# Carmine Appice: Cactus, Vanilla Fudge, and GN'R | Ep. 558

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Podcast: [Appetite for Distortion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/appetite-for-distortion-323516)
Published: 2026-04-08T21:48:41+00:00
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## Resource

Carmine Appice and Cactus have unleashed "Temple Of Blues II," featuring Bumblefoot, Dee Snider, Tracii Guns and several other rock legends. We talk to the drumming icon about his new record, Vanilla Fudge, The Doors, Steven Adler, Ozzy, Eddie Van Halen, turning 80, and more! After the interview, I discuss big news of Melissa Reese leaving the GN'R tour. More info: https://www.cactusrocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cactusrocks Our website: www.afdpod.com

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