Tailgunner: New Music, Guns N' Roses, and Grammys Review | Ep. 550

2/5/2026

Appetite for Distortion

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34:25

Tailgunner is on the rise. Judas Priest guitar legend K.K. Downing has dubbed them “the next big thing" and produced their new album, "Midnight Blitz." We talk to Tom (aka Bones) and Rhea about their growth in the UK metal scene, Guns N' Roses fandom, and thoughts on the Grammys. Plus, "Shotgun News" with more talk about a potential new GN'R album and the Ozzy tribute with Slash and Duff. Guest appearance from Baby Brownstone. More info: https://linktr.ee/tailgunnerhq https://www.facebook.com/tailgunnerhq/ https://www.instagram.com/tailgunnerhq/ https://label.napalmrecords.com/tailgunner WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

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Tailgunner: New Music, Guns N' Roses, and Grammys Review | Ep. 550
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Tailgunner is on the rise. Judas Priest guitar legend K.K. Downing has dubbed them “the next big thing" and produced their new album, "Midnight Blitz." We talk to Tom (aka Bones) and Rhea about their growth in the UK metal scene, Guns N' Roses fandom, and thoughts on the Grammys. Plus, "Shotgun News" with more talk about a potential new GN'R album and the Ozzy tribute with Slash and Duff. Guest appearance from Baby Brownstone. More info: https://linktr.ee/tailgunnerhq https://www.facebook.com/tailgunnerhq/ https://www.instagram.com/tailgunnerhq/ https://label.napalmrecords.com/tailgunner WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com
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Tailgunner: New Music, Guns N' Roses, and Grammys Review | Ep. 550

Appetite for Distortion

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