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM