Power Chords Podcast
Hosted by Brian LeTendre and Matt Herring, the Power Chords Podcast is a celebration of rock and metal music, with a focus on the bands and music we grew up with from the '70s, '80s and 90s. We're going to cover everything from Queen to Motley Crue to Megadeth, with an emphasis on hooks, riffs, harmonies and melodies. Think about he glory days of '80s rock radio, and that's the sweet spot for our podcast. Each episode we'll be talking about the music news that interests us the albums we're listening to (both old and new), and the shows we're going to see. We'll also be interviewing musicians form your favorite bands, as well as creators who are music fans like us. You can find liner notes for each show as well as news, reviews and more discussion at www.powerchordspodcast.com. So, pull on your jean jacket, grab your walkman and let's rock! \m/
Episodes
June 25, 2023 • 81 mins
Opening Act:
New Metalocalypse on the way
Motley Crue teasing new song
Mick Mars solo album details
Dokken's new album coming in September
Withering Scorn debut album arriving July 7 on Frontiers (Video: Prophets of Demise: https://youtu.be/zmXrcKPHVXQ)
Ear Candy:
Extreme - Six (2023)
Winger - Seven (2023)
Seven Degrees of Frankie B.
Bonus Track: From the Sea by Alice Loves Alien
Learn more about the band and check out some of their othe...
New Metalocalypse on the way
Motley Crue teasing new song
Mick Mars solo album details
Dokken's new album coming in September
Withering Scorn debut album arriving July 7 on Frontiers (Video: Prophets of Demise: https://youtu.be/zmXrcKPHVXQ)
Ear Candy:
Extreme - Six (2023)
Winger - Seven (2023)
Seven Degrees of Frankie B.
Bonus Track: From the Sea by Alice Loves Alien
Learn more about the band and check out some of their othe...
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January 21, 2023 • 62 mins
Opening Act:
35 year anniversary of So Far So Good So What on 1/19
Last in Line release single off upcoming Jericho album (March 31)
New Metallica song - Screaming Suicide from 72 Seasons (April 14)--National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
Aldo Nova new album and possible tour
New Talk is Cheap episode (originalmatman.weebly.com)
Ear Candy:
The Winery Dogs - III (2023)
SpiritWorld - Deathwestern (2022)
Bonus Track: Demons ...
35 year anniversary of So Far So Good So What on 1/19
Last in Line release single off upcoming Jericho album (March 31)
New Metallica song - Screaming Suicide from 72 Seasons (April 14)--National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
Aldo Nova new album and possible tour
New Talk is Cheap episode (originalmatman.weebly.com)
Ear Candy:
The Winery Dogs - III (2023)
SpiritWorld - Deathwestern (2022)
Bonus Track: Demons ...
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December 30, 2022 • 79 mins
In our last episode of 2022 we look back at our favorite albums, songs, concerts, and more from this past year. See you in 2023!
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 powerch...
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 powerch...
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November 25, 2022 • 61 mins
Opening Act:
Firewind releasing new album in 2023
Ghost wins Favorite Rock Album at American Music Awards
Megadeth nominated for Grammy
Judas Priest inducted in Rock and Roll HoF
Foreigner calling it quits
Winery Dogs new album coming in February
Ear Candy:
Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9 (2022)
Megadeth - The Sick, the Dying, and the Dead (2022)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin Atcha Live:
Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience
Bonus Track...
Firewind releasing new album in 2023
Ghost wins Favorite Rock Album at American Music Awards
Megadeth nominated for Grammy
Judas Priest inducted in Rock and Roll HoF
Foreigner calling it quits
Winery Dogs new album coming in February
Ear Candy:
Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9 (2022)
Megadeth - The Sick, the Dying, and the Dead (2022)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin Atcha Live:
Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience
Bonus Track...
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August 13, 2022 • 73 mins
Opening Act:
Alice in Chains to release box set for 30th anniversary of Dirt
Megadeth releases new single
Spotify launches a concert ticket service
Upcoming album releases
Monsters on the Mountain Festival
Ear Candy:
Cleanbreak - Coming Home (2022)
Animals Reimagined - A Tribute to Pink Floyd (2022)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Rockversation - Paul Bielatowicz
Matt recently spoke to the guitarist of the Carl Palmer Band at an event where he a...
Alice in Chains to release box set for 30th anniversary of Dirt
Megadeth releases new single
Spotify launches a concert ticket service
Upcoming album releases
Monsters on the Mountain Festival
Ear Candy:
Cleanbreak - Coming Home (2022)
Animals Reimagined - A Tribute to Pink Floyd (2022)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Rockversation - Paul Bielatowicz
Matt recently spoke to the guitarist of the Carl Palmer Band at an event where he a...
