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Thin Lizzy Interview with Brian Downey

SHOCKWAVES VIDEOCAST Episode #6, the full episode in one part featuring Thin Lizzy founding drummer Brian Downey. The interview took place on October 20, 2011 at the Coach House in Orange County, CA and also features great live footage from that show inner-twined with the interview.


SHOCKWAVES VIDEOCAST Episode #5, the full episode in one part featuring Thin Lizzy vocalist/rhythm guitarist Ricky Warwick and newly recruited guitarist Damon Johnson. The interview took place on October 20, 2011 at the Coach House in Orange County, CA and also features great live footage from that show inner-twined with the interview

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.

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Shockwaves Videocast Featuring JON SUTHERLAND Episode #1:
The first episode of the SHOCKWAVES VIDEOCAST is now posted (Episode One: 4 segments). The Shockwaves Video Cast is presented by Bob Nalbandian, host of the Shockwaves Skullsessions Podcast (http://roadrunnerrecords.com/skullsessions) and the Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast (HardRadio.com <http://HardRadio.com/> ) and Sterling Entertainment and is a new Video-Podcast series focusing on classic heavy metal. On this debut episode we feature metal historian and pioneering hard rock/ heavy metal journalist JON SUTHERLAND. Jon talks about his involved with the mid-70s - early '80s rock and roll magazine Record Review and the hard rock/ metal artists he helped to break and expose to the US market. This is an incredible Heavy Metal History Lesson exposing the true roots of  '70s Hard Rock and Heavy Metal in the eyes of perhaps American media's biggest rock and roll fan and groundbreaking music journalist ...JON SUTHERLAND.


The latest Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #51 is now posted. Features interviews with 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. Listen here

50th episode!!! 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.
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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.
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The Skullsessions Metal Trivia Death Match! On this very special edition of the Shockwaves Skullsessions Podcast host Bob Nalbandian passes the microphone onto Skullsessions Game Show Host Mario The Greek on this action-packed Metal Trivia contest! Contestants include: Bill “Woolly” Hale, John Strednansky, Tobe Baad, DJ Will, and Skullsessions creator/host Bob Nalbandian. And the winner is…? CLICK LINK TO LISTEN

The Big Four Episode! On this episode of the Skullsessions host Bob Nalbandian is joined by Hirax founding vocalist Katon De Pena, author of the new book James Hetfield: The Wolf At Metallica’s Door – Mark Eglinton, and all around Metal Madman Eric Braverman in this over-the-top conversation about Metallica and The Big Four. CLICK LINK TO LISTEN

Thin Lizzy Podcast with host Bob Nalbandian interviewing current Thin Lizzy vocalist Ricky Warwick, current Thin Lizzy Manager Adam Parsons, and long-time friend and Skullsessions regular Jon Sutherland. The three talk about the new Thin Lizzy lineup and what’s in store for the future of this legendary band. CLICK LINK TO LISTEN

On this episode author/journalist and founder of the Do It Yourself Convention, Bruce Haring, joins Skullsessions host Bob Nalbandian along with former classic Kerrang! writer and sports journalist Howard Johnson along with musician and SAG executive Connell Lund. The four discuss the dos and don’ts of the music business as well as the film and book publishing business and the advantages of doing it yourself when it comes to marketing and promoting you music and/or product.CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Original Rainbow/Elf bassist Craig Gruber and returning guest and former Rainbow bassist Bob Daisley join Skullsessions host Bob Nalbandian on this very special tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio. Both Bob and Craig share some great stories and memories about Ronnie as they discuss the golden days of Elf and Rainbow throughout the decade of the‘70s and also Craig’s involvement with Black Sabbath in 1979 during the writing of the Heaven And Hell record. Listen in below! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN