Power Chords Podcast

Opening Act: Dave Mustaine partners with Gibson GuitarsSunbomb debut album coming in MayFormer Uriah Heep members solo albums released posthumouslyOz Fox fundraising shirts at stryper.comEar Candy: Accept: Too Mean to Die (2021)Durbin: The Beast Awakens (2021)Rockversation: Robert BerryMatt spoke with the bass player and lead singer of 3.2 about the origins of the band, and their latest album. You can keep up with Robert’s projects at robertberry.com.Bonus Track: SunbombFrom the album No Tomorrows, coming this May from 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 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: Moriah Formica’s new band PlushDef Leppard launches online museumDio Black Sabbath Remasters1979 Black Sabbath Rehearsal RecordingsRock Candy MagazineEar Candy: Journey: Infinity (1978)Journey: Escape game: https://youtu.be/17uWx5-cOBg Shotgun Messiah: Second Coming (1991)Bonus Track: Sunstorm: Swan SongFrom the album Afterlife, which will be released on March 12, 2021.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.

Ear Candy:Peter Frampton: Frampton Comes Alive (1976)Miley Cyrus: Plastic Hearts (2020)Most Anticipated Albums of 2021 We look at the list of potential album releases for 20201 and talk about the ones we are really hoping to see.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.

In this year-end episode of Power Chords, we discuss our favorite albums, songs, covers, live albums, and reissues of 2020.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: AC/DC’s Power Up is #1New Exodus album newsAnthrax to Release Among the Living Comic (April 21)UFO Box set being releasedStryper podcast newsEar Candy: Blue Oyster Cult - The Symbol Remains (2020)AC/DC - Power Up (2020)6 Degrees of Frankie B.Comin’ Atcha Live: Stryper - Even the Devil Believes (Spirithouse Studios)Rockversation: Bill LevertyMatt spoke with the guitarist and founder member of FireHouse about the history of the band, how they’re still playing great music today, and his latest solo album, Divided We Fall. Bonus Track: Blue Oyster Cult - Tainted BloodFrom the new album The Symbol Remains, 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@gmail.com.

Opening Act: Tony Lewis from The Outfield passesStryper live streams comingRob Zombie announces new albumAlice in Chains, Anthrax and Mastodon members cover Rusty Cage from SoundgardenEar Candy: Stryper: Even the Devil Believes (2020)Mass: Voices in the Night (1989)Comin Atcha Live: Armored Saint at the Whiskey a Go Go 10-10-20Rockversation: Steven RileyMatt spoke to the drummer of LA Guns about the upcoming album Renegades, the band’s current situation, and his time in WASP. Bonus Track: Wig WamNever Say Die 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: EVH passes at 65AC/DC is back!!!!Shot in the Dark full song: https://youtu.be/xNhn1KOqq8g Iron Maiden announce live album Ear Candy: Van Halen II (1979)Van Halen: For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)Rockversation: Marty McCoyMatt recently talked with the singer/guitarist of The Lonely Ones about the band and its emergence from the Boabaflex days. You can see the video for The Lonely Ones’ awesome cover of Queen’s “Flash” here: https://youtu.be/Bct_S9Dp3dE Bonus Track: Jeff Scott SotoLove’s Blind from the upcoming album Wide Awake (In My Dreamland), out November 6.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: Frankie Banali passesFrankie Banali Interview: PCP Ep 34 https://powerchordspodcast.weebly.com/home/power-chords-podcast-track-34-weezer-and-quiet-riot Pete Way of UFO passesStryper releases “Even the Devil Believes”Peter Frampton biographyLomenzo on Spotify Ear Candy: Quiet Riot--QRIII (1986)WASP Headless Children (1989) Rockversation: Rob GaylardMatt spoke to the guitarist, singer and songwriter about his project The Nomadic. Fol;low Rob and The Nomadic at www.facebook.com/TheNomadicBand. Bonus Track: Fates WarningThe new song ”Scars” off the upcoming album, Long Day Good Night, coming November 6thThanks 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: Stryper releases new single Make Love Great AgainBlink 182 releases Quarantine song Triumph documentaryThe Go-Gos documentaryGeorge Lynch retiring Lynch Mob nameEar Candy: Tokyo Motor Fist--Lions (2020)Upon a Burning Body--Built From War (2020)Rockversation: Trevor HurstMatt recently spoke with the singer of Econoline Crush about their new single “get Out of the Way,” and working on their upcoming album. Follow the band on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EconolineCrush/.Bonus Track: Stryper--Make Love Great AgainFrom the new album Even the Devil Believes, coming September 4th on Frontiers Music SRL. You can preorder now at https://stores.portmerch.com/stryper/pre-order-even-the-devil-believes.html.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

