Appetite For Distortion

Guitarist Jay Jay French may be retired from Twisted Sister, but he is as busy as ever. Jay Jay chats about his new podcast "The French Connection," thoughts on Guns N' Roses, the Rolling Stones, and much more!

"Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla" is the new memoir from Brian Wheat. He takes us on a journey through his battle with depression, how Geffen treated Tesla vs Guns N' Roses, and much more!

Emmy Award winning Director Rory Karpf hopes to complete his passion project, a documentary about the late Scott Weiland. Despite landing interviews with Scott's parents and wife, he has faced many challenges. Hear everything you need to know about this hopeful doc, and how you can help.

July 2, 1991. The night of the infamous Guns N' Roses riot near St. Louis. KSHE morning show host Favazz, was there. Let's experience how the radio station went from hosting an exciting rock show to escaping a war zone.

August 8, 1992. The night of the infamous Metallica and Guns N' Roses riot in Montreal. Let's experience the stories of 2 Canadian fans who were there.

Suspect 208 is Niko Tsangaris (guitar), Roman aka Noah Weiland (vocals), London Hudson (drums), and Tye Trujillo (bass). Their long awaited single, "Long Awaited," is now available for streaming.

Toto's Steve Lukather joins to talk his solo album, new Toto lineup, and his friendship with Slash. Then guitarist Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas joins to talk about their 2020 Grammy nomination, admiration for Izzy Stradlin, and more!

Legendary frontman for RATT, Stephen Pearcy hasn't let 2020 slow him down. We talk about new music, seeing Van Halen in the 70s, bonding with Steven Adler when Guns N' Roses broke, that Geico commercial, and much more!

Spike Slawson of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes joins to talk a slew of topics. Special guest co-host, listener Matt from Portland, also takes part in "Fan Obsession."

Jersey Jack Pinball designer Eric Meunier, along with Slash, recently unveiled "Guns N' Roses: Not In This Lifetime Pinball." Eric joins us to share how this innovative machine came to be, including details of Slash's creative vision.

Malxolm Brixkhouse and his former Unlocking the Truth bandmates took the metal world by storm when they were only 13 years old. Now 19, Malxolm is solo and ready to grab the newer generation's attention to the genre. We discuss opening for GNR and Slash at such a young age and what his plans are for the future.

Former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein joins us for a closer look into the GNR live album, "Live Era '87-'93" and answers your questions! Plus we're joined by rock journalist Matthew Wake.

Legendary guitarist Robby Krieger checks in to chat about the 50th Anniversary of Morrison Hotel, playing with Slash, Scott Weiland, and what The Doors mean to a younger generation. Then, "Van Halen Rising" author Greg Renoff discusses the impactful loss of Eddie Van Halen.

Steve Riley returns to the podcast and this time he's bringing his LA Guns bandmate Kelly Nickels. They discuss their new album "Renegades" and reflect on the Sunset Strip in the 80s, including a fun story of Steve hanging with Eddie Van Halen to go see a young Randy Rhoads perform. Special co-host, Mark Alexander-Erber of Golden Robot Records

Stone Gossard should be touring with Pearl Jam now, but 2020 happened. Silver lining? New band and album. Painted Shield's self titled debut hits 11/27. We talk the new album, plus reflect on Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog, and a Pearl Jam/GNR tour rumor.

Against Me's Laura Jane Grace shares how her new solo album "Stay Alive" unexpectedly came to be and reflects on the 2002 debut "Reinventing Axl Rose." Then we have an appetite for discovery with South of Eden. We learn all about the rock band from Columbus, Ohio through our 6-degrees of GNR Bacon.

The Metal God, Rob Halford joins us to talk about his new autobiography "Confess" and answers YOUR questions! Plus we meet Detroit guitarist Sammy Boller to chat about his new instrumental album "Kingdom of the Sun" and his favorite Slash solos.

As arguments and unrest populate headlines and divide households, Scott Stapp has released a powerful lyric video for “World I Used To Know." We discuss the song's message, plus Brando tells Scott his vision of a Stapp-led Velvet Revolver. How does he respond?

Back in Ep. 206, we met Brandon Fields who created an unnamed band with Todd Kerns and members of Ace Frehley's solo. Today, we meet "Minefield" with Brandon, Todd, and Mark Alexander (CEO of Golden Robot Records). Recorded on Zoom 9/23/20.

Fresh off the heels of his latest solo album, "Beautiful Things," Donnie Vie (former Enuff Z'nuff)talks to us about his career, where things stand with his former band, and how sobriety has changed his life. Special co-host: Ian Scotto