http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/skullsessions en-US Real Metal Debates from Bob Nalbandian, Shockwaves, and Roadrunner Records Music RoadrunnerRecords.com Metal Discussion for True Fans Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Debates from pioneering metal journalist Bob Nalbandian and Roadrunner Records. hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records no no RoadrunnerRecords.com shockwavesskullsessions@gmail.com pdfreeman@gmail.com (Phil Freeman) 2012 in review! Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/shockwaves-skull-sessions-58?_rr_timestamp=1360077561&iframe=true&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=ff0004 Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:13:40 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com 2012 in review! hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 3949 pdfreeman@gmail.com (Phil Freeman) The podcast returns! Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/shockwave-skull-sessions-57?_rr_timestamp=1352324565&iframe=true&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=ff0004 Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:39:12 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com The podcast returns! hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 4384 pdfreeman@gmail.com (Phil Freeman) Music production and much more... Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/shockwave-skull-sessions-56?_rr_timestamp=1347050678&iframe=true&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=ff0004 Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:40:50 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Music production and much more... hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 4492 pdfreeman@gmail.com (Phil Freeman) Summer festivals, 2012 albums, and more... Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/shockwave-skull-sessions?_rr_timestamp=1342620669&iframe=true&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=ff0004 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:01:44 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Summer festivals, 2012 albums, and more... hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 1281 The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This time out, host Bob Nalbandian has put together a special two-part Skull Sessions covering the four Metallica 30th Anniversary shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-54-metallica-30th Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:46:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This time out, host Bob Nalbandian has put together a special two-part Skull Sessions covering the four Metallica 30th Anniversary shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco. hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 4795 The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This time out, host Bob Nalbandian is joined by David Ellefson(Megadeth), John Gallagher (Raven), Craig Gruber (Rainbow/Elf), Joey Vera(Armored Saint) and Monty Colvin(Galactic Cowboys) on this special discussion all about bassists. . Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-53-bassists Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:50:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This time out, host Bob Nalbandian is joined by David Ellefson(Megadeth), John Gallagher (Raven), Craig Gruber (Rainbow/Elf), Joey Vera(Armored Saint) and Monty Colvin(Galactic Cowboys) on this special discussion all about bassists. . hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 3581 The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This episode once again features returning co-host Tobe Baad joining Bob Nalbandian on yet another Fanfare Episode as the two review and discuss some of the latest rock/metal CD releases, books, and DVDs including new releases from Girlschool, Saxon, Deep Purple, Twisted Sister, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, Rainbow, Uriah Heep, Opeth, Status Quo and many others, as well as the latest books on Motorhead, Casablanca Records (And Party Everyday), Glenn Hughes's autobiography, Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Metal, and others. . Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-52-new-releases Thu, 6 Oct 2011 13:23:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This episode once again features returning co-host Tobe Baad joining Bob Nalbandian on yet another Fanfare Episode as the two review and discuss some of the latest rock/metal CD releases, books, and DVDs including new releases from Girlschool, Saxon, Deep Purple, Twisted Sister, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, Rainbow, Uriah Heep, Opeth, Status Quo and many others, as well as the latest books on Motorhead, Casablanca Records (And Party Everyday), Glenn Hughes's autobiography, Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Metal, and others. . hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 2569 The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This episode is about Cultural and International hard rock and metal and features guests from different parts of the world and different ethnic backgrounds. Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-51-international-hard-rock Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:18:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com The latest edition of Roadrunner's Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast is up now. This episode is about Cultural and International hard rock and metal and features guests from different parts of the world and different ethnic backgrounds. hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 4107 Aptly titled, Fanzines, Fanatics and Fetishes, this episode features a classic conversation about the early ‘80s metal fanzines and the tape-trading phenomena. Bob Nalbandian hosts this engaging discussion with some of the most notable Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-46-fanzines-fanatics-and Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:23:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Aptly titled, Fanzines, Fanatics and Fetishes, this episode features a classic conversation about the early ‘80s metal fanzines and the tape-trading phenomena. Bob Nalbandian hosts this engaging discussion with some of the most notable hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5703 This episode is the sequel to episode 20 where we further discuss several classic, underground and underappreciated hard rock and metal albums from the '70s that are featured extensively in Martin Popoff’s Ye Olde Metal Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-45-ye-olde-martin-part-ii Tue, 8 Feb 2011 13:39:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com This episode is the sequel to episode 20 where we further discuss several classic, underground and underappreciated hard rock and metal albums from the '70s that are featured extensively in Martin Popoff’s Ye Olde Metal hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 6786 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #44: Rock Legends of Los Angeles! On this episode Skullsessions host Bob Nalbandian