Finnish rock legend Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus joins. We chat their new album "Weirdo" and what it means to be "weird." Plus, Lauri talks about starting the band at only 14, love for GNR's Use Your Illusion, thoughts on music leaks, and more!

More info:

https://therasmus.com/

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

Our website:

https://afdpod.com/

Theme music by Mike Squires

Joining is Jimmy Gnecco, voice and multi-instrumentalist behind the band Ours. Jimmy goes into detail about Ours music and working with Isaac Carpenter, the new drummer for Guns N' Roses. Also, just how close was he to landing the singer slot with Velvet Revolver? Those stories and more!

More info:

http://www.jimmygnecco.com/

https://www.ours.net/

Our website:

https://afdpod.com/

Austin John Winkler, the multi-platinum selling/former frontman of Hinder, joins for candid conversation. Austin opens up about his road to recovery, excitement for the Founder’s debut EP "Walking Ded," and that time he auditioned for Velvet Revolver.

More info:

https://linktr.ee/austinjohnwinkler

https://shorturl.at/G4Pmb

Our website: afdpod.com

Through captivating storytelling and intimate interviews, "The Jersey Sound" documentary displays the state's musical history. Randy Dominguez (Executive Producer) joins to discuss NJ's rock scene stemming from acts like Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, and more!

More info:

https://thejerseysound.com/

https://bio.site/thejerseysound

Our website: afdpod.com

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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Our website: afdpod.com

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

Our website: afdpod.com

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/

Our website: afdpod.com

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

Our website: afdpod.com

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