SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO Podcasts

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #44: On this chock-full episode host Bob Nalbandian does in-person interviews with Age Of Evil, Paul DiAnno, Icarus Witch, DC4, Juan Garcia, Rev Jones, Texas Hippie Coalition, Vinnie Moore, and Fatal Smile.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #43: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews David Ellefson days after his triumphant return to Megadeth! Also included is a great interview with WASP mainstay Blackie Lawless and Fireball Ministry frontman Jim Rota.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #42: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary bassist Bob Daisley (Ozzy / Rainbow / Black Sabbath / Uriah Heep / Gary Moore etc) and original Judas Priest vocalist Al Atkins. Also included on this episode is an interview with Lillian Axe founding guitarist Steve Blaze by Shockwaves correspondent John Strednansky.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #41: This episode features exclusive interviews with Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Tino Troy from the classic NWOBHM band Praying Mantis and vocalist Zak Stevens from Machines of Grace / Savatage / Trans Siberian Orchestra.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #40: On this Special 40th Episode of the Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast host Bob Nalbandian headed up to Weed, CA to visit Sylvia Massey's Radiostar Studios and hang out with Seattle's latest metallic export The Flood while the band was tracking their forthcoming CD. Interviews include The Flood vocalist/mainman Chris Johnson, manager Darrick Jones and producer Sylvia Massey. Also included on this episode is a Metallica update from Shockwaves correspondent Fredrik Hjelm in Copenhagen, Denmark and interviews with Edguy guitarist Jens Ludwig and Stratovarius drummer Jorg Michael conducted by John Strednansky.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #39: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian digs deep into the vaults and finds treasure! Originally published for his groundbreaking early '80s fanzine THE HEADBANGER, Bob shares with the world for the very first time the first ever interview with MEGADETH from January 1984 as well as a classic 1983 interview he did with the legendary RONNIE JAMES DIO. Both these interviews were conducted over a quarter century ago but surprisingly, the audio still holds up. This is a classic archive episode not to be missed!

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #38: This jam-packed episode features an array of interviews including an exclusive update from former Queensryche axe-man Mike Stone who talks about his numerous new projects and Trans-Siberian Orchestra virtuoso guitarist Angus Clark who also discusses his new projects as well as life with TSO. Also included are several interviews from the recent NAMM convention including; Rev Jones (MSG/Steelheart/Mountain), Joey Vera (Armored Saint/Fate's Warning), Jeff and Shawn Duncan (DC4), Lizzy Borden and Martin Anderson, and David Ellefson (F5/Temple of Brutality).

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #37: Host Bob Nalbandian discusses the classic hard rock and metal era of the '70s and early '80s with two prominent classic rock figures: Angel vocalist Frank DiMino and guitar legend Pat Travers. Great stories are discussed from their early years of touring and recording as well as their current status and their forthcoming studio releases.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #36: The Guitar Masters Episode Part Two! Host Bob Nalbandian turns over the mic to John Strednansky as he interviews two historic guitar legends: Former Scorpions guitar master Uli Roth and founding Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box. The two discuss their latest releases as well as some incredible stories from their past and their theories on how they stay relevant in today's market. Also included is an interview segment from yet another guitar legend; Yngwie Malmsteen, and we also announce the winning band from the Indie Metal Music Podcast as well as the contest winner of the Peavey Zodiac DE bass guitar as we reveal the 10 classic metal guitar excerpts!

This episode features our third 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. Also on this episode we're running our second major Peavey guitar contest! Whoever can correctly identify the most classic metal riffs/leads from the 10 excerpts in this episode will be the proud owner of a brand new Peavey Zodiac DE bass guitar!

The Guitar Masters Episode. Featured on this special Shockwaves/HardRadio episode are interviews from some of today's guitar legends. Shockwaves correspondent John Strednansky reigns over this episode once again as he chats it up with UFO guitar master Vinnie Moore, Mountain guitar legend Leslie West, and Whitesnake's newest axe-wielder Doug Aldrich. And host Bob Nalbandian thrashes it out with guitar wizard Steve Stevens who recently released a great new solo CD and currently is on the road with Billy Idol. Also included on this episode is a Shockwaves flashback interview excerpt with Michael Schenker.

Host Bob Nalbandian turns the microphone once again over to Shockwaves/HardRadio contributing editor John Strednansky to explore the tradition of European Power Metal with six of Germany and Scandinavia's leading power metal mongers including members of Lion's Share, Wolf, Overdrive, Primal Fear, Empire, and Jorn. Also on this episode Bob Nalbandian announces the winner of the Peavey PXD Guitar Giveaway contest and also reveals the 10 classic metal riffs!

Host Bob Nalbandian discusses the classic days of hard rock and metal with Waysted vocalist Fin as well as a great chat with HellYeah and Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray. Also on this episode we are extending the Peavey PXD Guitar Giveaway contest by replaying the 10 classic metal riffs and leads giving you one last shot at your chance to score this premiere world-class guitar!

Host Bob Nalbandian discusses metal music and the state of the music business from an A and R perspective with one of the most respected and knowledgeable record company executives when it comes to metal music: Roadrunner Records A and R chief Monte Conner. In this 45-minute discussion Monte talks about the history of Roadrunner Records, gives advice to young metal bands in search of a record deal, and talks about the future of the recording business as well as the future for heavy metal and extreme metal. Also on this episode Bob Nalbandian lays out yet another 10 classic metal riffs/leads for the biggest contest in Shockwaves history! You must listen to this episode for your chance to win a brand new Peavey PXD series guitar!!

The Metallica Episode! Host Bob Nalbandian pins down journalist and author of the official Metallica illustrated chronicle; So What! The Good, The Mad, and the Ugly, Steffan Chirazi, as well as Lars's earliest metal comrade and NWOBHM connoisseur John Kornarens for an extraordinary 3-way conversation exploring the earliest years of Metallica's unbelievable journey into becoming the world's biggest heavy metal band. In this profound conversation, the three share their very earliest experiences with this monumental band as well as discuss such compelling topics as Metallica's early LA club performances, the impact of the No Life Till Leather demo and the contributions from the original/former band members, as well as the controversial "selling-out" issue. This is without question one of the most candid and intriguing conversations ever recorded about the early Metallica days told from the very people who were right there in the mix.