Opening Act: Ellefson announces covers album Scorpions announce 2021 tour Go-Gos documentary and new music comingBeavis and Butt-head returningReturn of Econoline CrushEar Candy: Kansas--The Absence of Presence (2020)Firstborne (2020)Rockversation: Dave EllefsonMatt spoke with the legendary Megadeth bassist about the new album, his Ellefson band, and much more. The new LP No Cover will be releasing on October 2nd, and you can preorder at https://empmerch.com/product/ellefson-nocover-cd/. Bonus Track: Stryper--Blood from AboveFrom the new album Even the Devil Believes, coming September 4th on Frontiers Music SRL. You can preorder now at https://stores.portmerch.com/stryper/pre-order-even-the-devil-believes.html. 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 pow

Opening Act: Music Industry protests racism and police brutality with Blackout Tuesday and The Show Must Be Paused www.theshowmustbepaused.comSinger Brian Howe passesGuitarist Bob Kulick passesRatt’s Round and Round back in the Billboard Top 20New Kansas album comingEar Candy: Bumblefoot: Barefoot 2 & 3 (2020)Firewind (2020)Rockversation: Paul McSweeneyMatt recently spoke with the lead singer and guitar player from the band Parts per Million out of Boston, MA. Check them out at partspermillionband.com. Bonus Track: Bumblefoot: Come On EileenFrom Barefoot 3, out now at https://bumblefoot.bandcamp.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 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: 10th anniversary of Dio’s passingPretty Reckless release new singlehttps://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-pretty-reckless-releases-new-single-death-by-rock-and-roll/Scorpions trying for old school vibe on new album Alice Cooper releases new single https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/alice-cooper-releases-uplifting-new-single-dont-give-up/New releases from Metal Church, Bumblefoot, Dennis DeYoungEar Candy: Black Sabbath: Never Say Die (1978)Tower--Tomorrow & Yesterday (2019)Boston Cover: https://youtu.be/oqW3V5H3e2M Bandcamp: https://towernyc.bandcamp.com/releasesTop of the PopsBillboard Hot 100 for May 8, 1982Rockversation: Kurdt Vanderhoof--Metal ChurchMatt spoke with the guitarist and founding member of Metal Church about their most recent album and more.Bonus Track: Autograph: Souls on FireYou can purchase the new single from Autographn at https://autographofficial.bandcamp.com/track/souls-on-fire, A portion of all proceeds go to Trinity Health of New England, to support frontline health car

Opening Act: Lamb of God push back new album to JuneArmored Saint finish mixing new albumNew Hall & Oates album in progressTokyo Motor Fist almost doneScott Fish: The Quarantine Sessions Ear Candy: Scorpions: Return to Forever (2015)Testament--Titans of Creation (2020) Comin Atcha LiveA year without concerts?Rockversation: Michael SweetMatt recently spoke with the Stryper frontman about the upcoming album, Stryper weekend, and dealing with the challenge of this current time. To keep up with Michael and all things Stryper, head to michaelsweet.com and stryper.com.Bonus Track: Vega--I Don’t Need PerfectionFrom the upcoming new studio album Grit Your Teeth, which will be available via Frontiers Music Srl on June 12, 2020.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 ema

