Appetite for Distortion

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Marc Canter & Jack Lue talk the Reckless Road of GNR | Ep. 150 Oct 16, 2019

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Marc Canter and Jack Lue were there. They both documented the beginning of GNR and put together the 2008 book "Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction." Hear these two friends discuss how they got involved in the GNR world and reflect on many iconic moments in the band's history. We also ask them YOUR questions.

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard & Art Alexakis of Everclear | Ep. 149 Oct 07, 2019

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First, the Hall of Fame lead singer of Def Leppard calls in to discuss his new album with his other band, Down 'n' Outz - "This Is How We Roll." We chat about his passion for new music, will Def Lep make another record, and his friends in Guns N' Roses. Next, we're joined in-studio by Art Art Alexakis, frontman of Everclear. We discuss his new solo album "Sun Songs," his battle with MS, and if he has a 6-degrees of GNR Bacon connection. Both their new albums come out 10/11/19. 2 interviews , 1 episode!

Author Mick O'Shea talks Dead Straight Guide to Guns N' Roses | Ep. 148 Oct 04, 2019

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Mick 0'Shea is an established author and journalist that has written about artists ranging from the Sex Pistols to One Direction, and topics from rocker deaths to the Hunger Games. "Dead Straight Guide to Guns 'N' Roses" is his latest release and his second GNR book. He calls in to tell us all about his journey as an author and his love of Guns N' Roses. After the interview, an important "Shotgun News" discusses James Hetfield going to rehab and DJ Ashba's recent comments about suicide.

Steel Panther talks "Heavy Metal Rules," Grunge, and Axl's Naps | Ep. 147 Sep 25, 2019

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Stix Zadinia and Lexxi Foxx from glam metal band Steel Panther join us in-studio to discuss their new album "Heavy Metal Rules," feelings on hair metal, grunge, opening for Guns N' Roses and so much more!

Scott Gorham talks Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders, and Axl | Ep. 146 Sep 17, 2019

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Legendary guitarist Scott Gorham is back with a brand new album from Black Star Riders, "Another State of Grace." Scott calls in to discuss the new album, the recording process, and his thoughts on Axl Rose's Thin Lizzy fandom. He also talks about Thin Lizzy opening for GNR in 2012. Then returning for Shotgun News is RussTCB from MyGNRForum.com to discuss even more GNR song leaks since the last episode.

Joel Peresman talks Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Ep. 145 Sep 13, 2019

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The President of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joel Peresman, calls in to discuss the new RRHOF Collectors Set, how the Nirvana reunion formed, and his thoughts on GNR not reuniting for the HOF. Then for Shotgun News, we're joined by RussTCB from MyGNRForum.com to discuss the GNR leaks.

Peter Napoliello talks Geffen & the rise of Appetite for Destruction | Ep. 144 Sep 06, 2019

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Peter Napoliello has worked promotions for artists like Prince, Billy Idol, Aerosmith, and Guns N' Roses. One of his many successful runs was with Geffen during the launch of Appetite for Destruction. Hear Peter give his passionate outlook of GNR and the music industry. Great stories of Prince, promotion, and perspective. Today Peter resides in Estonia where he hosts the "MIndBender" radio show on Raadio 2.

Missy Suicide talks Suicide Girls and Axl's Private Jet | Ep. 143 Sep 02, 2019

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SuicideGirls.com launched September 3, 2001. The Founder, Missy Suicide, joins us to talk about the 18th anniversary of the online community. She discusses what motivated her to create this empowering site for women and the opportunities it's given. Including a music video with Probot, opening for Courtney Love, and of course Guns N' Roses on their 2006 tour.

Steve Stevens talks Deadland Ritual, Billy Idol, and Michael Jackson | Ep. 142 Aug 26, 2019

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Steve Stevens may be most known as Billy Idol's guitarist, but his full resume is Hall of Fame worthy. Steve joins us to discuss his new band Deadland Ritual, featuring Matt Sorum, Geezer Butler, and Franky Perez. We then get to the bottom of if he and Billy Idol were original members of the Neurotic Outsiders with Sorum and Duff McKagan. Steve also chats about if he'll play the new Top Gun theme, working with Michael Jackson, and more! After the interview in "Shotgun News" we discuss the new GNR leak, a song called Hard School.

Bobbie Jean Brown talks Jani Lane, GNR, and New Book | Ep. 141 Aug 22, 2019

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You probably know Bobbie Jean Brown from Warrant's Cherry Pie video and being the ex-wife of the late Jani Lane. And she's totally cool with that. But now with penning her second book and a flourishing stand-up career, she's here to show how much more to her there is. Bobbie discusses her new book "Cherry on Top: Flirty, Forty-Something, and Funny as F**k" while reflecting on untold stories about Guns N' Roses and how she feels today about her late ex-husband's journey. Special co-host is journalist Matt Wake, who writes for AL.com and has had articles published in Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine.

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