Power Chords Podcast

Opening Act: Ric Ocasek passes at 75 Graham Bonnet spinal surgery Saxon’s Biff Byford has heart surgeryJames Hetfield enters rehabGhost working on new album in 2020 Ear Candy: Blink-182--Nine (2019)Michael Sweet--Ten (2019)Better Part of Me lyric video: https://youtu.be/5o3nTMCCEok Rockversation: Michael SweetMatt spoke to the prolific frontman of Stryper about his new solo album Ten, out October 11th on Rat Pack Records (https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/michaelsweet). You can hear the rest of the interview on the upcoming episode of the Official Stryper Podcast.Bonus Track--The Ferrymen: Bring Me Home From the new album A New Evil, out October 11th 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: Eddie Money PassesGhost releases two new songsWhitesnake celebrates 30th anniversary of Slip of the TongueEar Candy: Liv Sin--Burning Sermons (2019)Black Star Riders--Another State of Grace (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Sebastian Bach — 9/6 at Stafford Palace TheaterRockversation: Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal--Part 2The second part of a massive interview Matt did with Bumblefoot. You can keep up with all of Ron’s projects at www.bumblefoot.com.Bonus Track: Michael Sweet--Shinefrom the upcoming album TEN, which arrives October 11th on Rat Pak Records. Pre-order at https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/michaelsweet. 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: Joan Jett plays MNF themeBon Jovi’s new album titleChris Poland joins combat RecordsOz Fox Health UpdateEar Candy: Volbeat--Rewind, Replay, Rebound (2019)Riot V--Live in Japan 2018 (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Firehouse—July 27 at MGM SpringfieldRockversation: Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal--Part 1The first part of a massive interview Matt did with Bumblefoot. You can keep up with all of Ron’s projects at www.bumblefoot.com.Bonus Track: Black Star Riders--Ain’t the End of the WorldFrom the new album Another State of Grace, out September 6th.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: New KXM song ‘War of Words’ (https://youtu.be/YAhExetws2Q) Chris Adler’s Megadeth drum set destroyedThe Defiants new album Zokusho coming 9/13Ear Candy: Warrant--Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989)Spread Eagle--Subway to the Stars (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Warrant--MGM Springfield 7/27/19Rockversation: Rob De LucaMatt spoke with the founding member of Spread Eagle about the band’s new album Subway to the Stars, as well as UFO’s final tour. Keep up with Spread Eagle at https://spreadeagle.us/.Bonus Track: The Defiants--Hollywood in HeadlightsFrom the upcoming album Zokusho, out 9/13 on Frontiers. Preorder now at http://radi.al/Zokusho. 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: Slayer announces last leg of farewell tourNew KXM album coming in SeptemberBrian Johnson’s show coming to AXSNew AC/DC tour Sons of Apollo live albumEar Candy: Dio--Dream Evil (1987)Billy Sherwood--Citizen: In the Next Life (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Kip Winger--Enfield CT 7/6/19Rockversation: Jim PeterikMatt recently spoke with the prolific musician and founder of Survivor about his most recent World Stage project, Winds of Change, which released in April 2019. Bonus Track: Graham Bonnet Band--Night GamesFrom the new live album Graham Bonnet Band: Live in Tokyo, 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: Dave Mustaine battling throat cancerDave Ellefson releasing new book and album in July (https://loudwire.com/megadeth-david-ellefson-new-song-hammer-comes-down/)Steven Adler injuryKrokus farewell tourNew Fiction Syxx album out nowMatt’s Asia book coming soonEar Candy: Guns N’ Roses: Chinese Democracy (2008)Gygax: High Fantasy (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Dio ReturnsAsiaBonus Track: Fiction Syxx--Monster in the MystFrom the new album Alternate Me, out now on Melodic Rock Records. You can find more info at www.melodicrock.com/articles/news-feed/2019/06/28/fiction-syxx-new-album-alternate-me-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: Zakk Sabbath to re-record Black SabbathNew Saxon live albumDio documentaryBruce Dickinson book tourGraham Bonnet performing Down to EarthEar Candy: Bon Jovi (1984)The Brink--Nowhere to Run (2019)Comin Atcha Live:Last In LineRockversation: Andrew FreemanMatt spoke with the Last in Line frontman at a recent show, as they toured in support of the new album, II. Bonus Track: Save Goodbye Form The Brink’s new album NOWHERE TO RUN, 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: Winger to begin work on new albumGuns 'n' Roses to begin work on new album20 highest selling albums of all timeThe Royal Affair tourEar Candy: Whitesnake: Flash and Blood (2019)Rammstein (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Slayer, Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse 5/25 in Mansfield, MARockversation: Eric Knutson Matt spoke with the lead singer of Flotsam and Jetsam at a recent show about the band’s history and the new album, The End of Chaos.Bonus Track: Nay-Sayin’ BluesThe track from the Boston-based rock band is currently featured in a series of Fanatics ads. You can learn more about the band at www.badmarriagemusic.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: Ozzy postpones tour after fallDef Leppard inducted into Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of FameGhost announces fall tour (10/21 at DCU in Worcester)Rammstein debuts new song Deutschland (https://youtu.be/NeQM1c-XCDc) Asia tour detailsEar Candy: L.A. Guns--The Devil You Know (2019)Megadeth--Peace Sells (1986)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Music Matinee:The DirtRockversation: Phil LewisMatt spoke with the frontman of L.A. Guns about the band’s new new album The Devil You Know, which is out now! You can also catch L.A. Guns on tour right now.Bonus Track: Jim Peterik & World Stage--Without a Bullet Being FiredFrom the new album Winds of Change, our April 26th on Frontiers.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: Bon Jovi working on 14th album Gene Simmons--Vinnie Vincent not joining KISS on ‘End of the Road World Tour’ Sebastian Bach’s new solo album John Anderson open to YES reunion Passing of Bernie TormeEar Candy: Whitesnake--Slide it In (2019)Tesla--Shock (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Liner Notes:Facebook comments on our Motley Crue/Dream Theater episodeRockversation: James Christian Matt recently spoke with the House of Lords singer at one of their shows. You can follow House of Lords on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HouseOfLordsB.Bonus Track: Crucify by Steel ProphetFrom the upcoming album THE GOD MACHINE, out April 26th on Rock of Angels Records.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: Record Store Day Release HighlightsKeith Flint of The Prodigy passesWhitesnake box set detailsGuns and Sweet form SunbombEar Candy: Overkill--The Wings of War (2019)The End Machine (2019)-Six Degrees of Frankie B.Top of the Pops:Billboard Hot Mainstream rock Tracks for the week of 3/21/81Rockversation: Chris CafferyMatt spoke with the former Savatage and current TSO guitarist about his new band Spirits of Fire. The band’s self-titled album is out now on Frontiers Music SRL. You can keep up with Chris on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChrisCafferyMusic.Bonus Track: Anthem--Immortal BindFrom the album Nucleus, which will release on March 29, 2019 on Nuclear Blast. 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: Peter Tork passesPeter Frampton announces farewell tourFirst trailer for Motley Crue’s “The Dirt” (https://youtu.be/-NOp5ROn1HE)Motley Crue Accuse KISS of stealing finale on tourDoug Aldrich’s Burning Rain drops new single (https://youtu.be/Ha_hJCusKho)Ear Candy: Motley Crue--Dr. Feelgood (1989)Dream Theater--Distance Over Time (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Top of the Pops:Billboard Top 25 albums from February 18, 1984Rockversation: Rob RockMatt recently spoke with the singer of Impellitteri about the band’s latest studio album, The Nature of the Beast, and his old stomping grounds of Springfield, MA. You call keep up with Rob and the rest of the band at www.impellitteri.net.Bonus Track: Find Me--True BelieverFrom Find Me’s brand new album Angels in Blue, out now on Frontiers Music srl. You can grab your copy at http://radi.al/FindMeAngelsInBlue.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

