Power Chords Podcast

Opening Act: Krokus Retiring in their 45th YearSammy Hagar reveals final album titleSaxon celebrating 40 years in 2019Warrant Oct 18th at the Wolf DenHouse of Lords upcoming datesEar Candy: Warrant--Louder, Harder Faster (2017)Dream Child--Until Death Do We Meet Again (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Helloween at the Worcester Palladium 9/14Rockversation: Craig Goldy (Part 1)Matt spoke with the Giuffria and Dio guitarist about his career in music as well as his new project, Dream Child. Keep up with Craig at www.facebook.com/craig.goldy, and with Dream Child at www.facebook.com/DreamChildRock. Bonus Track: Uriah Heep--Knocking at My DoorFrom the new album Living the Dream, out now.Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@

Opening Act: King’s X Making New AlbumNew George Lynch Project Has a NameAlan Parsons Signs With FrontiersShout out to Kansas fansEar Candy: Greg Kihn Band: ReKihndled (2017)Ultraphonix: Original Human Music (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Kansas at Tarrytown Music Hall in NY (8/17)Rockversation: Robert BarryMatt recently spoke with the musician and producer about 3.2 and the Greg Kihn band. You can follow Robert’s projects at http://www.robertberry.com.Bonus Track: Metal Souls by DestiniaFrom the album of the same name, which is out now. Get it at http://radi.al/DestiniaMetalSouls. Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Jill Janus dead at 43New Suicidal Tendencies album and tour drop September 7thStryper’s Oz Fox Suffers SeizureIs AC/DC working on a new album?Ace Frehley’s new album detailsGlen Hughes tourEar Candy: Badlands (1989)Primal Fear: Apocalypse (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Top of the Pops:Top 30 Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs--August 19, 1989Rockversation: Zak RizviMatt recently spoke with the musician and producer about joining Kansas and his work on The Prelude Implicit. You can follow Zak’s projects at www.facebook.com/Zak-Rizvi-Music.Bonus Track:Primal Fear--King of MadnessThanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: New Armored Saint album could arrive in 2019Red Dragon Cartel drops new album in novemberNordic Union releasing their second albumDio auctionOverlord trailer (https://youtu.be/USPd0vX2sdc) Ear Candy: Saxon--Crusader (1984)Graham-Bonnet Band--Meanwhile...Back at the Garage (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Rockversation: Graham Bonnet--Part 1 Matt speaks to the legendary singer about his 50+ year singing career. The new Graham Bonnet Band album “Meanwhile, Back in the Garage” is out now! Follow band news at www.grahambonnetband.com. Comin’ Atcha Live:Armored Saint and Act of Defiance7/14 @ Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MaBonus Track: Mr. Big“Undertow” from the new “Live in Milan” album, out now.Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Vinnie Paul dead at 54Whitesnake and Foreigner kick off tourForeigner announce reunion show with original membersSlash Ft. Miles Kennedy and the Conspirators announce new album and tourUpcoming Shows: Firehouse 7/6 (Enfield CT), Beyond Purple 7/8 (Enfield CT), Armored Saint/Act of Defiance 7/14 (Boston)YES 50th anniversaryStryper podcast updateDreamland: The Retroblasting Podcast (www.retroblasting.com/dreamland) Ear Candy: Megadeth: KIMB--The Final Kill (2018)Tremonti: A Dying Machine (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Letters Page (www.facebook.com/groups/PowerChordsPodcast)Ultimate Glam Metal BandRockversation: Mike Abdow Matt recently chatted with the guitarist about his solo album ESO and the upcoming Fates Warning album. Follow Mike’s projects at www.michaelabdow.com.Bonus Track: Gioeli - Castronovo“Through” from the album SET THE WORLD ON FIREThanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can

Opening Act: New Thrash it Out--Overkill’s The Grinding Wheel (thrashitoutpodcast.com)Ghost adds new tour dates Charlie Benante on Meet-n-GreetsWetton and Downes Icon re-releaseNew Uriah Heep album coningVinne Vincent coming to TerrifiConCheck out Dreamland: The Retroblasting Podcast (www.retroblasting.com/dreamland)Ear Candy: The Rolling Stones: Tattoo You (1981)Ghost: Prequelle (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin’ Atcha Live: Slayer 6/1/18 @ Mohegan SunRockversation: Erik Norlander (Part 1)Matt recently spoke with the prolific keyboardist about his time in Asia, The last in Line and his new project Dukes of the orient. Check out all of Erik’s projects at www.eriknorlander.com.New Releases and Bonus Track: Graham Bonnet Band“Meanwhile, Back in the Garage” from the album of the same name, which is available now! (http://radi.al/GBB)Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter a