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June 26, 2022 • 80 mins
Opening Act:
The Vault in New Bedford, MA closes down
Stadium Tour underway with Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison
Ear Candy:
Iconic - Second Skin (2022)
Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos (2022)
Rockversation - Joey Cassata
Matt spoke with the drummer, actor, writer, and producer about ZO2, the ZRock show, playing with the Eric Martin Band, Star Wars, and more.
Bonus Track: - Michael Schenker Group - Emergency
From the new album Universal,...
The Vault in New Bedford, MA closes down
Stadium Tour underway with Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison
Ear Candy:
Iconic - Second Skin (2022)
Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos (2022)
Rockversation - Joey Cassata
Matt spoke with the drummer, actor, writer, and producer about ZO2, the ZRock show, playing with the Eric Martin Band, Star Wars, and more.
Bonus Track: - Michael Schenker Group - Emergency
From the new album Universal,...
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May 22, 2022 • 60 mins
Opening Act:
Sad things are afoot at the Circle K
Ghost announces new tour with Mastodon
Holy Diver super deluxe edition release
Stryper album reissue controversy
Ear Candy:
Reckless Love - Turborider (2022)
Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra (2022)
Rockversation: Mark Tremonti
Matt recently spoke with the guitarist, singer, and songwriter about his Take a Chance for Charity initiative, and the first project of that initiative, Mark Tremon...
Sad things are afoot at the Circle K
Ghost announces new tour with Mastodon
Holy Diver super deluxe edition release
Stryper album reissue controversy
Ear Candy:
Reckless Love - Turborider (2022)
Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra (2022)
Rockversation: Mark Tremonti
Matt recently spoke with the guitarist, singer, and songwriter about his Take a Chance for Charity initiative, and the first project of that initiative, Mark Tremon...
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April 30, 2022 • 82 mins
Opening Act:
Autograph’s Randy Rand passes
Joel Hoekstra and Michael Sweet’s new project Iconic
The Ratt reunion that almost was
Def Leppard’s new album Diamond Star Halos
Robert Sweet’s Cleanbreak project
Ear Candy:
Aerosmith: Rock in a Hard Place (1982)
The Linda Lindas - Growing Up (2022)
Rockversation: Simon Daniels
Matt recently spoke with the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Autograph about his musical influences, moving to L.A. i...
Autograph’s Randy Rand passes
Joel Hoekstra and Michael Sweet’s new project Iconic
The Ratt reunion that almost was
Def Leppard’s new album Diamond Star Halos
Robert Sweet’s Cleanbreak project
Ear Candy:
Aerosmith: Rock in a Hard Place (1982)
The Linda Lindas - Growing Up (2022)
Rockversation: Simon Daniels
Matt recently spoke with the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Autograph about his musical influences, moving to L.A. i...
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April 4, 2022 • 68 mins
Opening Act:
Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dead at 50
Haunt announce new album Windows of Your Soul will release July 1
(https://loudwire.com/haunt-windows-of-your-soul-song-album/)
Red Hot Chili Peppers release Unlimited Love
London Choir Boys lineup change
Music Collectibles Extravaganza in Boxboro MA April 8-10 (https://collectiblesextravaganza.com/)
Ear Candy:
Marillion - An Hour Before It’s Dark (2022)
Ghost - Impera (2022)
S...
Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dead at 50
Haunt announce new album Windows of Your Soul will release July 1
(https://loudwire.com/haunt-windows-of-your-soul-song-album/)
Red Hot Chili Peppers release Unlimited Love
London Choir Boys lineup change
Music Collectibles Extravaganza in Boxboro MA April 8-10 (https://collectiblesextravaganza.com/)
Ear Candy:
Marillion - An Hour Before It’s Dark (2022)
Ghost - Impera (2022)
S...
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March 6, 2022 • 71 mins
Opening Act:
Mark Lanegan passes away at 57
Testament announces the return of Dave Lombardo
Asia and Asia touring in 2022
Peacemaker Soundtrack
Ear Candy:
Saxon - Carpe Diem (2022)
Kissin’ Dynamite - Not The End of the Road (2022)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin' Atcha Live:
Ghost and Volbeat - Worcester MA - 2/11/22
Bonus Track: Zadra - Nothing More to Say
From the album Guiding Star, out now on Frontiers Music SRL.
Thanks for listening!...
Mark Lanegan passes away at 57
Testament announces the return of Dave Lombardo
Asia and Asia touring in 2022
Peacemaker Soundtrack
Ear Candy:
Saxon - Carpe Diem (2022)
Kissin’ Dynamite - Not The End of the Road (2022)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin' Atcha Live:
Ghost and Volbeat - Worcester MA - 2/11/22
Bonus Track: Zadra - Nothing More to Say
From the album Guiding Star, out now on Frontiers Music SRL.
