Best Brian LeTendre Podcasts (2024)

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CWCP Episode 4: Prepping for NaNoWriMo 57:24

6M ago57:24

57:24

Happy Friday the 13th to all who celebrate! Jolene and Brian are back to talk about prepping for National Novel Writing Month (nanowrimo.org). We talk about how you can use the rest of this month to get ready for the 50k-word challenge. Even though we focus on NaNo, you can apply most of what we talk about to any large creative project you might be…

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CWCP Episode 3: Karin Wu 1:44:07

9M ago1:44:07

1:44:07

We are back with a super-sized episode, featuring one of our favorite people, Karin Wu! Karin has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit, education, gaming, fashion, and other industries, leading marketing, fundraising, product development, and distribution in both domestic and international markets. She shares her creative journey with us, and w…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 86--Extreme and Winger 1:21:07

10M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

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: F…

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CWCP Episode 2: Victoria Nations 1:28:43

12M ago1:28:43

1:28:43

We couldn’t wait a whole month! We’re back with a new episode, and we are joined by our amazing friend and incredible writer and poet, Victoria Nations. We chat with Vicki about her creative journey, how she crafts incredible short stories, and her intentional approach to the business side of being a creator. We also get into a deep discussion abou…

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CWCP Episode 1: A New Chapter With Jolene and Brian 1:11:35

12M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

It’s a new day! The podcast is back, and Jolene Haley is joining Brian as the co-host of the show. In this episode Brian and Jolene catch everyone up on their creative adventures, talk about the projects they worked on for Camp NaNoWriMo, and discuss what’s filling up their creative cups lately. Thanks for listening! Starting next month we’ll be we…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 85--The Winery Dogs and SpiritWorld 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

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 C…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 84--Our Favorites of 2022 1:19:29

1+ y ago1:19:29

1:19:29

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. Yo…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 83--Ozzy and Megadeth 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

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) …

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 82--Cleanbreak and Pink Floyd 1:13:06

1+ y ago1:13:06

1:13:06

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 Bi…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 81--Def Leppard and Iconic 1:20:38

2y ago1:20:38

1:20:38

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…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 80--Reckless Love and Mark Tremonti 1:00:37

2y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 79--Aerosmith and The Linda Lindas 1:22:25

2y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

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…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 78--Ghost and Marillion 1:08:36

2y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

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://collectiblesextrava…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 77--Saxon and Kissin' Dynamite 1:11:02

2y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

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 Mo…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 76--Meat Loaf and Battle Beast 1:10:48

2y ago1:10:48

1:10:48

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 …

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 75--Our Favorites of 2021 1:22:41

2+ y ago1:22:41

1:22:41

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 u…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 74--Bullet for My Valentine and Black Veil Brides 1:29:00

2+ y ago1:29:00

1:29:00

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 Ma…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 73--Iron Maiden and Andrew WK 1:06:05

2+ y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

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 i…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 72--John Mayer and Spirit Adrift 1:09:01

2+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

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-…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 71--Twisted Sister and Dee Snider 1:14:52

2+ y ago1:14:52

1:14:52

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 an…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 70--Def Leppard and Styx 1:26:14

3y ago1:26:14

1:26:14

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 Fr…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 69--Flotsam and Jetsam and Weezer 1:22:39

3y ago1:22:39

1:22:39

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-ma…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 68--FM and Chevelle 53:31

3y ago53:31

53:31

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. Tha…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 67--Genesis and Evanescence 52:17

3y ago52:17

52:17

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 sa…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 66--Accept and Durbin 1:27:08

3y ago1:27:08

1:27:08

Opening Act: Dave Mustaine partners with Gibson Guitars Sunbomb debut album coming in May Former Uriah Heep members solo albums released posthumously Oz Fox fundraising shirts at stryper.com Ear Candy: Accept: Too Mean to Die (2021) Durbin: The Beast Awakens (2021) Rockversation: Robert Berry Matt spoke with the bass player and lead singer of 3.2 a…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 65--Journey and Shotgun Messiah 57:56

3y ago57:56

57:56

Opening Act: Moriah Formica’s new band Plush Def Leppard launches online museum Dio Black Sabbath Remasters 1979 Black Sabbath Rehearsal Recordings Rock Candy Magazine Ear Candy: Journey: Infinity (1978) Journey: Escape game: https://youtu.be/17uWx5-cOBg Shotgun Messiah: Second Coming (1991) Bonus Track: Sunstorm: Swan Song From the album Afterlife…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 64--Peter Frampton and Miley Cyrus 58:01

3+ y ago58:01

58:01

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 sprea…

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Dan Vondrak Talks X-Men Origins: Wolverine Game at NYCC 2009 20:42

3+ y ago20:42

20:42

Convos with Creative People is a podcast about creative paths and processes. Each episode features interviews with creators of all genres and mediums, and discussions on writing, art, design, marketing, music, podcasting, and more. Hosted by me, Brian LeTendre. In this episode I dug into the 2009 archives of the Secret Identity podcast for an inter…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 63--Our Favorites of 2020 1:44:39

