SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO #24

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #24: Host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary drummer Brian O'Brian from the classic late '70s/early'80s Orange County, CA bluesy hard rock band A La Carte. Brian talks about the classic LA and Orange County club days of the late '70s - The Starwood, The Whisky-A-Go-Go, and the Golden Bear - and tells some hilarious stories about performing with Van Halen, Quiet Riot w/ Randy Rhoads, and Motley Crue's first ever performance opening up for A La Carte. Brian also discusses the upcoming documentary about guitar legend Randy Rhoads. Also on this episode Nalbandian talks shop with seminal heavy metal author/journalist Martin Popoff about his new book The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal Vol. 3 - The '90s. The two discuss many topics primarily revolving around classic underground rock/metal releases from the '90s.