Thanks for listening!...
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January 31, 2022 • 70 mins
Opening Act:
Meat Loaf passes at 74
Stryper’s upcoming album and documentary
WASP Touring in US after more than a decade
Megadeth, Lamb of God, and Trivium coming back around in 2022
New and Upcoming Releases
Ear Candy:
Meat loaf: Bat Out of Hell (1977)
Battle Beast: Circus of Doom (2022)
Rockversation: Eric Martin
Matt spoke with the singer about Mr. Big, the Eric Martin Band, and almost joining Van Halen.
Bonus Track: Mecca - Can’t Sto...
Meat Loaf passes at 74
Stryper’s upcoming album and documentary
WASP Touring in US after more than a decade
Megadeth, Lamb of God, and Trivium coming back around in 2022
New and Upcoming Releases
Ear Candy:
Meat loaf: Bat Out of Hell (1977)
Battle Beast: Circus of Doom (2022)
Rockversation: Eric Martin
Matt spoke with the singer about Mr. Big, the Eric Martin Band, and almost joining Van Halen.
Bonus Track: Mecca - Can’t Sto...
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December 22, 2021 • 82 mins
In our last episode of 2021, we look back on our favorite albums, songs, shows, and more from this past year.
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.c...
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.c...
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November 21, 2021 • 89 mins
Opening Act:
Moody Blues’ Graeme Edge passes
Rock ‘n’ Roll Nosferatu
Richie Faulkner feeling good after heart surgery
Disturbed’s new album might be two
Ear Candy:
Bullet for My Valentine (2021)
Black Veil Brides: The Phantom Tomorrow (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin’ Atcha Live
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy - 11/19
Rockversation: Jean Beauvoir
Matt talked to singer, songwriter, and musician about the Plasmatics, his solo career, and his au...
Moody Blues’ Graeme Edge passes
Rock ‘n’ Roll Nosferatu
Richie Faulkner feeling good after heart surgery
Disturbed’s new album might be two
Ear Candy:
Bullet for My Valentine (2021)
Black Veil Brides: The Phantom Tomorrow (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin’ Atcha Live
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy - 11/19
Rockversation: Jean Beauvoir
Matt talked to singer, songwriter, and musician about the Plasmatics, his solo career, and his au...
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October 3, 2021 • 66 mins
Opening Act:
Ghost releases “Hunter’s Moon” single for Halloween Kills soundtrack
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ghost-releases-first-new-single-in-two-years-hunters-moon/
Ghost and Volbeat Tour Jan-Mar 2022
Bay Strikes Back tour postponed
David Lee Roth retiring
Matt’s top 20 of 21 so far
Ear Candy:
Iron Maiden: Senjutsu (2021)
Andrew WK: God is Partying (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin Atcha Live:
Megadeth and Lamb of Gob 9/13/21 ...
Ghost releases “Hunter’s Moon” single for Halloween Kills soundtrack
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ghost-releases-first-new-single-in-two-years-hunters-moon/
Ghost and Volbeat Tour Jan-Mar 2022
Bay Strikes Back tour postponed
David Lee Roth retiring
Matt’s top 20 of 21 so far
Ear Candy:
Iron Maiden: Senjutsu (2021)
Andrew WK: God is Partying (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Comin Atcha Live:
Megadeth and Lamb of Gob 9/13/21 ...
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September 3, 2021 • 69 mins
Opening Act:
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passes at 80
Black Sabbath re-releasing Technical Ecstasy Oct 1
Iron Maiden’s Senjutsu coming Sept 3rd
Details and new single from upcoming black Label Society album
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/black-label-society-doom-crew-inc/
Lucifer release Carrie-inspired video
https://loudwire.com/lucifer-bring-me-his-head-song-luciver-iv-album/
Gus G. releases single from upcoming album
https://w...
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passes at 80
Black Sabbath re-releasing Technical Ecstasy Oct 1
Iron Maiden’s Senjutsu coming Sept 3rd
Details and new single from upcoming black Label Society album
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/black-label-society-doom-crew-inc/
Lucifer release Carrie-inspired video
https://loudwire.com/lucifer-bring-me-his-head-song-luciver-iv-album/
Gus G. releases single from upcoming album
https://w...