Opening Act: Adam Schlesinger passes from Coronavirus Helloween finishing vocals for new album Stryper podcastRock and Pod cancellationEar Candy: Church of the Cosmic Skull--Science Fiction (2018)https://churchofthecosmicskull.bandcamp.com/album/science-fiction DeadRisen (2020)Top of the Pops: Billboard Hot 100--April 5, 1980Rockversation: Tommy DeCarloMatt recently spoke with the frontman of Boston and DeCarlo. Lightning Strikes Twice, the debut album from DeCarlo, is out now on Frontiers Music SRL. Find out more at www.decarlorocks.com/.Bonus Track: One Desire“After You’re Gone” from the album Midnight Empire, out now 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 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: Keith Olsen passesStyx cancels tourBiff Byford solo tour canceledBLS recording new album this year KK's PriestVolbeat breaks Billboard record Ear Candy: Ozzy Osbourne--Ordinary Man (2020) New England--New England (1979)Comin Atcha Live:Sons of Apollo in BostonRockversation:Steve “Lips” Kudlow from AnvilBonus Track: House of Lords“One More,” off the upcoming album New World-New Eyes, coming March 24th.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: Neil Peart passesLast in Line recording new albumMegadeth plays first show since Mustaine’s return Megadeth Mayhem FestJoey Kramer and Aerosmith dramaEar Candy: Megadeth--United Abominations (2007) Pink Floyd--The Wall (1979)Comin Atcha Live:Stryper Fan WeekendRockversation:Brendan Clark of Alice Loves Alien Bonus Track: LoveKillers featuring Tony HarnellHigher AgainThanks 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: Megadeth prepping for tour Joe Elliot not worried about making new music Stryper fan weekend (http://www.stryper.com/Tour/tour.html?hgm=1_3)Spread Eagle tour datesEar Candy: Haunt--Mind Freeze (2020) | hauntthenation.bandcamp.com/album/mind-freezeSons of Apollo MMXX (2020) | sonsofapollo.comComin Atcha Live:Bumblefoot at New Bedford, MA 1/5/20Rockversation:Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ ThalBonus Track: Jorn—Needles and PinsFrom the album Heavy Rock Radio II - Executing The Classics. Buy or Stream: https://radi.al/HRRIIThanks 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.

In the last episode of 2019, we recap our favorites of the year! And the categories are:Favorite 5 Albums of 2019 Favorite 3 Songs of 2019Favorite 3 Album Covers of 2019 Favorite 3 Concerts of 2019 Favorite Live AlbumAlbum from 2018 We're Still Listening ToThanks 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: Motley Crue, Poison and Def Leppard to tourGrammy nominationsThe WhoRevolution SaintsEar Candy: Alter Bridge--Walk the Sky (2019)Work of Art--Exhibits (2019)Comin Atcha Live:UFO at Mohegan Sun in CT 11/2Slayer at Mass Mutual Center in MA 11/8 Top of the Pops:Billboard Top 25 Rock Tracks 11-24-1984Bonus Track: Sons of ApolloThe new single “Goodbye Divinity,” from the upcoming album MMXX, our january 2020.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: Drums are done for the new Saxon albumDef Leppard to release live album featuring 1980 concertUFO Last Orders Tour DatesAOR/Melodic Rock Albums ChartEar Candy: The Beatles--Abbey Road (1969)Korn--The Nothing (2019)Comin Atcha Live:Ghost at the DCU Center in Worcester 10/21/19Rockversation: Brian HoweMatt recently spoke with the singer about his time in Bad Company, his solo work, and more.Bonus Track: Passion--Trespass On LoveFrom the upcoming self-titled album, which will be available via Frontiers Music Srl on January 24, 2020. 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.