Appetite For Distortion

Mina Caputo is not charging for the follow lecture in episode 72. You'll understand once you listen... Mina first came into prominence with her band Life of Agony in the early 90s. Since then she has quite the journey, including coming out as transgender in 2011. Her story has already inspired so many, but that's only what we knew. Untold tales of auditioning for both Velvet Revolver and the Doors is the start of our conversation, then somehow leads down a thought-provoking road about self-love and the human condition. This is a can't-miss episode with one of rock's most respected vocalists.

Tommy Hollenstein inspires so many with his art, friendship, and life story. A quadriplegic, Hollenstein uses his wheelchair tires to paint. His works have been purchased by actor Joaquin Phoenix, Elton John, and for our Guns N' Roses narrative...his friend Slash. We learn about Tommy's inspirational story, but we also learn he draws faith from his close friends Slash and Steven Adler.

It's been 26 years since the release of "Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds," the self-titled record from founding member of Guns N' Roses' Izzy Stradlin. Here to talk to us about that special record is bassist, Jimmy Ashurst... Jimmy is an incredible storyteller, taking us through how he consumed music as a boy in Italy to Circle Jerk punk rock house parties in Los Angeles. His first band, Broken Homes, would get signed to a label, feature a cameo in Back to The Future, and even have GNR open for THEM. That's only the beginning of Jimmy's fascinating story. How soon after GNR did Izzy reach out to Jimmy? Do they still talk? Could he see a future for the Ju Ju Hounds even after the loss of Charlie Quintana? What does Jimmy's future hold? This, and so so much more in episode 69! Follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Graham Whitford has a legendary father, Brad Whitford from Aerosmith, but our ep. 68 guest is carving his own path... Graham along with the rest of Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown are about to go on their second go-around opening up for Guns N' Roses on the Not in This Lifetime Tour. Graham talks to us about GNR, how he met Tyler Bryant, his famous dad, his "Uncle" Steven Tyler and so much more!!

Many of us grew up watching Riki Rachtman on MTV, specifically on Headbangers Ball. But our episode 67 guest was and is so much more... Riki opens up about his relationship with Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose, who he credits for getting him the MTV gig. He also shares stories about the infamous Cathouse club, the November Rain video shoot, and so much more! Most importantly his charity work with stopsoldiersuicide.org. 22% of all suicides are veterans and you can help raise awareness and fund our vets get help at rikisride.com.

Our special co-host this episode and making his return to the AFD Show is author and former LA Guns Manager, Mr. Raz Cue. In our "Shotgun News" segment, Raz and Brando discuss the last episode with Alan Niven and GNR kicking off their European tour by covering Velvet Revolver for the first time! Then joining the conversation is our guest for this episode, veteran bassist James Hunting. James has worked with Eddie Money, David Lee Roth, Vince Neil, Roger Daltrey, and many others. For this chat we focus on his work with the late West Arkeen and their band The Outpatience. West co-wrote several songs with Guns N' Roses and would have many of the GNR guys play on his 1996 album, including the last known studio track to have both Axl Rose and Slash on it. James also opens up about losing West; being in the house and finding him unresponsive. This only scratches the surface of the candid stories that both James Hunting and Raz Cue share on episode 66. Please enjoy and follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Back on episode 48 of the AFD show, former Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven broke the internet when he spoke of Izzy Stradlin showing up at a soundcheck during GNR's "Not In This Lifetime" tour. Alan returns on episode 65, so what will he have to say this time around? Alan has very passionate opinions on GNR's current management, the new box set, the It's So Easy video (which he himself shelved all those years ago), and much more! He also answers YOUR fan submitted questions! Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Jetboy and Guns N' Roses were playing gigs together before each band even officially had their famous names. Jetboy guitarist Billy Rowe was there and is our guest on episode 64... Before Billy, we speak with this episode's co-host, journalist Matt Wake. Brando and Matt discuss the recent comments made by GNR's manager Fernando and their thoughts on the new Adler's Appetite shows. The guys then welcome in Billy Rowe who shared his beginnings in a San Francisco-based rock band in the early 80s and his relationship with Izzy Stradlin and Bill (aka Axl Rose). He then opens up about Todd Crew, his former band mate and friend of GNR, who died in Slash's arms of an OD in 1987. That's where the Jetboy/GNR relationship changed forever. What are his feelings all these years later? Would he want to play a show with GNR again? His answers might surprise you. Billy also tell us about Jetboy's first album in 30 years (!) and what the future might hold. All this and much more! Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Our guest on episode 63 is Eric Valentine. Eric has produced some of the most notable albums/artists in recent memory: Third Eye Blind, Smash Mouth, Queens of the Stone Age, Joe Satriani, Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani, Nickel Creek, Good Charlotte, Taking Back Sunday, and so many others...including Slash's debut solo record in 2010. Eric tells us about the making of that album and the many famous singers involved: Lemmy, Iggy Pop, Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy and more. He explains Slash's approach to music and if he saw a future between Myles/Slash back then. Eric also shares what it's like to be a first-time dad with his wife, famed singer Grace Potter. Eric Valentine gives us an open and honest conversation about one of the most intriguing records this decade and so much more. Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Episode 62 is pretty much 2 shows in 1. We start the show with friend and journalist, Art Tavana. Along with Art, also joining in big GNR memorabilia collector, Tim Troccoli. With host Brando, the 3 guys discuss the news of the Guns N' Roses mega box set, "Locked N' Loaded." We learn that Tim contributed to the new box set and we all give our opinions of the track listing whether it's all worth the high sale price. About 25 minutes of box set talk (which wasn't enough) we are then joined by singer Constantine Maroulis. Constantine made his name on the 4th season of American Idol and has since found success on Broadway. Not only that, it was recently announced he is the brand new singer of Steven Adler's Appetite. Constantine tells us how the band came to be, his opinion of Adler not being in GNR, what we can expect his partnership with Steven, the Walking Dead, and so so SO much more! After a fun hour-long conversation with Constantine, the guys need to finish their talk on the box set. Should Steven have

