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Welcome to Real Conversations in the QC, a program in partnership with The Lincoln Center in Davenport, hosts and guests will cover a variety of topics, all centering around the experience of people of color in the QCA. Each month, TV6′s Evan Denton, Tim Stinson, Joushua Blount, Jinaya Houston, and Jasmine Butler will talk with people in the Quad Cities community about topics impacting our community.
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“I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast. “- Alan Niven, former GNR manager. "Appetite for Distortion is probably the best name for a podcast that I've ever heard in my life." - Rachel Bolan, Skid Row ------- Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 400+ episodes. Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clar ...
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Brought to you by the music critics at Pitchfork, The Pitchfork Review is a show for music fans and obsessives who can’t wait to talk about the latest releases. Co-hosted by Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel and Reviews Editor Jeremy D. Larson, this podcast pulls back the curtain on our reviews and scores, dives deep into new music, and gives an expert guide to what’s exciting, what’s great, and what’s just plain terrible.
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ABOUT: With over 13 years in Bangkok Thailand, Emanuel Skinner has become a household name and a house music icon locally and abroad. Originally from San Francisco and now a Phuket local sharing his vision and sound all across South East Asia . With over 20 years experience filling the best and biggest venues from Jakarta, Singapore, China, India, to South Korea, Bangladesh to Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and all over Thailand (Chang Mai, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pat ...
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ZZ Ward (Slash's Blues Fest) / KL Doty (Jack Russell Author) | Ep. 474
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First, blues songwriter and guitarist ZZ Ward shares her experience on Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, motherhood, and more!Then, K. L. Doty, author of "The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative" shares her experience writing about, and with, the late Great White frontman, Jack Russell. More info:https://www.zzward.com/https://www.kldot…
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Billy Sheehan talks Mr. Big's Finish, GNR's Beginnings, and His Future | Ep. 473
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"The BIG Finish Live" is a brand-new live album and concert film of Mr. Big’s farewell tour. Here to say goodbye to a BIG band, discuss his future, and recall the early days of Guns N' Roses, is legendary bassist Billy Sheehan. More info:http://www.billysheehan.com/http://www.mrbigsite.com/https://lnk.to/TheBigFinishLivehttps://lnk.to/Mr.Big_Ten#bi…
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Scotti Hill talks Skid Row Live, Singer Search, and a GN'R Riot | Ep. 472
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Skid Row's Scotti Hill talks "Live In London," their first live album and concert film, the search for a lead singer, Guns N' Roses' St. Louis Riot and much more!More info: https://www.skidrow.com/Pre-order + pre-save the album now on vinyl, CD, and digital formats 👉https://skidrow.lnk.to/LiveInLondonOur website:www.afdpod.comVideo version: https:/…
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John Corabi / Tim Montana | Ep. 471
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The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi chats the band's latest album "Light 'Em Up," a special blues record, Slash, Mick Mars, and more!Plus, Tim Montana joins to talk his record "Savage," upcoming tour with Myles Kennedy, having Billy Gibbons as a father figure, his GN'R fandom, and more!More info:https://www.johncorabi.com/https://thedeaddaisies.c…
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Empowerment and enterprise: Celebrating Black-owned Business Month
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August is Black-Owned Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. As we highlight their achievements and address the unique challenges they face, we also encourage everyone to actively support and uplift Black-owned enterprises, ensuring their continued growth and succ…
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Velvet Revolver's Dave Kushner talks Contraband's 20th Anniversary | Ep. 470
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Making his long-awaited return to the podcast, guitarist Dave Kushner talks about the 20th Anniversary of Velvet Revolver's debut album, "Contraband." Dave reminisces on this lifechanging record, answers YOUR questions, and more! More info on Dave:https://linktr.ee/DaveKushnerMusicVR Anniversary Vinyl:https://experiencevinyl.com/products/velvet-rev…
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Michael Schenker: My Years with UFO | Ep. 469
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Michael Schenker celebrates the 50th anniversary of his tenure with UFO with the new album "My Years with UFO," featuring Axl Rose, Slash, and more. Michael joins to chat his upcoming record and collaborations with the Guns N' Roses guys.More info:https://michaelschenkerhimself.com/https://schenker.lnk.to/MYWU…
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Robert DeLeo (STP) and Ed Kowalczyk (Live) | Ep. 468
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Live and Stone Temple Pilots have joined forces for the co-headlining "Jubilee Tour" and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of two of the most beloved albums of the 90s, "Throwing Copper" and “Purple.” Robert DeLeo from Stone Temple Pilots and Ed Kowalczyk from Live join to discuss this and more!More info:https://stonetemplepilots.com/https://freaks…