is joined by three unsung heros of the Los Angeles h Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-44-rock-legends-los-angeles Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:31:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #44: Rock Legends of Los Angeles! On this episode Skullsessions host Bob Nalbandian is joined by three unsung heros of the Los Angeles h hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 7254 Shockwaves SkullSessions Episode #43: On this episode of Skullsessions returning guest and co-host Tobe Baad joins Bob Nalbandian on this Fanfare Episode as the Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-43-tobe-baad Thu, 4 Nov 2010 11:58:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves SkullSessions Episode #43: On this episode of Skullsessions returning guest and co-host Tobe Baad joins Bob Nalbandian on this Fanfare Episode as the hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 6465 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #42: On this episode Skullsessions returning guests Monte Conner (VP of A&R for Roadrunner Records) and legendary Black Sabbath drum Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-42-drummers Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:33:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #42: On this episode Skullsessions returning guests Monte Conner (VP of A&R for Roadrunner Records) and legendary Black Sabbath drum hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5093 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #41: Monte Conner (VP/A&R for Roadrunner Records), author/journalist Martin Popoff and journalist John Strednansky join host Bob Nalbandian on this s Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-41-motorhead Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:19:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #41: Monte Conner (VP/A&R for Roadrunner Records), author/journalist Martin Popoff and journalist John Strednansky join host Bob Nalbandian on this s hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5755 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #38: Thin Lizzy 2010: The Modern Day Cowboy Song. On this episode Skullsessions host Bob Nalbandian is joined by current Thin Lizzy vocalist Ricky Warwic Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-38-thin-lizzy Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #38: Thin Lizzy 2010: The Modern Day Cowboy Song. On this episode Skullsessions host Bob Nalbandian is joined by current Thin Lizzy vocalist Ricky Warwic hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 3862 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #37: Do It Yourself! On this episode author/journalist and founder of the Do It Yourself Convention, Bruce Haring, joins Skullsessions h Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-37-do-it-yourself Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:26:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #37: Do It Yourself! On this episode author/journalist and founder of the Do It Yourself Convention, Bruce Haring, joins Skullsessions h hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5021 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #36: The RONNIE JAME DIO TRIBUTE: RAINBOW SPECIAL. Original Rainbow/Elf bassist Craig Gruber and returning guest and former Rainbow bassist Bob D Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-36-dio-tribute Wed, 26 May 2010 10:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #36: The RONNIE JAME DIO TRIBUTE: RAINBOW SPECIAL. Original Rainbow/Elf bassist Craig Gruber and returning guest and former Rainbow bassist Bob D hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 6130 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #35: The Shockwaves Skullsessions Telethon! 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On this special episode of the hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 3824 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #34: British author/journalist Mick Wall, US metal jo Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-34-golden-age-of-metal Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:27:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #34: British author/journalist Mick Wall, US metal jo hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5974 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #33: This is the 3rd and final episode of the great Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-33-maiden-part-3 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:44:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #33: This is the 3rd and final episode of the great hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 3550 Listen to part 1 of the Great IRON MAIDEN Discussion with Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and UK journalist, author and contributing editor of Classic Rock Magazine Malcom Dome. Along with host Bob Nalbandian, the three Maiden fans talk ab Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-31-maiden Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Listen to part 1 of the Great IRON MAIDEN Discussion with Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and UK journalist, author and contributing editor of Classic Rock Magazine Malcom Dome. Along with host Bob Nalbandian, the three Maiden fans talk ab hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 2707 Ozzy vs Black Sabbath! This special Skullsessions podcast continues on where episode #24 left off. This is the Black Sabbath Part II episode but with a bit of a twist. Joining us on this episode is the renowned former Blizzard Of Ozz bassist and songwriter Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-29-ozzy-vs-black-sabbath Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Ozzy vs Black Sabbath! This special Skullsessions podcast continues on where episode #24 left off. This is the Black Sabbath Part II episode but with a bit of a twist. 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The film is a documentary attempting to answer the question of how millions of AC/DC fans sparked Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-27-beyond-thunder Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Host Bob Nalbandian and Skull Sessions contributor Ed Rivadavia join filmmakers Kurt Squiers and Gregg Ferguson to talk about their new film "Beyond Thunder." The film is a documentary attempting to answer the question of how millions of AC/DC fans sparked hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 3291 This week on the Skull Sessions Tobe Baad joins Bob and 13 year-old metal fan Mikey on the the program. Don't hate, because Mikey says smarter things than most of you old farts visiting this site. Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-26-13-years-old Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com This week on the Skull Sessions Tobe Baad joins Bob and 13 year-old metal fan Mikey on the the program. Don't hate, because Mikey says smarter things than most of you old farts visiting this site. hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 2177 This episode features a 4-way discussion with legendary Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, Roadrunner Records VP of A&R Monte Conner, and metal enthusiast David Tedds as they join Skull Sessions host Bob Nalbandian in this mesmerizing and historic explor Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-24-ozzy-and-black-sabbath Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Brand New Skull Sessions on Ozzy and Black Sabbath This episode features a 4-way discussion with legendary Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, Roadrunner Records VP of A&R Monte Conner, and metal enthusiast David Tedds as they join Skull Sessions host Bob Nalbandian in this mesmerizing and historic explor hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 9588 This special episode features two great segments; the first features a conversation with author Bill Hale regarding his new book Metallica: The Club Dayz 1982-1984 along with author Joel McIver regarding his latest book To Live Is To Die: The Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-23-100-greatest-metal Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Skull Sessions: Episode 23 This special episode features two great segments; the first features a conversation with author Bill Hale regarding his new book Metallica: The Club Dayz 1982-1984 along with author Joel McIver regarding his latest book To Live Is To Die: The hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5680 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #22: On this special episode old friend and metal comrade Tobe Baad joins Skull Sessions host Bob Nalbandian as they rate, debate and deliberate on other me Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-22-metal-podcasts Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Bob & friends talk about "other" metal podcasts! Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #22: On this special episode old friend and metal comrade Tobe Baad joins Skull Sessions host Bob Nalbandian as they rate, debate and deliberate on other me hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 1806 Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #21: The NWOBHM Special! Three experts on the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, former publisher/editor of Metal Mania magazine Ron Quintana, and metal enthusi Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-21-nwobhm Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Come listen in to the NWOBHM Special with Bob Nalbandian! Shockwaves Skull Sessions Episode #21: The NWOBHM Special! Three experts on the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, former publisher/editor of Metal Mania magazine Ron Quintana, and metal enthusi hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5352 The Ye Olde Martin episode! Skull Sessions host Bob Nalbandian is joined by author Martin Popoff, John Strednansky and David Tedds on this classic episode regarding Martin’s new book series entitled Ye Olde Metal. The four discuss many of the legenda Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-20-ye-olde-martin Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com The Ye Olde Martin Episode! Check out the podcast now! The Ye Olde Martin episode! Skull Sessions host Bob Nalbandian is joined by author Martin Popoff, John Strednansky and David Tedds on this classic episode regarding Martin’s new book series entitled Ye Olde Metal. The four discuss many of the legenda hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5517 Do you think you're a high flyer after 9 episodes of the Skull Sessions? Boy, get ready to say "I'm A Loser" because this is Skull Sessions Episode 10! This episode is too hot to handle and will be the reason you love to love the Skull Sessions. Are you ho Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-10-built-for-comfort Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Unidentified Flying Objects! Do you think you're a high flyer after 9 episodes of the Skull Sessions? Boy, get ready to say "I'm A Loser" because this is Skull Sessions Episode 10! This episode is too hot to handle and will be the reason you love to love the Skull Sessions. Are you ho hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5733 Join Bob and show regulars Roadrunner A&R head Monte Conner and author Martin Popoff for a fast-paced race around the work of Aerosmith. Deliberation, disputation, and debataration occur as the three cover the American hard rock veterans' entire back c Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-9-sweet-commotion Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Skull Sessions Episode 9 Join Bob and show regulars Roadrunner A&R head Monte Conner and author Martin Popoff for a fast-paced race around the work of Aerosmith. Deliberation, disputation, and debataration occur as the three cover the American hard rock veterans' entire back c hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 4834 Hope everyone enjoys the new Skull Sessions logo designed by Mike D. of Killswitch Engage. Let us know what you think in comments. -- It's the metal state of the union as Chris Akin (co-host of The Classic Metal Show Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-8-metalopolis Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Skull Sessions Episode 8, New Logo by Mike D. Hope everyone enjoys the new Skull Sessions logo designed by Mike D. of Killswitch Engage. Let us know what you think in comments. -- It's the metal state of the union as Chris Akin (co-host of The Classic Metal Show hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 4003 We've got a great episode for you this week, but first a couple of housekeeping items. First, don't forget you can listen to all of our episodes at RoadrunnerRecords.com. Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-7-freshman-year-metal Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Skull Sessions Episode #7 Arrives! We've got a great episode for you this week, but first a couple of housekeeping items. First, don't forget you can listen to all of our episodes at RoadrunnerRecords.com. hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 4067 Don't forget to leave us ratings on iTunes! This is it. The Legend of the Black Rose. The Whiskey in the Jar. The definitive discussion on Irish hard rock kings, Thin Lizzy. Join Bob Nalbandian, Metal Blade Records CEO and Founder Brian Slagel, Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-6-the-thin-lizzy-experience Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Skull Sessions Episode 6 Released! Don't forget to leave us ratings on iTunes! This is it. The Legend of the Black Rose. The Whiskey in the Jar. The definitive discussion on Irish hard rock kings, Thin Lizzy. Join Bob Nalbandian, Metal Blade Records CEO and Founder Brian Slagel, hard, rock, heavy, metal, podcast, roadrunner records yes no 5549 Please don't forget to leave us ratings on iTunes! As always there are three ways to access this podcast! 1. Music http://soundcloud.com/roadrunner-usa/ep-5-judas-priest Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 UTC RoadrunnerRecords.com Skull Sessions Episode 5 In the House! Please don't forget to leave us ratings on iTunes! 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