"The Violent Hour" is the debut EP from Carla Harvey and Charlie Benante. Carla talks about making this new project with her boyfriend Charlie (aka the Anthrax/Pantera drummer), their experience at Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning," and a staunch defense of Axl Rose at 63.

More info:

https://www.instagram.com/carlaharvey/

https://www.instagram.com/theviolenthourband/

https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Violent-Hour-61565904311273/

WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

Becoming the first all-Arab band to open for Guns N' Roses was a long and difficult road for Nas and Winterburn. Naser Mestarihi from Saudi Arabia joins to share his incredible tale of triumph, including an ongoing battle with MS and direct praise from Duff McKagan.

More info:

https://www.instagram.com/nasmestarihi/

https://www.instagram.com/winterburnofficial/

Our website:

www.afdpod.com

Enuff Z’nuff are back with "Xtra Cherries" and the charismatic Chip Z'nuff returns to the podcast to discuss their new album. Plus, Chip talks about his close relationship with Steven Adler, touring with a Guns N' Roses tribute band, and more!

More info:

https://www.enuffznuff.com/

https://orcd.co/enuffznuff_xtracherries

https://youtu.be/kdpCirxG-WI?si=wWxgSmH_85JTt-FT

https://www.facebook.com/prettytiedupgnr/

"Xtra Cherries," available on all formats everywhere July 25!

WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

Brendan Shane, lead singer of The Nocturnal Affair joins. Set to embark on a UK/EU tour with Wednesday 13 and Drowning Pool, Brendan tells how he found success without trying, passion for Guns N' Roses' music, partying with DJ Ashba, and more!

More info:

https://www.nocturnalaffair.com/

"What is Love" cover: https://youtu.be/xsxkgREE2a4?si=1bNusrgf5xUH6Qk0

WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

Ozzy and Black Sabbath just gave their farewell performance with the epic "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham, England. This legendary event, featuring other acts like Guns N' Roses and Metallica, was streamed globally to 5 million viewers. I watched. Our UK friend Jason was THERE. Come hang out for an in-depth joint review and let's relive the greatest day in metal history!

WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

Rose Tattoo's legendary frontman Angry Anderson is 77 years old and kicking ass. Eager to chat, the Aussie icon talks about if he's still angry, new music, retirement, bonding with Axl Rose, huntsman spiders, and much more!

More info:

https://www.rosetattoo.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/rosetattooband

https://youtu.be/lIXWK_30X9s?si=m9-76RFc3wUL2iqs

OUR WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

He's baaaack, this time as an official author. Alan Niven returns on the day of his book release: "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories" is now available! ...and I read every word of it. We dive deep into his GN'R and Great White tales. Plus, we recount our previous chat and the reaction it caused.

*** Book has just been "delayed by the publisher due to an unforeseen logistical problem until the end of July." ***

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

Previous Alan podcast appearances:

Ep. 48: https://youtu.be/ulQ2WfqVYNE?si=I_VSC1LaqhxVcQw1

Ep. 65: https://youtu.be/uYn9_55AENY?si=AbioxoWaWZ5LuMuY

Ep. 102: https://youtu.be/KRffQcAPBFc?si=V8f5GSKdKLrraQkx

Ep: 500: https://youtu.be/zfPntFX48HM?si=33ytaYuYm-QIl4EY

OUR WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

A music journalist with a career spanning 50 years, Steve Rosen's new book "TONECHASER: Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen" is a heartfelt reflection of his time with the guitar legend. Steve opens up about the friendship with EVH, what went wrong, his classic GN'R interviews, and much more!

More info:

https://www.tonechaserbook.com/

https://www.instagram.com/steve.rosen.guitar.picks/

WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

** I meant Locomotive, not Breakdown with Jeff Beck. Brain fart on my part.

Author and filmmaker Steven Blush joins. We discuss his books and movies; "American Hardcore," "American Hair Metal," and the upcoming "When Rock Met Hip-Hop." Plus of course, how Guns N' Roses connects to it all.

More info:

https://www.instagram.com/thestevenblush

https://stevenblush.com/

WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com

Vincent Martella returns as the voice of 'Phineas' for a new season of beloved, Emmy Award-winning cartoon series, "Phineas and Ferb." Vincent discusses the revival of the hit show and Slash's involvement in their 2011 movie.

Then, I read YOUR feedback in "Mr. Mailstone." PLUS, a contest for the new "Guns N' Roses at 40" book by Martin Popoff. Listen for a chance to WIN!

More info:

https://www.instagram.com/thevincentmartella/?hl=en

https://shows.disney.com/phineas-and-ferb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj7aDHPfzZU

WEBSITE:

www.afdpod.com