Former RIP Editor Featured In 'Shockwaves' Podcast

July 26, 2007

Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast #18 is now available for download at this location (20 MB). Host Bob Nalbandian interviews rock journalist/author and notorious "metal dude" Lonn Friend. In this episode Lonn discusses his recent book "Life on Planet Rock", his days as editor for the infamous RIP magazine and host of MTV's "Headbanger's Ball", the '80s and late '70s metal/prog-rock scene, and the ever-growing porn business. Lonn also shares some incredible stories about METALLICA, NIRVANA and the historic RIP magazine parties of the '80s and early '90s. And test your metal knowledge with 10 killer bass riffs!

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