SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO Podcasts

The Great JUDAS PRIEST Debate! On this episode host Bob Nalbandian is joined by head of A and R at Roadrunner Records, Monte Conner and author Martin Popoff to discuss and debate on Judas Priest's extensive career as they examine the band's entire catalog. This exclusive 3-way conversation ties in with the release of Martin's band new book on ECW Press entitled Judas Priest: Heavy Metal Painkillers.

The NAMM 2008 Episode. Host Bob Nalbandian conducts interviews live from the NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA. This episode is jam packed with interviews from a variety of rock/metal artists including: David Ellefson (F5, Temple of Brutality, Iron Steel), Gene Hoglan (Forbidden, Strapping Young Lad), Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot), Dennis Casey (Flogging Molly), Juan Garcia (Agent Steel), Ron Keel (Keel, Steeler), Mike Stone (Queensryche), and other great performers and industry insiders.

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews Rammstein/Emigrate founding guitarist Richard Kruspe. This episode also features part II of the NWOBHM special with interviews of Cliff "the riff" Evans from British punk/metal pioneers TANK and Paul Dianno's KILLERS as well as an interview with Cloven Hoof vocalist Russ North.

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews drum legend Vinnie Paul from HellYeah and thrash metal legend and founding Exodus guitarist Gary Holt. Also included on this New Year episode is an archive interview excerpt with the metal master, Ronnie James Dio, conducted by Bob Nalbandian in 1983 shortly after the release of the Holy Diver record.

The Best Of The Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast! This is the year-end Anniversary special episode featuring some of the most popular interviews from the critically acclaimed Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast. Host Bob Nalbandian also digs deep into his old interview archives and pulls out a surprisingly rare masterpiece! Included on this episode are classic never before publicly heard excerpts from the very first ever Dave Mustaine/Megadeth interview! This exclusive interview was conducted by Bob Nalbandian in January of 1984 when Megadeth were still in their forming stages. Also included on this "Best Of" episode are classic interview excerpts from Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Halford, John Bush, Marty Friedman, System Of A Down, and part 2 of the Martin Popoff interview. Promoting his latest book, The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal Vol. 3 - The '90s, the two discuss and debate some of metal's most groundbreaking artists from the nineties. In between the interview segments Bob Nalbandian reveals eight classic, underrated and overlooked albums from the nineties.

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary drummer Brian O'Brian from the classic late '70s/early'80s Orange County, CA bluesy hard rock band A La Carte. Brian talks about the classic LA and Orange County club days of the late '70s - The Starwood, The Whisky-A-Go-Go, and the Golden Bear - and tells some hilarious stories about performing with Van Halen, Quiet Riot w/ Randy Rhoads, and Motley Crue's first ever performance opening up for A La Carte. Brian also discusses the upcoming documentary about guitar legend Randy Rhoads. Also on this episode Nalbandian talks shop with seminal heavy metal author/journalist Martin Popoff about his new book The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal Vol. 3 - The '90s. The two discuss many topics primarily revolving around classic underground rock/metal releases from the '90s.

This episode features a classic metal discussion between podcast host Bob Nalbandian and Anthrax/Armored Saint vocalist John Bush. Rather than the standard interview Nalbandian and Bush each give their insight on some of the much publicized recent classic rock/metal reunions including Van Halen, Heaven And Hell, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Alice In Chains, The Doors and many others. Also on this episode Nalbandian interviews William Irwin, the author/editor of 'Metallica And Philosophy: A Crash Course In Brain Surgury.' Topics include the philosophical aspects of James Hetfield's lyrics, Napster, the band's forthcoming release and the ongoing debate of Metallica "selling-out."

This is the second Indie Rock/Metal Music Podcast. Host Bob Nalbandian features music from 30 unsigned/independent artists from all over the world ranging from all styles of hard rock and metal.

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews Stormtroopers Of Death/Method Of Destruction vocalist Billy Milano, Lizzy Borden, and Iced Earth/Beyond Fear/ex-Judas Priest vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens.

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal Special! Host Bob Nalbandian speaks with key players from the NWOBHM - John Gallagher (Raven), Brian Ross (Blitzkrieg, Avenger, Satan) and Peter Haworth (Legend) - discussing the British metal scene of the early '80s and the impact and influence they and other NWOBHM bands had on today's thrash metal bands as well as their current endeavors. All three artists take the listener on a historic journey to a classic era of British metal! A must listen for any true metal fan!

On this episode Bob Nalbandian passes the mic to fellow journalist/metal-meister John Strednansky who interviews Candlemass bassist/brainchild Leif Edling regarding the band's latest release King Of The Grey Islands and German Rock Goddess Doro Pesch about her latest release Warrior Soul.

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews rock journalist/author and notorious "metal dude" Lonn Friend. In this episode Lonn discusses his recent book Life On Planet Rock, his days as editor for the infamous RIP Magazine and host for Headbanger's Ball, the '80s and late '70s metal/prog-rock scene, and the ever-growing porn business. Lonn also shares some incredible stories about Metallica, Nirvana and the historic RIP Magazine parties of the '80s and early '90s. And test your metal knowledge with 10 killer bass riffs!

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews guitar virtuoso and long-time friend Marty Friedman. Friedman and Nalbandian discuss the good old days hanging out in Hollywood, Marty's early years with Hawaii and Cacophony, the astounding Mega-years, and Marty's current mega-success in Japan. And we're doing it again! Test you metal mentality with 10 more monumental guitar leads.

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews the extraordinary vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze, and Hughes-Thrall) who talks about his burgeoning solo career as well as his days with Deep Purple. Also featured on this episode is legendary Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell who discusses his post-Scorpions projects including his forthcoming solo CD I'm Back, the 60's/70's music scene in Germany, and his triumphant years with the Scorpions as well as the recent Scorpions reunion he recently did along with other former Scorps including Uli Roth, Michael Schenker, and Francis Buchholz.

Host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary JUDAS PRIEST guitarist KK Downing as well as QUEENSRYCHE guitarist Mike Stone. Topics include the complete history of Judas Priest through the eyes of KK and Mike Stone's several pre-Queensryche projects.