SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO Podcasts

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #59: This is a special 2-part episode with part one featuring returning guests author/journalists Martin Popoff and Joel McIver. Martin and Joel talk about their recent works including books on Glenn Hughes, Motorhead, Randy Rhoads, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Thin Lizzy and Martin, as the research coordinator for the VH-1 Classic series Metal Evolution, gives us an inside scoop on all 11 episodes of this groundbreaking new heavy metal TV series. Part two of this podcast features authors/photographers Brian Lew and Harald Oimoen along with book publisher/author Ian Christe as they discuss their latest coffee table book Murder In The Front Row.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #58: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews guitar legend Michael Schenker, Rodrigo Hidalgo and Rafael Pensado from the Brazilian band Mindflow, Sandra Alva from Modern Day Escape and Nightmare Records label owner/vocalist Lance King.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #57: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews guitar legend Marty Friedman, Bay Area metal band Electric Sister, and Silver Mountain founding guitarist/vocalist Jonas Hansson.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #56: Special Interview with Dave Mustaine from MEGADETH.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #55: Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #55: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews Saxon vocalist Biff Byford, Thin Lizzy members Brian Downey, Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson, and Swedish metal band Crash Diet.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #54: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple/Black Country Communion) and That Metal Show Host Eddie Trunk.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #53: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary Diamond Head founding guitarist Brian Tatler, Dangerous Toys/Broken Teeth/Ignitor/Evil United vocalist/frontman Jason McMaster and vocalist Dave Williams and drummer Chris Challice from the great new band Killinger.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #52: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary German metal vocalist Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., Accept), DC4 Guitarist/Vocalist Jeff Duncan and brother/drummer Shawn Duncan, and Margarita Monet and Dave Bates from the band Edge of Paradise.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #51: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (Rainbow/MSG/Alcatrazz) who is back in action with a brand new version of Alcatrazz. Also on this episode are interviews with Free Reign vocalist / Dallas Cowboy's offensive tackle Marc Colombo, former Megadeth/current Metalusion guitarist Glen Drover and Benedictum lead vocalist Veronica Freeman.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #50: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary guitarist Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy/ Motorhead / Wild Horses) who discusses his new solo project, his time with Thin Lizzy and Motorhead as well as his thoughts on the new Thin Lizzy lineup. Brian also shares some fond memories of the late, great Gary Moore. Also on this episode is an interview with Extreme vocalist Gary Cherone who talks about his new side project Hurtsmile as well as an interview with current Thin Lizzy bassist Marco Mendoza who also has a new solo album/project entitled Casa Mendoza.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #49: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary guitarist Marty Friedman, discussing his several musical projects in Japan and his upcoming US summer tour, as well as world renowned guitarist/vocalist David 'Rock' Feinstein of The Rods and Elf. David shares some fond memories about his cousin Ronnie James Dio, who recorded his final vocal session on Rock's latest solo album Bitten By The Beast. Also on this episode is an interview with Texas Hippie Coalition frontman Big Dad Ritch who discusses the band's latest release 'Rollin'.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #48: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews renowned vocalist David Reece (Bangalore Choir, Accept, Sircle of Silence). Currently residing in Germany, David recently reformed the great late '80s blues-based hard rock band Bangalore Choir who just released their new CD Cadence. Also on this episode is a fantastic interview with guitarist Andy Charters and vocalist Nige Roberts of the legendary and pioneering NWOBHM band Marseille who also recently reformed and recorded their new CD Unfinished Business.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #47: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews founding guitarist for the classic German heavy metal band ACCEPT, Wolf Hoffman. The two discuss the new ACCEPT album Blood of Nations and some great stories about the past. Also on this episode is a feature interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. Bill discusses his new projects, the new BLACK SABBATH Paranoid Classic Albums DVD and he also shares some fond memories of Ronnie James Dio.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #46: On this episode Bob Nalbandian conducts interviews with Gary Holt of EXODUS, Herman Rarebell of SCORPIONS fame, and Ken Hammer of PRETTY MAIDS.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #45: Host Bob Nalbandian interviews John Gallagher from RAVEN, John Bush and Joey Vera as well as Gonzo and Phil Sandoval from ARMORED SAINT and Jason McMaster from BROKEN TEETH.