Opening Act: Queensryche frontman talks upcoming albumDisturbed finishes recording new albumGhost release single Danse Macabre as Instagram StoryMusic of Cream 50th Anniversary TourRock Fest Barcelona to feature KISS, Ozzy, Scorpions and moreEar Candy: Foreigner: With the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (2018)Suicidal Tendencies: Get Your Fight On (2018)Comin’ Atcha Live: Ghost 5/15 at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NYRockversation: Ron Young (Part 2)The second part of Matt’s interview with the singer of Little Caesar features a discussion of what the band is currently up to. You can grab the new album Eight now, and keep up with Little Caesar at facebook.com/LittleCaesarOfficial.Bonus Track: Vega--Last Man StandingFrom their new album Only Human, which is out now on Frontiers Music.Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, an

Opening Act: Alice in Chains release new single “The One You know” (https://youtu.be/352RBWh6ViU)Kix Releasing Fuse 30 ReblownDoro New Album and Single DetailsGus G. Documentary for Fearless (https://youtu.be/Tu6Cmq9vWl4)Kansas tour newsGeorge Lynch and Corey Glover form UltraphonixEar Candy: Fates Warning: No Exit (1988)Gus G.: Fearless (2018)Comin’ Atcha Live: DirkschneiderRockversation: Ron Young (Part 1 of 2)Matt recently spoke with the founder and lead singer of Little Caesar about the band’s early years. You can find our more about the band and keep up with tour news at www.littlecaesar.net. Stay tuned for the second half of the interview in our next episode!Bonus Track: TNT: Tears In My EyesFrom the new album XIII, which will be out June 8th on Frontiers Music Srl. Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodca

