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The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

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Bad Wolves and ex-God Forbid guitar player Doc Coyle talks to professionals in the music world and other creative industries about the challenges and transitions of leaving monumental ventures. This podcast is for those passionate and driven 20-30 somethings at a crossroads trying to figure out "what's next?"
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Appetite for Distortion

Appetite for Distortion

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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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Doc welcomes Mercedes, Morgan, and Tara from the band Kittie to the show. This episode features the songs "Systemic" by Fear of Water featuring Aaron Nordstrom and "Eyes Wide Open" by Kittie. Follow Mercedes on Instagram @mercedesdrums and Twitter @love_instereo Follow Morgan on Instagram @dialMformorgan and Twitter @morgankittie Follow Tara on Ins…
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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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Nick DePirro, guitarist of Night Verses, joins the Riffhard Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Nick DePirro and his unique style 00:02:00 - Influences and Genre Blend 00:04:43 - Use of Octave Settings in Guitar Playing 00:07:13 - Creative Use of Pitch Effects 00:11:07 - The Switch to Fractal and the Benefits of Modelers 00:16:50 - Pros a…
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Chapters: 00:02:00 - Imminence's Genre Evolution 00:09:25 - Crafting Arrangements 00:14:45 - Intuitive Songwriting Approaches 00:21:54 - Writing for Authenticity 00:26:33 - Discovering a New Sound 00:40:32 - Embracing Change 00:47:30 - Rhythm's Significance 00:52:38 - Virtuosos and the Essence of Our Songs 00:54:47 - The First Song Harald Learned o…
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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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We're joined by Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk) and Chris Kelly (Ex Ice Nine Kills touring guitarist, Alustrium) to discuss the reality of living your dreams, eating eyeballs, and their brand new band Hillhaven. Chapters: 00:02:54 - Shifting Focus in the Music Industry 00:09:19 - Overcoming Challenges and Changing Definitions of Success 00:1…
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In the 4th installment in the "Symposium" series, Doc welcomes back Ryan J. Downey (Journalist Speak N Destroy Podcast), Eric German (Entertainment Lawyer), and Mike Mowery (Artist Manager) to the show to answer the question, "What does it take to make it in the world or rock and metal in 2024?" This episode features the songs "The Ride" by Centers…
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Jon Deiley of Northlane joins us to talk about why he uses Ableton, his writing process, what guitarists should focus on, programming insane light shows, and more. Chapters: 00:01:42 - The Cutthroat Mindset in Songwriting 00:03:36 - Unleashing Creativity in Music and Sound 00:07:50 - Nurturing Authenticity in Songwriting 00:11:34 - Enhancing Flow a…
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Doc welcomes In Search Of Sun vocalist and independent filmmaker, Adam Leader, to the show. This episode features the songs "One Day" by Defected and "Lemon Amigos" by In Search Of Sun. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamLeaderOfficial Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor Defected at https://www.instagram…
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Alyssa Day returns to the Riffhard Podcast to talk about making her puppy-filled video for "Trundle," how she recovered from a debilitating arm injury, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Exploration of Puppy Love 00:12:50 - Breathing Life Into Instrumental Melodies 00:15:01 - Authentic Artistry in the Music Domain 00:17:02 - Reflecti…
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Doc welcomes Mircea Gabriel Eftemie, guitarist and founding member of Danish metal band, Mnemic, to the show. This episode features the songs "Here Comes The Rain Again" by Logical Terror and "Meaningless" by Mnemic. Follow Mircea on Twitter @MirceaGEftemie and Instagram @MirceaEftemie Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out …
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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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Doc welcomes former Issues and current Bad Wolves guitarist, AJ Rebollo to the show. This episode features the songs "Let Me Bleed" by West Creek, "Hopeless" by Silent Season, and "Since I Lost You" by Issues. Follow AJ on Twitter and Instagram @AJBends Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor West Creek…
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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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Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills drummer, Patrick Galante, to the show. This episode features the songs "Unbound" by By The Thousands, "Vulcan Death" by Titan Metal featuring Lee McKinney, and "Headstone" by Lowist. Follow Patrick on Twitter @PAT_terns and Instagram @PatrickGalante Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this epis…
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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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Doc welcomes former Bullet For My Valentine and current Kill The Lights drummer, Michael "Moose" Thomas to the show. This episode features the songs "Octane" by Nik Nocturnal and Bad Wolves, and "Scapegoat" by Kill The Lights. Follow Moose on Twitter and Instagram @MooseKTL Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts…
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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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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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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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Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills guitarist and backing vocalist, Ricky Armellino, to the show. This episode features the songs "B1NARY D1V1S10N" by Human Entropy, "Knife" by Bad Wolves, and "Meat & Greet" by Ice Nine Kills. Follow Ricky on Twitter and Instagram @RickyArmellino Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's…
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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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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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Wes Hauch of Alluvial joins Eyal Levi and guest co-host Spiro Dussias. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Riffhard Podcast with guest Wes Hauch 00:03:14 - Cultivating Consistency in Technique Development 00:07:05 - Mastering the Art of Project Completion 00:10:37 - Navigating the Demand for Continuous Music Releases 00:18:00 - Examining Metallica's Imp…
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Doc welcomes Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall, host and mastermind of metal comedy show and YouTube channel, Two Minutes To Late Night, to the show. This episode features the songs "Hard Reset" by Conversion Delay and "Blackened" by Two Minutes To Late Night featuring Doc Coyle, Troy Sanders, Jordan Olds, Dan Wilding, and Nate Garrett. Follow Jordan …
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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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Max Cavalera (Soulfly/ex-Sepultura) returns to the podcast to talk about his new band "Go Ahead and Die," performing with his sons, GN'R at Rock in Rio, and much more!Guest fan cohost: Jeff from Michigan (AFD podcast listener) Links: https://goaheadanddie.bfan.link/gaaduhmechhttps://www.instagram.com/goaheadanddieband/https://www.soulfly.comhttps:/…
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Asking Alexandria are set to embark on the “All My Friends” North American tour in support of their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here?". Joining is lead singer Danny Worsnop to chat the tour, a love triangle with Axl Rose, working out with the Ultimate Warrior, and more!More info:https://www.askingalexandria.com/https://linktr.ee/appetitefordi…
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"Rock to Recovery" transforms lives through the powerful experience of writing and performing music. We speak with its founder, guitarist Wesley Geer, about R2R's mission, his time with Hed PE, Korn, and jogging in Belgium with Duff McKagan.More info:Donate - https://rocktorecovery.org/Wes' new band H3M3N - https://shorturl.at/jrFM8https://www.patr…
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The 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala takes place on January 24th. Inductees include Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Eddie Trunk and many more deserving names. Founder/CEO of the Metal Hall of Fame, Pat Gesualdo, joins to talk "the most important night in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.” Links:https://metalhalloffame.org/https://www.patreon.com/theafdpodcas…
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Private Investigator, Podcaster, and Author Darren Paltrowitz joins to talk his new publication, "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World." We chat all things Diamand Dave, Guns N' Roses, and more!More info:https://www.vhnd.com/2023/12/20/dlr-book-how-david-lee-roth-changed-the-world-available-now/https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion…
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Doc welcomes David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, and Alex Skolnick to the show to discuss all things Metal Allegiance. This episode features the songs "Sever" by Lockjaw and "Bound By Silence" by Metal Allegiance featuring John Bush. Follow David on Instagram @DavidEllefsonBass Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkMenghi and Instagram @MarkMenghi Follow Alex on Tw…
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Tank The Tech is a popular YouTuber by night and guitar tech/tour manager by day. His YouTube channel has grown very fast because of how much truth he spits about reality in the music industry. Chapters:00:02:06 - The Importance of Knowing Guitar Set-up Basics00:06:24 - Stepping Into a Guitar Tech Gig00:08:21 - The Importance of String Height and M…
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Nizar Osmani is a frequent Riffhard collaborator, mastermind guitarist, and ER doctor. Chapters: 00:11:00 - Getting More Done in Less Time 00:27:34 - the Value of Music and Art Education 00:33:42 - Music Theory and Language Learning 00:41:58 - the Importance of Listening and Interpretation 00:44:03 - Breaking Out of Tendencies With Modal Interchang…
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Guns N' Roses and lawsuits are not strangers. However, two new recent allegations against Axl Rose and manager Fernando have rocked the fanbase. Joining to help make sense of it all is Jeff Hackney, Partner at the St. Louis office of HKM Employment Attorneys, LLP, whose practice representing employees includes sexual harassment cases.A rational n' …
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Dave Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and Guilherme Miranda (Ex-Entombed A.D.) play guitar and bass for Dieth. Chapters: 00:03:28 - The Organic Story of Their Band 00:07:36 - The Beginnings of the Collaboration 00:13:18 - The Writing Process and Recording Techniques 00:20:46 - Composing With Vocals in Mind 00:28:25 - Collaboration and Limitations in Drum Pro…
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