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 INTERVIEWS:
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Interview
DAVID ELLEFSON Interview
SOILWORK Interview
FRANK MARINO Interview
MSG Interview
DAVE MUSTAINE Interview
HIRAX Interview
DINO CAZARES Interview
AGENT STEEL Interview
LEGEND Interview
SCOTT IAN Interview
MARTY FRIEDMAN Interview
DEMON Interview
JASON NEWSTED Interview
CATTLE DECAPITATION Interview
SOLACE Interview
HERMAN RAREBELL Interview
BILL WARD Interview
JOHN BUSH Interview
MESHUGGAH Interview
BRUCE DICKINSON Interview
K.K. DOWNING Interview
D.C. COOPER Interview
SAVATAGE Interview
DAVE MUSTAINE Interview
HAMMERFALL Interview
YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN Q&A
DORO PESCH Returns!
SUPERSHINE Interview
Interview with BRUCE DICKINSON
Interview with ROB HALFORD
Interview with ZAKK WYLDE
Interview with RORSCHACH TEST
Interview with UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER
Interview with JOEY VERA
DEE SNIDER Interview
David Wayne of METAL CHURCH
QUEENSRYCHE: THE INTERVIEW
GLENN DANZIG
BLACKIE LAWLESS of W.A.S.P.
DEREK SHERINIAN
MICHAEL SCHENKER
BRUCE DICKINSON and ADRIAN SMITH
BILLY SHEEHAN Part 1
BILLY SHEEHAN Part 2
John Bush of ANTHRAX
Uli Kusch of HELLOWEEN
DOUG PINNICK
Ian Gillan of DEEP PURPLE
Blaze Bailey and Steve Harris of IRON MAIDEN
OVERKILL
POWERMAN 5000
RAVEN
SAXON
STUCK MOJO
SYSTEM OF A DOWN
BRUCE DICKINSON
John Myung of DREAM THEATER
Dave Ellefson and Marty Friedman of MEGADETH
KK Downing of JUDAS PRIEST
MIKE PIAZZA and JOHN BUSH
ICE-T
RON MCGOVNEY (formerly of METALLICA) 		-New-
ANDERS JOHANSSON Interview

CD Reviews Issue 16
GUNS N' ROSES, SCARS ON BROADWAY, ROBOT LORDS OF TOKYO, MSG, URIAH HEEP, WHITESNAKE, SCIENCE FAXTION, ANGEL, DC4, PIG IRON, MAN RAZE, BLACKLIST UNION, AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE, HUNG, REFLECTION, ENSLAVED, ARCHITECT, LOST REVOLUTION

MICHELLE MELDRUM Tribute

 AUDIO/VIDEO features:
DAVE MUSTAINE Birthday at GIGANTOUR (QuickTime Video)
BOBBY BLITZ Interview at GIGANTOUR (QuickTime Video)

 CD, DVD, and Book Reviews:
Book Reviews Issue 2
JUDAS PRIEST: HEAVY METAL PAINKILLERS, METAL GENERATION, METALLICA AND PHILOSOPHY: A CRASH COURSE IN BRAIN SURGERY

CD Reviews Issue 15
DUG PINNICK, VOLBEAT, WAYSTED, BUSHWHACK, AGENT STEEL, CRUNCHY, LION'S SHARE, BENEDICTUM, DERDIAN, FIREBRANDS, EXODUS, AIRBOURNE, HELLOWEEN, CLOVEN HOOF, QUEENSRYCHE, SEVEN WITCHES, NATION BEYOND, TAINT, BRAINSTORM, PHARAOH, DEADSEA

CD Reviews Issue 14
TRIBE OF GYPSIES, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, HALFORD, LIZZY BORDEN, SAXON, LILLIAN AXE, MELDRUM, BROKEN TEETH, ROBOT LORDS OF TOKYO, MAGNET SCHOOL, THE CURSED, VERISMO, FUELED BY FIRE, MOUNTAIN, POVERTY'S NO CRIME, LIGHT PUPIL DILATE, DEAD SOUL TRIBE

CD Reviews Issue 13
KORN, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, L.A. GUNS, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BUCKETHEAD & FRIENDS, DRAGONFORCE, SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM, LINE OF FIRE, BOLT THROWER, REVERY, BLINDSIDE, SEVENDUST, DIR EN GREY, BURST, HORSE THE BAND, WET ANIMAL, 3, THE ILLUMINATI, THE HELLACOPTERS, ELWING, ABSOLUTE STEEL, RHAPSODY, CATHEDRAL

CD Reviews Issue 12
SYSTEM OF A DOWN, IOMMI, IRON MAIDEN, MEGADETH, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE, KING'S X, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, BONGZILLA, JIZZY PEARL, END OF LEVEL BOSS, BULLISIC , TOTALISTI, YOB, MOLLY HATCHET, F5 , HAMMERFALL, FEAR FACTORY, CANDLEMASS, THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX, SYMPHORCE, GAMMA RAY, THOR, PRIMAL FEAR, THE PB ARMY, BACKYARD BABIES, FEAR MY THOUGHTS, BRAND NEW DISASTER, WITHERED, FORCE OF EVIL, KEITH MILLER