In-studio for episode 61 is Appetite for Destruction, a New York-based Guns N' Roses tribute band that have been at it for TWENTY years. They been holding the GNR flag high during a time that Axl and Guns were inactive. Playing premiere clubs like BB Kings in NYC and even performing with Dizzy Reed, their journey has been an amazing one. Who are these guys? How and why have they been paying homage to their favorite childhood band for 2 decades? Tribute bands of not just GNR, but in general are popular and in-demand all over the world. What has kept them successful? How did even Howard Stern learn about them and give praise? This is a really fun conversation and the guys end the show with a live in-studio performance!! Check them out at www.gnrtribute.com. Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Brooklyn is bond in Ep. 60. Our guest this episode is drummer, Johnny Kelly. Johnny currently drums for Glenn Danzig and Dizzy Reed's Hookers & Blow (among a few others!). However he may be most famous for being in the Gothic metal band, Type O Negative. Before we get to Johnny, Brando is joined by special co-host and his long-time friend, John "Stud" Muir. Stud got Brando into Type O in college and has listened to all 60 eps of the AFD show (by choice!). Also we may hear from other "co-hosts," Stud's 1 and 3 year old children in the background... Johnny Kelly then joins and tells us about growing up in Brooklyn, where destiny led him to the drums and a recording studio around the corner from his house. He tells us about his love of KISS, the Beatles, and the early days of Type O Negative. Johnny then opens up about the loss of the legendary front-man of Type O, Peter Steele. Would Johnny even reunite or do a tribute to Type 0 in the same vein as Alice in Chains or Stone Temple Pilots? How did he meet Dizzy

Episode 59 of The AFD Show features perhaps our biggest guest to date, legendary bass guitarist Tommy Stinson. Tommy is iconic from his band The Replacements, a special era of Guns N' Roses, and is now in TWO bands. He is back with Bash & Pop and also with Cowboys in the Campfire, playing guitar in each. Tommy joins us to talk about a special charity event happening in May - Safe At Home--A Benefit For Hudson Little League. The two events will include live music from a plethora of national and regional musicians with all proceeds raised going to the Hudson Little League Association. The first event will be held at Hudson Brewing Company on Saturday, May 5th featuring Tommy's "Cowboys in the Campfire." The second event will be held at Club Helsinki,on Saturday, May 12th with Bash & Pop. For more information on the benefits please visit hudsonbrew.com and helsinkihudson.com Tommy talks to us about how his new bands formed and that we have NEW music to look forward to! He also shares how he met Axl Rose and

Some of the most iconic Guns N' Roses photos you have seen were taken before they were famous. Photographer Jack Lue was lucky enough to capture these special moments in rock history, especially since he went to High School with Slash, or as he knew him...Saul. Before Jack calls in from Culver City, we are joined by another California native and frequent guest of the show, journalist Art Tavana. Art gives us updates on his GNR book and upcoming Chinese Democracy article. Then the guys happily welcome Jack Lue. Jack takes us back to his High School days, where he met Slash, Steven Adler, and Marc Canter. Many of Jack's classic photos are featured in Marc's book "Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction." We learn about the early days of rock photography and if there are unreleased photos of GNR. What is in Jack's collection that fans want? What is his current relationship with the band? We answer these questions and a lot more! Please follow/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes

When the AFD show announced that Chip Z'Nuff would be our next guest, listener of the show & Netherlands native Remco Ver submitted questions to be asked. However Brando took it one step further, asking him to be our special co-host for this episode. So Brando & Remco welcome Chip Z'Nuff from Enuff Z'Nuff to the show. Chip calls in from his studio in Chicago, first reminiscing of his baseball history and local radio. He takes us through the early days of Enuff Z'Nuff, but things really get going once Guns N' Roses is brought up. Chip was an original member of Adler's Appetite and his solo record features both Steven Adler and Slash. Steven and Chip have a special friendship, so when asked about his feelings about Jamie Adler's recent comments, Steven's health, and GNR as a whole, he did not hold back. Chip Z'Nuff is a great storyteller and an extremely positive person, making this episode a fun and informative listen. With Enuff Z'Nuff set to release a new record, Chip is fired up and ready to rock. Please

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake could not stop our guest on episode 56, legendary guitarist Ernie C from the iconic metal band Body Count, Before Ernie calls in from Los Angeles, Brando is joined by special co-host, Katherine Turman. Katherine was not only our guest on Ep. 21, the radio producer of "Nights with Alice Cooper," co-author of "Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal," but also has been friends with Ernie C for decades.... Ernie takes us all on his journey as an only child in Detroit, then moving to LA where he was immediately recruited for a gang but was able to avoid trouble the best way he knew how...the guitar. We hear about how he met Ice-T and the infamous Guns N' Roses/Metallica/Body Count shows in which Metallica asked BC be dropped from the shows because of the "Cop Killer" controversy. How does Ernie feel all these years later? Also we discuss race, his friendship with Duff McKagan, the FIRST Lollapalooza, and so much more! Ernie is a charming and funny guy, and this is a ca

The 55th episode of The AFD Show features our second guest from Duff McKagan's Loaded, bassist Jeff Rouse. Before we get to Jeff, Brando is joined by avid listener of the show and huge Loaded fan, Ray from Scotland. Ray is welcomed on to ask Jeff his own fan questions and to read questions from you, our other listeners. In addition Brando and Ray take part in "Shotgun News," in which they break down the recent Facebook post from Steven Adler's brother, Jamie. There still seems to be hard feelings between Steven and Guns N' Roses, at least according to his brother... Then the guys welcome Jeff Rouse. Jeff first takes us through his childhood just outside of Seattle, seeing bands like Alice in Chains and Mother Love Bone in their heyday. Then we find out how he met bandmate Mike Squires and how they would eventually form a band with Duff McKagan. We not only get updates on the status of Loaded, but Jeff shares a sample of new music from his upcoming solo EP, The Gemini. Also stories of Chris Jericho, Tommy S

"I sing one, then you sing one, and we got Tracy and Roberta here to help you..." Axl Rose famously says during Knockin' on Heaven's Door on the Live Era '87–'93 live album. Roberta being Roberta Freeman, our guest on Episode 54. Roberta's path started as a teased little kid from New York City, which only motivated her to have one of the most accomplished careers as a touring singer. Pink Floyd, Elton John, BB King, and of course Guns N' Roses are just a few of the A-list names on her resume. She takes us through her journey, including the famous Use Your Illusion tour and the November Rain video shoot. Roberta has fought for everything she's earned and remains one of the most sought after talents in the industry. This is a can't-miss conversation for every single Guns N' Roses fan and for all women who have had to fight for respect. She's currently on tour with Brit Floyd, working on her 7th album with Gilby Clarke, and so so much more. Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

The world of comedy and rock n' roll often mix, and legendary comedian Jim Florentine is a perfect example. The former "That Metal Show" host joins episode 53 of the AFD Show to talk how metal shaped his career and his new book, "Everybody Is Awful: (Except You!)" Jim gives us the do's & don'ts of social media and concert goers. We also discuss the potential of the return of That Metal Show. including the real story behind his famous Axl Rose interview. Also discussing his feelings on Axl/DC, Jim gives us a great perspective on the famous GNR Ritz show and the Paradise City video, both of which he was at! Also featured on this episode is special co-host, NYC comedian Joe Pontillo. 2 comedians and a wannabe comedian (Brando) talking GNR? This is a can't miss episode!

Joining Brando IN-STUDIO is Mike Squires, most recognized as the guitarist for Duff McKagan's Loaded. While we learn if there will be more Loaded music and how he met Duff, the guys discuss a lot! From KISS to Louis CK to hair transplants, this 2 hour conversation covers all. We even learn how Squires almost screwed up Gilby Clarke at the RRHOF induction. Squires also answers YOUR questions! Episode 52 is a fun one! Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!