Many of us grew up watching Riki Rachtman on MTV, specifically on Headbangers Ball. But our episode 67 guest was and is so much more...

Riki opens up about his relationship with Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose, who he credits for getting him the MTV gig. He also shares stories about the infamous Cathouse club, the November Rain video shoot, and so much more! Most importantly his charity work with stopsoldiersuicide.org. 22% of all suicides are veterans and you can help raise awareness and fund our vets get help at rikisride.com.

Many of us grew up watching Riki Rachtman on MTV, specifically on Headbangers Ball. But our episode 67 guest was and is so much more... Riki opens up about his relationship with Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose, who he credits for getting him the MTV gig. He also shares stories about the infamous Cathouse club, the November Rain video shoot, and so much more! Most importantly his charity work with stopsoldiersuicide.org. 22% of all suicides are veterans and you can help raise awareness and fund our vets get help at rikisride.com.

Riki Rachtman talks Headbangers Ball & The Cathouse - Ep. 67

Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ episodes. 

Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Frank Ferrer, Richard Fortus, Dave Kushner, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dizzy Reed, Myles Kennedy, Brain, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Blackie Lawless n' much more!

Not affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. Current theme song created by Mike Squires.

“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 GN'R manager.

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Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ episodes. Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Frank Ferrer, Richard Fortus, Dave Kushner, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dizzy Reed, Myles Kennedy, Brain, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Blackie Lawless n' much more! Not affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. Current theme song created by Mike Squires. “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 GN'R manager.

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