SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO Podcasts

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #97: Host Bob Nalbandian Interviews guitar virtuoso JEFF KOLLMAN (Mogg/Way, Cosmosquad, Glenn Hughes, Alan Parsons Project). 

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #96: Host Bob Nalbandian talks to Andreas 'AuGerre' Au Geremia, vocalist of German thrash metal icons TANKARD. And John Strednansky speaks with vocalist Marta Gabriel from Polish Metal band CRYSTAL VIPER. 

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #95: Host Bob Nalbandian interviews John Gallagher from RAVEN and Joey Vera from ARMORED SAINT and FATES WARNING.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #94: Host Bob Nalbandian speaks with Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. Part 2 is interview with Banshee and Cloven Hoof vocalist George Call.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #93: Host Bob Nalbandian Interviews guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman and also Voodoo Moonshine guitarist Jeff Losawyer.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #92: Host Bob Nalbandian interviews Carl Canedy of The Rods about his new solo CD and his numerous production works. Also an exclusive interview with British guitarist Lawrence Archer who reformed Gland Slam originally fronted by Phil Lynott.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #91: Host Bob Nalbandian Interviews Jon Levin from Dokken, vocalist David Reece and Firewind guitarist (and former Ozzy guitarist) Gus G.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #90: Host Bob Nalbandian Interviews Kings of Dust and Badlands bassist Greg Chaisson as well as legendary guitarist Ross the Boss (formerly of Manowar and The Dictators).

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #89: Host Bob Nalbandian Interviews current UFO and former Gary Moore guitarist/keyboardist Neil Carter as well as Vessel of Light guitarist Dan Lorenzo, formerly of Hades and Non-Fiction.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #88: Host Bob Nalbandian Interviews iconic label owner, manager and now-author Jon Zazula. Jonny Z discusses his soon-to-be-released autobiography titled: “Heavy Tales: The Metal, The Music, The The Madness As Lived By Jon Zazula”.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #87: Host Bob Nalbandian returns with 2 great Interviews. The first with current Queensryche vocalist Todd LaTorre and the second with musician/song-writer/producer Jean Beauvoir.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #86: Bob Nalbandian Interviews legendary Jethro Tull vocalist Ian Anderson along with legendary drummer Carmine Appice.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #85: Bob Nalbandian Interviews legendary bassist Bob Daisley to commemorate the release of his Gary Moore tribute CD entitled Moore Blues for Gary.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #84: Bob Nalbandian Interviews founding GRAND FUNK RAILROAD drummer and vocalist Don Brewer.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #83: Bob Nalbandian interviews 2 iconic vocalists, Geoff Tate from Operation Mindcrime and Lizzy Borden.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #82: Bob Nalbandian Interviews Heavy Metal Comedian Don Jamieson, Madonna/former Prong/solo guitarist Monte Pittman as well as Repentance and former Dirge Within/Soil/Broken Hope bassist Shaun Glass.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #81: Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with drummer extraordinaire Ted McKenna of MSG, Rory Gallagher and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, NWOBHM Cloven Hoof founding bassist Lee Payne, and vocalist/guitarist Nik Stalvind from the Swedish band Wolf.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #80: Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with virtuoso keyboardist DEREK SHERINIAN of the new supergroup Sons of Apollo, NWOBHM greats Jaguar founding guitarist Garry Pepperd, and Avatarium vocalist Jennie-Ann Smith.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #79: Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with legendary vocalist GRAHAM BONNET and founding Great White guitarist MARK KENDALL.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #78: Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with Uli Roth, Robb Weir from Tygers of Pan Tang, along with Chris Catero from the Arizona based band Razer and partner of Stravinskyi Bros Productions.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #77: Host Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with Jack Russell from Jack Russell's Great White and Bobby Blitz from Overkill, along with newcomers Rachel Lorin and Karpis Maksudian from Lightning Strikes.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #76: The Shockwaves/HardRadio 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Special featuring interviews with Frank Dimino from Angel, Joey Vera from Armored Saint and Wally Stocker from The Babys.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #75: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with Brian Tatler from Diamond Head and Mark Menghi from Metal Allegiance.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #74: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian speaks with legendary MEGADETH main man Dave Mustaine about their new release Dystopia. Also on this episode is an interview with founding HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath conducted by Shockwaves correspondent John Strednansky.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #73: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian speaks with legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward about his new release Accountable Beasts as well as some great Black Sabbath stories! Also on this episode is an interview with guitar legend Michael Schenker done by Shockwaves correspondent John Strednansky.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #72: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian speaks with Wolf Hoffmann and Peter Baltes from ACCEPT along with Jarvis Leatherby from Night Demon.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #71: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian speaks with book authors Martin Popoff and Joel McIver about their latest books raging from Hair Metal and Max Webster to Cannibal Corpse and Megadeth! The 3 also discuss the current state of the music biz and AC/DC as well as the INSIDE METAL documentary series.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #70: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian speaks with Ricky Warwick from Black Star Riders, legendary bassist and author of the new book 'For Facts Sake' Bob Daisley, and Sean Peck and Dave Garcia from the band Cage.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #69: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian speaks with both Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and book author Joel McIver. The three discuss David Ellefson's new autobiography (co-authored by McIver) entitled My Life With Deth: Discovering Meaning in A Life of Rock and Roll.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #68: Host Bob Nalbandian once again turns the mic over to John Strednansky for the first half of the podcast as St. Red conducts an interview with female rock and roll icon Suzi Quatro. The second half of the podcast Bob Nalbandian conducts an interview with legendary Nazareth guitarist and solo artist Manny Charlton.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #67: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian features Interviews from the Rock and Roll Autograph show at the Westin LAX with Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper Band), Lou Graham, Carmine Appice, Nadir D'Priest of London and Neil Turbin from Deathriders.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #66: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian features Interviews with Death Division, Laura Wilde and John Strednansky speaks with Jon Oliva (Savatage, T.S.O, Jon Oliva's Pain).

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #65: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian features an exclusive interview with Sebastian Bach, the Chicago based female-fronted metal band Hessler and Hugh Gilmore from UK band Pig Iron. Also John Strednansky speaks with Pink Cream 69 vocalist David Readman.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #64: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian features an exclusive interview with Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine. Dave discusses in detail the forthcoming Megadeth album Super Collider and gives an exclusive inside revelation on the music and lyrics of several tracks from this much-anticipated new record. This episode also features interviews with the extraordinary bassist/vocalist Dug Pinnick who discusses his new project Pinnick Gales Pridgen and founding bassist Saverio Principini from the groundbreaking Italian metal band Astaroth.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #63: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews Chuck Billy from Testament, Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, UFO, DIO Disciples), bassist Jerry Best and photojournalist Bill Hale reveals his upcoming metal photograph book.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #62: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian takes the Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast to Germany for the Headbanger's Open Air Festival! This special extended episode features interviews with several great metal bands and artists that performed at this summer's festival including NWOBHM legends Jaguar, Warbringer, Portrait, Hobbs' Angel Of Death, Lord, Eden and Kim La Chance.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #61: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews Lizzy Borden, Curtis Don Vito from Snew and Carl Alvarez speaks to Chris Impellitteri from Animetal.

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #60: On this episode host Bob Nalbandian interviews Fast Eddie Clarke from Fastway and the classic Motorhead lineup as well as MX Machine bassist/vocalist Diego Negrete. Also your chance to win the new Iron Maiden hard cover book The Ultimate Unauthorized History of the Beast by Neil Daniels.

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, Trapeze) 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.