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This episode is dedicated to Lucy-Blue Knight, stepdaughter of Slash, who tragically lost her life at only 25 years old. We honor Lucy, my father Mark, and all who have lost their battle with depression. In an effort to end the stigma, let's talk.Make a donation in Lucy's name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness:https://donate.nami.org/fundr…
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Jackie Venson (as seen on Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival) (Appetite for Discovery) | Ep. 466
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Opening for Slash on his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, Jackie Venson didn't lose her cool as Slash watched from side stage. It took a long time to reach that level of confidence. Learn all about Jackie's journey to becoming "an Austin legend in the making.”More info:https://jackievenson.com/An "Appetite for Discovery" episode.OUR WEBSITE:www.afdpod.com…
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Gerry Beckley of America + Mark Schulman of P!nk + Hannes Braun of Kissin' Dynamite | Ep. 465
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Packed episode! Featuring Gerry Beckley of America, Mark Schulman formerly of P!nk, and Hannes Braun with Kissin' Dynamite. Plus, my review of half a Foo Fighters show.First, Gerry Beckley, co-founder of the iconic band, America. For my actual radio job, I worked with Gerry to help promote his new self-titled album on different radio stations. Hear…
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd talks New Album, Slash, and Van Halen | Ep. 464
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The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is set to release "Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 2" on September 20th. KWS joins to talk the new record, touring with Van Halen, relationship with Slash, and more!More info:www.kennywayneshepherd.netOur website:www.afdpod.comBy Appetite for Distortion
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It's Always Sonny: Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.) // Sonny Gullage (Blues Artist) | Ep. 463
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First up, P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval joins to talk their new album "Veritas," the band's legacy, and Slash in his dressing room.Then for "Appetite for Discovery," we meet 25-year-old Kevin "Sonny" Gullage to talk his debut album "Go Be Free," the future of the blues, and why Slash is a hero.Plus, "Mr. Mailstone" where I read your listener comme…
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Mark Morton, Lamb of God // Tobias Gustavsson, Nestor | Ep. 462
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First guest: Mark Morton, guitarist and lyricist of the Grammy-nominated band Lamb of God, joins to talk his book "DESOLATION: A Heavy Metal Memoir," mental health, getting help from Slash, and more!Next: Appetite for Discovery with Tobias Gustavsson of Sweden's Nestor talks new album, "Teenage Rebel," relaunching this late 80s band, Axl's vocal st…
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Subtle Slights: The insidious impact of microaggressions
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In Sunday’s episode, we took a look at different forms of microaggressions and how the Black community handles that hurdle.In this episode: Joshua Blount talked with Danielle Harrell and her son, Jada Shepherd, about hair care for minorities. Danielle is a white hairstylist at Studio Seven Fourteen in Davenport, IA and she has been doing hair for o…
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Peter Napoliello (Part III): Geffen N' Roses | Ep. 461
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Peter Napoliello, former SVP of Promotions at Geffen, EMI, and A&M Records, makes his 3rd appearance (eps. 144 and 311) on the podcast to talk Guns N' Roses' past, present, and future. Peter was there for Appetite, Lies, and the Illusions. Where does he think the band stands now?Our website: afdpod.com…
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Jamie Weiland: Keeping Scott's Memory Alive | Ep. 460
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On December 3rd, 2015, the music world mourned over the loss of Scott Weiland. As his wife and best friend, Jamie Weiland shares fond memories, struggles, and misconceptions surrounding the late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer. More Jamie:https://jamieweiland.bigcartel.com/https://www.instagram.com/jamievesperweiland/Our website:http…
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Standby Meets Axl Rose (Appetite for Discovery) | Ep. 459
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Meet 17-year-old Eddie Dolak of the LA-based rock group Standby. Their debut album "All For Nothing" is available now. The future is bright for this young man, and who better to give him career advice than the Axl Rose...in an In N Out Burger. Hear Eddie's story of passion for music and a chance encounter with Guns N' Roses' frontman.More on Standb…
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Daughtry and Jacoby Shaddix talk Mental Health (and GN'R) | Ep. 458
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Chris Daughtry and Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix join for an important mental health conversation. Both have turned their own trauma into song, recently with Daughtry's "Pieces" and Papa Roach's "Leave a Light On." Plus, both reflect on their respective Guns N' Roses experiences.Then, you and I continue the mental health chat. More info:afsp.orgdaugh…
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Bernard Fowler (Rolling Stones) talks Past, Present, and Izzy Stradlin | Ep. 457
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Bernard Fowler's tenure with The Rolling Stones began in 1989. How has he kept a decades-long relationship with Mick and Keith? We chat his youth, Stones career, current projects, plus his friendship and recent photo with Guns N' Roses original, the elusive, Izzy Stradlin. Follow Bernard at:x.com/bernardfowlerinstagram.com/bernardfowlersingsfaceboo…
