Adler's Appetite is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2003 by eponymous former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler, the supergroup was originally known as Suki Jones and included vocalist Jizzy Pearl, guitarists Keri Kelli and Brent Muscat, and bassist Robbie Crane. The group disbanded in 2011 and Adler formed an eponymous band including vocalist Jacob Bunton, guitarist Lonny Paul and bassist Johnny Martin. After Adler broke up in 2017, the drummer reformed Adler's Appetite with vocalist Constantine Maroulis, guitarists Michael Thomas and Carl Restivo, and bassist Sean McNabb. As of November 2021, the group includes Adler, Thomas, vocalist Ari Kamin, rhythm guitarist Alistair James and bassist Todd Kerns.
History
2003–2006
Suki Jones was unveiled in March 2003, originally including Adler, vocalist Jizzy Pearl (of Ratt, Love/ Hate and formerly L.A. Guns), guitarists Keri Kelli (formerly of Slash's Snakepit and L.A. Guns) and Brent Muscat (of Faster Pussycat, and formerly L.A. Guns), and Robbie Crane (of Ratt, and formerly the Vince Neil Band). During an early tour in May, Warrant guitarist Erik Turner temporarily substituted for Muscat, who was touring with Faster Pussycat. The band's name was changed to Adler's Appetite in June, to reflect the band's set list which included many songs from the debut Guns N' Roses album Appetite for Destruction. The following month, Pearl was replaced by Sean Crosby, frontman of AC/DC tribute act Back in Black. However, in August it was announced that Pearl had returned to the group for all upcoming tour dates. By the time the group recorded its self-titled debut EP, Muscat was no longer a member of Adler's Appetite. In March 2005, after the EP's release, Pearl left the band again.
Pearl was replaced by Sheldon Tarsha. Beautiful Creatures guitarist Michael Thomas, Izzy Stradlin's guitarist J.T. Longoria and Enuff Z'nuff bassist Chip Z'nuff subsequently replaced Kelli and Crane. In January 2006, it was reported that Adler had fired the band during a European tour. He later performed with several local musicians, including members of Guns N' Rose tribute bands. Adler addressed the European tour controversy in March, confirming that Tarsha, Thomas, Longoria and Z'nuff were no longer members of Adler's Appetite. The band toured in the summer with Faster Pussycat and Bang Tango, with a lineup including Adler, Crane and Bang Tango members Joe Lesté on vocals and Mark Simpson on guitar. Lesté had previously substituted for Pearl, who was unavailable due to "personal obligations", during a Japanese tour in March 2005. The band subsequently went on hiatus, although the previously unreleased song "Sadder Days" was released in April 2007.
2007–2011
In July 2007, the return of Adler's Appetite's was announced for a run of summer shows, with the lineup consisting of Adler, Thomas, Z'nuff and new members Colby Veil of Guns N' Roses tribute band Hollywood Roses on vocals, and Kristy Majors of Pretty Boy Floyd on guitar. The band continued touring sporadically, before unveiling a new lineup in late 2008 – in November, former Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi took the place of Majors on guitar, and in December he announced that Tarsha had returned to the group as frontman. The vocalist lasted just one US tour, before departing again in April 2009. He was replaced a few days later by Rick Stitch, and the group returned to touring. In June, former Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright temporarily filled in for Z'nuff.
The group began recording its debut album later in the year, with "Alive" released as the first new material in July 2010. "Stardog" and "Fading" were released later in December. In early 2011, Grossi left Adler's Appetite to focus on Quiet Riot, which he had recently rejoined; Stitch's Ladyjack bandmate Robo temporarily substituted for the guitarist, before both members left in March to focus on Ladyjack. Adler's Appetite returned in April with new vocalist Patrick Stone (of Aces 'N' Eights) and guitarist Lonny Paul. Despite news that the group had begun recording new material, in September it was announced that Z'nuff had left the band. Adler quickly clarified the bassist's departure, claiming that he was dismissed due to the drummer's intention to start a new group.