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August 11, 2021 • 74 mins
Opening Act:
Metal church singer Mike Howe dies at 55
Gibson Records releasing new Slash album
ZZ Top bassist Billy Duffy dies at 72
Upcoming concerts at the Big E
Ear Candy:
Twister Sister: Love is for Suckers (1987)
Dee Snider: Leave a Scar (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Rockerversation: Michael Abdow
Matt recently spoke to the Fates Warning and Aquanet guitarist at a live show. Keep up with Michael at michaelabdow.com.
Bonus Track: Nig...
Metal church singer Mike Howe dies at 55
Gibson Records releasing new Slash album
ZZ Top bassist Billy Duffy dies at 72
Upcoming concerts at the Big E
Ear Candy:
Twister Sister: Love is for Suckers (1987)
Dee Snider: Leave a Scar (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Rockerversation: Michael Abdow
Matt recently spoke to the Fates Warning and Aquanet guitarist at a live show. Keep up with Michael at michaelabdow.com.
Bonus Track: Nig...
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July 4, 2021 • 86 mins
Opening Act:
New Anthrax album due in 2022
Glenn Tipton contributing to new Judas priest album
New episodes of Behind the Music announced
Nikki Sixx celebrates 20 years of sobriety
Alex Lifeson says RUSH is not coming back
Foghat celebrating 50th anniversary
Ear Candy:
Def Leppard: Adrenalize (1992)
Styx: Crash of the Crown (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Rockerversation: Steven Nathan
Matt spoke with the singer and guitar player of Don’t B...
New Anthrax album due in 2022
Glenn Tipton contributing to new Judas priest album
New episodes of Behind the Music announced
Nikki Sixx celebrates 20 years of sobriety
Alex Lifeson says RUSH is not coming back
Foghat celebrating 50th anniversary
Ear Candy:
Def Leppard: Adrenalize (1992)
Styx: Crash of the Crown (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Rockerversation: Steven Nathan
Matt spoke with the singer and guitar player of Don’t B...
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June 9, 2021 • 82 mins
Opening Act:
Exodus’ Tom Hunting doing well
The Linda Lindas library concert:
https://youtu.be/3msSlr4PkDE
New Yngwie Malmsteen song—Relentless Fury:
https://youtu.be/Kc7mStq_w2k
New Alcatraz lineup
Dennis DeYoung solo album
Black Sabbath The Vinyl Testament now on IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-sabbath-the-vinyl-testament-by-matt-herring#/
Ear Candy:
Weezer: Van Weezer (2021)
Flotsam and Jetsam: Blood in the Water (2...
Exodus’ Tom Hunting doing well
The Linda Lindas library concert:
https://youtu.be/3msSlr4PkDE
New Yngwie Malmsteen song—Relentless Fury:
https://youtu.be/Kc7mStq_w2k
New Alcatraz lineup
Dennis DeYoung solo album
Black Sabbath The Vinyl Testament now on IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-sabbath-the-vinyl-testament-by-matt-herring#/
Ear Candy:
Weezer: Van Weezer (2021)
Flotsam and Jetsam: Blood in the Water (2...
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April 24, 2021 • 53 mins
Opening Act:
Rock Candy Magazine
LA Guns lawsuit ends
KISS off the soundboard series
Saxon done recording new album
Weezer’s new album coming in May
Ear Candy:
FM: Tough It Out (1989)
Chevelle: Niratias (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Bonus Track: Flotsam & Jetsam
Burn the Sky, from the new album Blood in the Water, coming out June 4 from AFM.
Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, ...
Rock Candy Magazine
LA Guns lawsuit ends
KISS off the soundboard series
Saxon done recording new album
Weezer’s new album coming in May
Ear Candy:
FM: Tough It Out (1989)
Chevelle: Niratias (2021)
Six Degrees of Frankie B.
Bonus Track: Flotsam & Jetsam
Burn the Sky, from the new album Blood in the Water, coming out June 4 from AFM.
Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, ...
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March 27, 2021 • 52 mins
Marty Friedman releases song from upcoming Tokyo Jukebox 3
Vinny Appice talks HoF and Black Sabbath
Lemmy’s gift to his closest friends
Oz Fox update
Walmart “Many Faces Of” collections
Ear Candy:
Genesis: Invisible Touch (1986)
Evanescence: The Bitter Truth (2021)
Bonus Track: Robin McAuley
“Standing on the Edge,” from the new solo album of the same name coming in May on Frontiers.
Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or G...
Vinny Appice talks HoF and Black Sabbath
Lemmy’s gift to his closest friends
Oz Fox update
Walmart “Many Faces Of” collections
Ear Candy:
Genesis: Invisible Touch (1986)
Evanescence: The Bitter Truth (2021)
Bonus Track: Robin McAuley
“Standing on the Edge,” from the new solo album of the same name coming in May on Frontiers.
Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or G...
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