Opening Act: Overkill Working on New AlbumRichie Kotzen Talks Winery DogsW.E.T. release video for “Kings of Thunder Road” (https://youtu.be/E8FhXKTSSfA)New Band Featuring Dokken and Warrant MembersGhost release video for “Rats”Les Binks PriesthoodGuitarist Bill Hudson Leaves U.D.O. And Dirkschneider Ear Candy: Ghost: Meliora (2015)Dokken: Return to the East (2018)Comin’ Atcha Live: Lynch MobRockversation: George LynchMatt sat down with the legend at a recent Lynch Mob show to talk about his various projectsBonus Track: James Christian--Jesus Wept From the new album CRAVING. You can find out more about the song and album at www.jameschristianmusic.com.Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Def leppard Box Sets On the WayBenante Talks Apple and the State of MusicGene Simmons and Peter Criss together at “Vault Experience”Ear Candy: Danger Danger (1989)Stryper: God Damn Evil (2018)​Rockversation: Mick BoxMatt sat down with the legendary Uriah Heep guitarist at a recent stop on Uriah Heep’s North American tour.Bonus Track: W.E.T.--Watch the FireThanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Judas Priest Firepower debuts at #5 on the Billboard 200Biff Byford talks about the effect of the grunge movement on SaxonPretty Maids’ Ronnie Atkins is injuredHappy birthday Billy Sheehan (65 on 3/19)Ear Candy: Armored Saint--Symbol of Salvation (1991) Judas Priest--Firepower (2018)Comin Atcha Live:Between the Buried and MeJudas Priest/SaxonMichael Schenker FestRockversation: Robin McAuleyMatt recently chatted with the former vocalist of MSG to talk about his current tour with Michael Schenker Fest. This is part two of a two-part interview. Robin also shares with us the song “Heart and Soul” from the MSF album Resurrection.Bonus Tracks:Bad Marriage—Long Way DownPerfect Plan—In and Out of LoveThanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Ghost announces US tourArmored Saint Announces Symbol of Salvation TourSevendust releasing new album and heading out on tourEar Candy: Trixter--Trixter (1990)Animal Drive--Bite! (2018)Comin Atcha Live:Uriah HeepRubix KubeUpcoming ReleasesBonus Track: BulletBoysCheck out the title track from BulletBoys’ new album From Out of the Skies, coming March 23rd from Frontiers Music! Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Upcoming releasesDirkschneider coming to WorcesterOsbournes starting a podcastNew Foreigner live CD/DVD coming 4/27Ear Candy: Uriah Heep--Abominog (1982)Saxon--Thunderbolt (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie BComin Atcha Live:Gene Simmons Vault ExperienceRockversation: Robin McAuley (Part One)Matt recently chatted with the former vocalist of MSG to talk about his current tour with Michael Schenker Fest. This is part one of a two-part interview.Bonus Track: WarriorListen to the new single from Michael Schenker Fest and grab the upcoming album RESURRECTION when it arrives on March 2nd. for more info, head to www.michaelschenkerfest.com. Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Copyright Royalty Board raises streaming rate for songwritersJudas Priest release Firepower title trackSTP releases new single with new singer (http://ultimateclassicrock.com/stone-temple-pilots-roll-me-under/)Dokken to release n​ew song with classic lineupLynyrd Skynyrd announce farewell tourNew Uriah Heep album and tourEar Candy: Skid Row--Skid Row (1989)Black Label Society--Grimmest Hits (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B5 to 1: Iron Maiden Album Covers *Check out the recent Iron Maiden episode of Thrash It Out, where Brian and Antony discuss Number of the Beast (https://thrashitoutpodcast.com/episodes/3-9)Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Slayer announces final tourSaxon Release New Song Dedicated to Motorhead (album out 2/2)Megadeth planning 35th Anniversary celebrationFormer Judas Priest drummer Dave Holland passesMichael Schenker FestEar Candy: The J. Geils Band--Freeze Frame (1981)Asia--Asia (1982)Six Degrees of Frankie BComin Atcha Live:Graham Bonnet BandRockversation: Moriah FormicaMatt recently chatted with the 16-year old phenom about competing on The Voice and playing with Michael Sweet. Moriah also lets us play her single “Slave.” Keep up with Moriah on Twitter at twitter.com/@moriahformica. You can also see Moriah’s blind audition (Heart’s “Crazy on You”) from The Voice here: https://youtu.be/mxOySQFatSw. Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act:Europe Wearing influences on Their SleevesStryper’s new album is heavyKnighted musiciansGibson Guitars suing FunkoAce Frehley plays the Winter ClassicUpcoming albums in 2018Ear Candy:Frank Zappa--Joe’s Garage: Act 1 (1979)Sister Sin--True Sound of the Underground (2010)Top of the Pops:Top tracks and albums for the week of January 16, 1982Homework:The J. Geils Band--Freeze Frame (1981)Asia--Asia (1982)Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Bestselling albums of 2017New Suicidal Tendencies EP coming in MarchTop of the Pops:Our Favorite Albums of the YearMatt's Picks1. House of Lords - Saint of the Lost Souls2. Tokyo Motor Fist3. Revolution Saints - Light in the Dark4. Jeff Scott Soto - Retribution5. Fiction Syxx - Tall Dark SecretsBrian's Picks1. KXM--Scatterbrain 2. Liv Sin--Follow Me 3. Accept--Rise of Chaos 4. Mr. Big--Defying Gravity 5. Europe--Walk the Earth Honorable MentionsOverkill--The Grinding Wheel Arch Enemy--Will to Power Power Trip--Nightmare Logic Bodycount--Bloodlust HM: Act of Defiance--Old Scars, New Wounds Lynch Mob--The BrotherhoodSweet & Lynch--UnifiedThe Professionals--What in the WorldMichael Abdow--ESOYes--Topographic Drama LiveBlack Star Riders--All Hell Breaks LooseBlack Country Communion--4Kansas--Leftoverture Live and BeyondSons of ApolloMarty Friedman--Wall of SoundJohn Wetton--Akustka 2Kreator--Gods of Violence Comin’ Atcha Live:Favorite Live Shows of 2017Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing

Opening Act: New Saxon song ThunderboltWhitesnake to release Flesh and Blood in 2018Sammy Hagar to be Honored for Humanitarian workSinger change for GhostELO North American TourWinbound the MusicalEar Candy: Cinderella Night Songs (1986)Revolution Saints: Light in the Dark (2017)Six Degrees of Frankie B5 to 1: Xmas Rock and Metal SongsDeep Cut: Fiction Syxx--Given SightFrom their album TALL DARK SECRETS, not out on MelodicRock Records. You can hear more cuts from the album at www.melodicrock.com/tags/fiction-syxx. Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! Join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/PowerChordsPodcast. You can also hit us up on twitter at www.twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: AC/DC’s Malcolm Young PassesCinderella not getting back togetherWork has begun on the new Def Leppard albumMoriah Formica on The VoicePerry Richardson joins StryperRock the Block Christmas JamEar Candy: Styx: Paradise Theater (1981)AC/DC: Blow Up Your Video (1988)Six Degrees of Frankie BComin’ Atcha Live:Dennis DeYoung 11/3/17 at Mohegan SunMuse 11/4/17 at BlizzCon5 to 1: AC/DC SongsThanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Judas Priest touring with Saxon in 2018George Young passesLast in Line working on new albumHelloween’s “Pumpkins United” tour US datesSweet & Lynch”unified” out November 10thStryper getting ready for new albumEar Candy: Europe: Walk the Earth (2017)KISS: Unmasked (1980)Six Degrees of Frankie B5 to 1:Tom PettyYou can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.