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In this episode we looked ahead to the Juneteenth holiday and the celebrations taking place in the Quad Cities.By realconversationsqc
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Joe Bonamassa / Robert Jon and The Wreck | Ep. 456
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Famed blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa joins to chat his storied career, latest releases including "Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra," the Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, Slash's impact, and more!Then, we meet Robert Jon of Robert John and The Wreck. We chat his Southern Rock beginnings, upcoming album "Red Moon Rising," favorite GN'R song, an…
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Mark "Weissguy" Weiss, 80's Rock Photography Icon | Ep. 455
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World-renowned photographer, Mark “Weissguy” Weiss, helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s. We chat about Mark's book "The Decade That Rocked," new website ROCKEDmag.com, his legendary Guns N' Roses photos, and much more!More Mark info:thedecadethatrocked.comrockedmag.comVisit our new website @ afdpod.com…
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we’re discussing some of the top moments from the year with the team.By realconversationsqc
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History of Juneteenth holiday, Quad Cities area events to celebrates
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we talk about the history behind the Juneteenth holiday and some of the events that will be happening to celebrate in the Quad Cities area this year.By realconversationsqc
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7 minutes with Slayer's Kerry King | Ep. 454
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The iconic Slayer songwriter/guitarist Kerry King joins to chat his new solo album "From Hell I Rise" (available May 17th), Slash, Appetite for Destruction, and more!Then you and I chat in "My Monologue."More Kerry info: kerrykingofficial.comtwitter.com/kerrykingmusicinstagram.com/kerrykingmusic/facebook.com/KerryKingOfficial/…
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we talked with five Black women who share different viewpoints about what it means to be a Black woman in this day and age.By realconversationsqc
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Being Black in the education system
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In this episode of Real Conversations, we covered what it means to be a Black student in the American education system.By realconversationsqc
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Community impact of the Lincoln Center
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we’re discussing historically black colleges and universities.By realconversationsqc
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we’re discussing how holiday traditions differ and are similar to other communities in the black community.By realconversationsqc
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we’re discussing the importance of mental health in the black community.By realconversationsqc
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Finding diverse and welcoming groups in college
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In this episode of Real Conversations, hosts and guests talk about getting ready to go back to school and how to find diverse groups to fit into in collegeBy realconversationsqc
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Experience being a black man in the Quad Cities
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From those who have been in the community for years to those who are becoming young men, we talk to groups about the black man's experience.By realconversationsqc
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Health complications, diseases impacting the Black community in the QC
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we talk about the health complications and diseases that impact the Black community in the QC and what is being done to better serve the community.By realconversationsqc
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Black men’s violent encounters with law enforcement
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In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC, we talk about a scene repeated time and time again, violent encounters with black men and law enforcement, some turning fatal.By realconversationsqc
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How 'Real Conversations in the QC' came to be
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“Real Conversations in the QC” was relaunched with an episode about how the show came to be and what is to come as the series grows.By realconversationsqc
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Chris Slade's Timeline: AC/DC, Axl, Tom Jones n' more! | Ep. 453
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Legendary drummer Chris Slade joins. We chat about the upcoming album and tour from "The Chris Slade Timeline," AC/DC (...and Axl/DC), Tom Jones, my trip to the U.K., his autobiography and more!Chris Slade info:https://chrisslade.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ChrisSladeACDChttps://www.instagram.com/chrissladedrumshttps://x.com/ChrisSladeDrumshttps://…
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A Brief Chat with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden | Ep 452
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson joins to promote his new solo venture, "The Mandrake Project." We talk "the different sides of Bruce," mental toughness, and more!Then, you and I have a chat. We dissect the Bruce interview and Axl's new website. Is a book coming?More info about The Mandrake Project album and comics here: https://www.themandrakeproject…