CD Reviews Issue 11
ANTHRAX, JUDAS PRIEST, G/Z/R, STARWOOD, QUIET RIOT, HOGNOSE, SUPERHEAVYGOATASS, GIZMACHI, SOILWORK, MENNEN, DIRTY AMERICANS, CORROSION OF COMFORMITY, BRUCE DICKINSON, FRANK MARINO & MAHOGANY RUSH, GOD DETHRONED, BEN JACKSON GROUP, DOG FACED GODS, OVER KILL, NOCTURNE, HELL WITHIN, BRAINSTORM, THE CARDINAL EFFECT, HERMANO, CONCERTO MOON, LOUDNESS, KING CON, MADSIDE

Book Reviews Issue 1
THE DEEP PURPLE STORY, THE TRUTH ABOUT METALLICA, THE RISE AND FALL OF HEAVY METAL, THE COMPLETE HEADBANGING HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL, THE TOP 500 HEAVY METAL ALBUMS OF ALL-TIME, THE TOP 500 HEAVY METAL SONGS OF ALL-TIME, THE COMPLETE ROCK CD COLLECTION

CD Reviews Issue 10
MEGADETH, GEORGE LYNCH, DEADSOIL, AMPLIFIED HEAT, WAR AND PEACE, 7-9-7, HIGH VOLUME, FLAME THROWER, BLS, ORANGE GOBLIN, W.A.S.P., SUNWHEEL PSYCHEDELIC, DOMESHOTS, METAL CHURCH

CD Reviews Issue 9:
PROBOT, FANTOMAS, ALL SHALL PERISH, ROCKET FROM THE TOMBS, STAMPIN' GROUND, PREMONITIONS OF WAR, CANNIBAL CORPSE

CD Reviews Issue 8:
HALFORD, SAXON, TED NUGENT, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, BLIND GUARDIAN, MEGADETH, LEGEND, HERMANO, DEAD SOUL TRIBE, PAPA WHEELIE, ORANGE GOBLIN, NUMIRA, LOADED, STEEL PROPHET, SYMPHONY X, ABDULLAH, PROTOTYPE, RAGING SLAB, RAGE, HIRAX, PLANET X, COSMOSQUAD, BROKEN TEETH

DVD VIDEO REVIEWS ISSUE 1:
IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, METALLICA, MOTORHEAD

CD Reviews Issue 7:
DARKANE, HATE ETERNAL, SPIRITU, THE BAD VIBES, SLUGLINES, THE BULEMICS, BRAND NEW SIN, SEPULTURA, IN FLAMES, SHADOWS FALL

The TEN GREATEST BOOTLEGS

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 PODCASTS:

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!

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #35: 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!

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #34: The Guitar Masters Episode. Featured on this special Shockwaves/HardRadio episode are interviews from some of todayÕs 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 WhitesnakeÕs 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.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #33: Lion's Share, Wolf, Overdrive, Primal Fear, Empire, and Jorn. Peavey PXD Guitar Giveaway contest winner and the 10 classic metal riffs songs.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #32: Waysted vocalist Fin and HellYeah and Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #31: Industry perspective with Roadrunner Records A&R chief Monte Conner.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #30: The Metallica Episode.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #29: The Great JUDAS PRIEST Debate.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #28: The NAMM 2008 Episode. Featuring David Ellefson, Gene Hoglan, Carlos Cavazo, Dennis Casey, Juan Garcia, Ron Keel, and Mike Stone.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #27: With Rammstein's Richard Kruspe, Cliff "The Riff" Evans, and Cloven Hoof vocalist Russ North.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #26: With Vinnie Paul, Gary Holt and vintage Ronnie James Dio.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #25: Year-end Anniversary Best-of Special.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #24: With Brian O'Brian and Martin Popoff.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #23: With John Bush and William Irwin.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #22: The Second Indie Rock/Metal Music Podcast.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #21: With Billy Milano, Lizzy Borden, and Tim "Ripper" Owens.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #20: With John Gallagher, Brian Ross, and Peter Haworth.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #19: With John Strednansky and Leif Edling.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #18: With Lonn Friend.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #17: With Marty Friedman.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #16: With Glenn Hughes abd Herman Rarebell.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #15: With KK Downing and QUEENSRYCHE guitarist Mike Stone.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #14: The Indie Rock/Metal Music Podcast.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #13: The 2007 NAMM Special.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #12: With Rob Halford

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #11: With Vinny Appice and Rev Jones.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #10: With Joey Vera and Jason McMaster.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #9: With Dave Ellefson and John Bush.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #8: Interview with author Martin Popoff.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #7: Guests Dino Cazares and Kevin Estrada.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #6: Guest author Joel McIver.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #5: GIGANTOUR 2006 Special.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #4: Guests Bill Hale and John Strednansky.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #3: Guest Tobe Baad.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #2: Guest Patrick Scott.

SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO PODCAST #1: This debut podcast features Guest Katon De Pena from HIRAX.