We're joined by Joe Bouchard, co-founder of the legendary Blue Öyster Cult. We highlight the Raven Drum Foundation, "Godzilla" with Matt Sorum, thoughts on Appetite, embracing cowbell "fever" and more!

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Performance info:

The Second Annual Raven Drum Foundation Benefit

Raising funds for First Responders.

The Cutting Room

44 East 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016

Friday, April 25th

This special night will include the Second Annual Benefit Concert & Legacy Award Commemoration honoring humanitarian, artist, Co-Founder of KISS, Peter Criss.

Performers include co-founders of Raven Drum foundation, Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and wife Lauren Monroe, Peter Criss, former Blue Oyster Cult members Joe and Albert Bouchard (with Mickey Curry on drums), Mountain’s Corky Laing, and more.

Contact info:

https://ravendrumfoundation.org/

https://www.joebouchard.com/

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Theme music via Mike Squires of Loaded

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal makes his long-awaited debut on the podcast. We chat all about his new album "Bumblefoot Returns!" Plus...our mutual love of cats, the space-time continuum, Baby Brownstone says "Bumblefoot," and much more!

More info:

https://bumblefoot.com/

https://bumblefoot.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bumblefoot

OUR WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

The Dead Daisies are back with "Lookin’ For Trouble," an "unexpected" blues album. Guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich joins to discuss creating the blues with John Corabi, friendship with Richard Fortus, and what David Coverdale told him after an invite to audition for Guns N' Roses.

"Lookin’ For Trouble" available May 30th. More info:

https://thedeaddaisies.com/

https://www.instagram.com/douglasaldrichguitar

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Theme music: Mike Squires of Loaded

Our friend Nils Goldschmidt of Velvet Chains joins. You may have seen them open for Slash with Myles, heard their song "Tattooed" with Richard Fortus, and now they're about to kickoff for Stone Temple Pilots in Brazil. And yes, Nils has been mistaken for Duff...even by Slash's crew! We catch up talking all things VC and GN'R.

More info:

https://velvetchains.com/

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Intro music by Mike Squires of Loaded

Alan Niven makes his triumphant return for this special 2-hour episode. His long-awaited book, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories," is available June 24th. Before we get there, Alan and have a passionate discussion over my own attempt at a book with another ex-Guns N' Roses manager.

Pure rock n' roll stories, I provide the sound n' Alan brings the fury.

Pre-order Alan's book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Fury-Rock-Roll-Stories/dp/1770419942

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sound-N-Fury/Alan-Niven/9781770419940

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The legendary Tracii Guns joins to talk L.A. Guns' new album "Leopard Skin" and dive deep into his musical journey, including how Guns N' Roses first formed. How does he feel about Guns' 40th anniversary? We spotlight the forgotten O.G. of GN'R, the late Ole Beich.

"Leopard Skin" available 4/4

More info:

http://www.lagunsmusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/traciiguns/

Our website:

www.afdpod.com

The legendary Alex Lifeson of Rush joins. We chat his band Envy of None, their new album "Stygian Wavz," and what it means to inspire other musicians.

Then, "Shotgun News!" - You and I discuss Isaac Carpenter becoming the new drummer of Guns N' Roses. Plus, I read your emails for "Mr. Mailstone"

More info:

https://envyofnone.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thereallerxst/

Alex: 00:32 - 10:41

Shotgun News: 11:44 - 31:59

Mr. Mailstone: 32:04 - 42:48

Our website:

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"It's 5 O' Clock Somewhere," the debut album from Slash's Snakepit, recently turned 30 years old. Here to celebrate, reminisce, and talk all about his project "Sextus - Hello the Mushroom," is former Snakepit vocalist Eric Dover.

More info:

https://sextus.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sextusmusic

Our website:

https://afdpod.com/

Pop Evil's 8th album "What Remains" will be unleashed March 21st. Lead singer Leigh Kakaty joins the pod for the 2nd time to discuss the record, embracing a new era, the state of rock today, and to reminisce about when Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion debuted.

More info:

https://popevil.com/

Our website:

www.afdpod.com

The "Duke of Spook," Wednesday 13 joins to talk about his new album "Mid Death Crisis," available April 25th. Weds also chats about his extensive toy collection, Alice Cooper/Marylin Manson comparisons, and partying with Axl Rose right after opening for Guns N' Roses.

More info:

https://officialwednesday13.com/

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www.afdpod.com