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Doc Coyle talks Bad Wolves and Good Guns N' Roses | Ep. 451
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Bad Wolves' guitarist Doc Coyle joins to talk their upcoming tour with P.O.D., new album "Die About It," and his good (and bad) Guns N' Roses concert experiences. #gunsnroses #badwolves #doccoyle More Bad Wolves info:https://badwolvesnation.com/WEBSITE:www.afdpod.comBy Appetite for Distortion
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Wolf Hoffmann talks Accept, A.I., and Appetite | Ep. 450
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Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, of the heavy metal legends Accept, recently announced their new album, Humanoid (available April 26th). Wolf talks the new record, views on Artificial Intelligence, Appetite for Destruction, Balls to the Wall and more!More info:https://www.acceptworldwide.com/https://accept-humanoid.vercel.app/WEBSITE: www.afdpod.comSUPPORT…
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Taking almost as long Chinese Democracy, we finally have a website! Let's discuss the all-new afdpod.com, the future, asking "dumb" GN'R questions and more!#gunsnroses #gnr #podcast More info at....WEBSITE:www.afdpod.comSUPPORT:patreon.com/AFDPodcastMERCH:https://afdpodcast.creator-spring.comSOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAFDPodcastFa…
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Jess Margera talks 25 years of CKY, GN'R riots, and brother Bam | Ep. 448
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CKY drummer and founding member Jess Margera joins to talk their 25th anniversary tour, the infamous 2002 Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy riots and gets candid about his brother Bam. Guest co-host: Scotto returns!More info: https://www.facebook.com/ckyalliance/https://www.instagram.com/ckymusic/https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion…
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Shinedown's Brent Smith and Zach Myers join to talk their latest album "Planet Zero," the Rock Hall of Fame, "November Rain" lyrics, and more.Then, Blake and Joey of Devour The Day and Egypt Central join to talk their latest "Nobody Owns Me," what it's like using a studio after Slash, and more!Special co-host: Baby BrownstoneMore info:https://www.s…
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Rogers Stevens on Blind Melon, Shannon Hoon, and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 446
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Founding member of Blind Melon, guitarist Rogers Stevens, joins to talk his latest project Towne & Stevens. Rogers also shares heartfelt stories about the late Shannon Hoon, the future for Blind Melon, fond memories of touring with Guns N' Roses, and more!More info:https://www.instagram.com/towneandstevens/https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband/T…
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Courtney Taylor-Taylor, The Dandy Warhols | Ep. 445
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The Dandy Warhols' upcoming album "ROCKMAKER" (out March 15th) includes the track “I’d Like To Help You With Your Problem” featuring Guns N' Roses' Slash. Lead singer Courtney Taylor-Taylor joins to talk about collaborating with Slash, Debbie Harry, preparing for their North American and Australian tours, and more!More info: https://dandywarhols.co…
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Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators recently kicked off their international tour with a string of dates in Mexico. Who better to review these shows than the opening act? Velvet Chains' Nils and Jason join.More info:https://velvetchains.com/https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortionBy Appetite for Distortion
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Gus G talks Firewind, Ozzy, Slash and more! | Ep. 443
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Hard rock power metal titans Firewind will release their tenth album, "Stand United" on March 1st. Guitar virtuoso Gus G joins to talk about the new record, his time with Ozzy, playing with Slash, and more!Guest fan co-host: Conie from GreeceFirewind info:https://firewind.gr/https://www.facebook.com/firewindofficialConie's band, Damage Done, new si…
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Appetite for Discovery: Trev Lukather, The Effect | Ep. 442
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Trev Lukather (son of Toto’s Steve Lukather) joins to talk his new band "The Effect." Plus (pun intended) the effect of having a famous father, bonding with bandmate Nic Collins (son of Phil), auditioning for Guns N' Roses at 18 years old, and much more!More info: https://www.theeffectband.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theeffectband/https://www.patr…
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Appetite for Discovery: The Gems | Ep. 441
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Sweden’s THE GEMS have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album "Phoenix." Consisting of ex-Thundermother members, bandmates Guernica Mancini and Mona “Demona” Lindgren chat to let go of the past, embrace the new, and detail how Guns N' Roses influenced them.More info:https://thegems.se/https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/thegemshttps://www.…
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"Hell, Fire And Damnation" is Saxon's 24th studio album. Legendary metal vocalist Biff Byford joins to talk new music, touring, connections to Guns N' Roses and more! Guest fan cohost: Robert from Slovenia (AFD podcast listener)More info: https://www.saxon747.com/https://www.instagram.com/robertpavlic.arthttps://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortionhttps…
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