Opening Act: Ozzy HospitalizedTesla Debuts New Song “Taste Like” https://youtu.be/GCxRVi6vEbASammy Hagar and the Circle new albumNew supergroup Spirits of Fire releasing debut on 2/22Upcoming John Wetton box setEar Candy: Weezer--The Teal Album (2019)Quiet Riot--One Night in Milan (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin' Atcha Live:Stryper 2/1 @ Mohegan SunRockversation: Frankie BanaliMatt recently spoke with the legendary drummer of Quiet Riot about the band’s history, his time in W.A.S.P., the new Quiet Riot live album, and much more. You can get One Night in Milan now, and follow Quiet Riot online at www.facebook.com/quietriot.Bonus Track: Last In Line--LandslideFrom the upcoming album II, releasing February 22nd from Frontiers Music s.r.l.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/power

Opening Act: Ratt's Pearcy has knee surgeryForeigner donates song proceeds to ShrinersOverkill debuts first episode of new documentary seriesThe return of John SykesEar Candy: Ratt: Invasion of Your Privacy (1985)Flotsam and Jetsam: The End of Chaos (2019)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Liner Notes:Best of 2018 episode feedbackRockversation: Ken MaryMatt recently spoke with the drummer of Flotsam and Jetsam after a stop on their tour with HammerFall.Bonus Track: Johnny Gioeli--DriveFrom the album One Voice, which is 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.

In the last episode of 2018, we recap our favorites of the year! And the categories are:Favorite Albums of 2018 Favorite 3 Songs of 2018Favorite 3 Album Covers of 2018 Favorite 3 Concerts of 2018 Favorite Live AlbumFavorite ReissueThanks 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: Extreme Working on New AlbumAce Frehley to Tour With Alice CooperJudas Priest Announce 2019 TourAccept loses founding memberNew Geezer Butler forms Deadland RitualEar Candy: Black Sabbath--Heaven and Hell (1980)Metal Church--Damned If You Do (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Rockversation: Chris ImpellitteriMatt spoke with the founder and lead guitarist of Impellitteri about the history of the band and their new album Nature of the Beast.Bonus Track: Fiction Syxx--Monster in the MistFrom the upcoming album THE ALTERNATE ME, which you can preorder now at http://www.melodicrock.com/artist/fiction-syxxThanks 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: Dave Mustaine compares Dirk Verbueren to Gar Samuelson25 Years ago, Nirvana was on MTV UnpluggedGoFundMe set up for Charvel Workshop that was destroyed in CA Fire (https://www.gofundme.com/wayne-guitars-wayne-charvel-shop) Haunted (Woodsview Murders #2) out now!! http://bit.ly/WV2-HAUNTED Ear Candy: Whitesnake: Slip of the Tongue (1989) Alcatrazz: Parole Denied Tokyo 2017 (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Top of the Pops:Billboard Rock Tracks for Week Ending Nov 18, 1989Rockversation: K.K. DowningMatt spoke with the legendary guitarist and longtime member of Judas Priest about his new book and life after the band.Bonus Track: Fiction Syxx--Wind Reminds MeFrom the upcoming album THE ALTERNATE ME, which you can preorder now at http://www.melodicrock.com/artist/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! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can als

Opening Act: The End: Machine album due in JuneOzzy on tour with Megadeth this SpringTop 30 Guitarists (All That Shreds)Kansas fans are greatRiverdale pays homage to Dokken (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=146&v=hKq_dkapY7k)Ear Candy: Dio--Master of the Moon (2004)Red Dragon Cartel--Patina (2018)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha live:John Carpenter at the Hollywood Palladium 10/31Rockversation: Geoff DownesMatt recently spoke with the legendary musician and songwriter about his work with The Buggles, Asisa, Yes and more. NOTE: Matt's cats make several cameo appearances on this one.Bonus Track: Fiction Syxx--Tall Dark SecretsYou can keep up with the band at www.fictionsyxxrocks.com, and you can preorder their upcoming album and get some coll bonus stuff 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! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at power

Opening Act: Fleetwood Mac dramaOz Fox back on the roadRock and Roll HoF votes underwayMarty Balin passesEar Candy: Boston--Boston (1976)Winger--In the Heart of the Young (1990)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha live:House of LordsRockversation: Samuel NymanMatt recently spoke with the singer of Manimal about touring in the US and Manimal’s new album, Purgatorio. You can keep up with Samuel and Manimal on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manimalofficial.Bonus Track: Impellitteri--Shine OnFrom the album Nature of the Beast, out now on Frontiers Records.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: Megadeth announce MegacruisePearl Jam reveals anti-homelessness campaignStephen Pearcy apologized for intoxicated performanceBrian seeing John Carpenter on HalloweenEar Candy: Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators--Living the Dream (2018)The Police--Synchronicity (1983)Six Degrees of Frankie B.Comin Atcha Live:Flotsam and JetsamRockversation: Craig Goldy (Part 2)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: Snakes in Paradise—Will You Remember MeFrom the newly-released album Step Into the Light, which is out now on Frontiers Records.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/power