3+ y ago1:44:39

1:44:39

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…

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Don Cardenas--Comics, Community, and Creating During a Pandemic 1:34:55

3+ y ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Convos With Creative People | Don Cardenas Convos with Creative People is a podcast about creative paths and processes. Each episode features interviews with creators of all genres and mediums, and discussions on writing, art, design, marketing, music, podcasting, and more. Hosted by me, Brian LeTendre. In this episode I welcome artist, musician, f…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 62--AC/DC and Blue Oyster Cult 1:24:45

3+ y ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Opening Act: AC/DC’s Power Up is #1 New Exodus album news Anthrax to Release Among the Living Comic (April 21) UFO Box set being released Stryper podcast news Ear 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) Rockversatio…

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Ed Greenwood--Talking Forgotten Realms 4e at DDXP 2008 26:41

3+ y ago26:41

26:41

Convos with Creative People is a podcast about creative paths and processes. Each episode features interviews with creators of all genres and mediums, and discussions on writing, art, design, marketing, music, podcasting, and more. Hosted by me, Brian LeTendre. In this episode I reach all the way back into the 2008 archives of the Secret Identity p…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 61--Stryper and Mass 1:29:49

3+ y ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Opening Act: Tony Lewis from The Outfield passes Stryper live streams coming Rob Zombie announces new album Alice in Chains, Anthrax and Mastodon members cover Rusty Cage from Soundgarden Ear Candy: Stryper: Even the Devil Believes (2020) Mass: Voices in the Night (1989) Comin Atcha Live: Armored Saint at the Whiskey a Go Go 10-10-20 Rockversation:…

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Travis Legge--Frostlands of Fenrilik and Scarred Lands 1:05:03

3+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Convos with Creative People is a podcast about creative paths and processes. Each episode features interviews with creators of all genres and mediums, and discussions on writing, art, design, marketing, music, podcasting, and more. Hosted by Brian LeTendre. In this episode I welcome game designer and Scarred Lands Line Developer Travis Legge to the…

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CWCP Preview Episode--October 2020 8:48

3+ y ago8:48

8:48

Convos with Creative People is a podcast about creative paths and processes. Each episode features interviews with creators of all genres and mediums, and discussions on writing, art, design, marketing, music, podcasting, and more. In this quick preview episode, I talk about the evolution of the podcast from its origin as See Brian Write, and what …

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 60--Van Halen 1:32:06

3+ y ago1:32:06

1:32:06

Opening Act: EVH passes at 65 AC/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 McCoy Matt recently talked with the singer/guitarist of The Lonely Ones about the band and its emergence from the…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 59--Quiet Riot and WASP 1:44:51

3+ y ago1:44:51

1:44:51

Opening Act: Frankie Banali passes Frankie Banali Interview: PCP Ep 34 https://powerchordspodcast.weebly.com/home/power-chords-podcast-track-34-weezer-and-quiet-riot Pete Way of UFO passes Stryper releases “Even the Devil Believes” Peter Frampton biography Lomenzo on Spotify Ear Candy: Quiet Riot--QRIII (1986) WASP Headless Children (1989) Rockvers…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 58--Tokyo Motor Fist and UABB 1:15:03

3+ y ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Opening Act: Stryper releases new single Make Love Great Again Blink 182 releases Quarantine song Triumph documentary The Go-Gos documentary George Lynch retiring Lynch Mob name Ear Candy: Tokyo Motor Fist--Lions (2020) Upon a Burning Body--Built From War (2020) Rockversation: Trevor Hurst Matt recently spoke with the singer of Econoline Crush abou…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 57--Kansas and Firstborne 1:23:32

4y ago1:23:32

1:23:32

Opening Act: Ellefson announces covers album Scorpions announce 2021 tour Go-Gos documentary and new music coming Beavis and Butt-head returning Return of Econoline Crush Ear Candy: Kansas--The Absence of Presence (2020) Firstborne (2020) Rockversation: Dave Ellefson Matt spoke with the legendary Megadeth bassist about the new album, his Ellefson b…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 56--Bumblefoot and Firewind 1:15:30

4y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Opening Act: Music Industry protests racism and police brutality with Blackout Tuesday and The Show Must Be Paused www.theshowmustbepaused.com Singer Brian Howe passes Guitarist Bob Kulick passes Ratt’s Round and Round back in the Billboard Top 20 New Kansas album coming Ear Candy: Bumblefoot: Barefoot 2 & 3 (2020) Firewind (2020) Rockversation: Pa…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 55--Black Sabbath and Tower 1:26:42

4y ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Opening Act: 10th anniversary of Dio’s passing Pretty Reckless release new single https://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-…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 54--Scorpions and Testament 1:30:29

4y ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Opening Act: Lamb of God push back new album to June Armored Saint finish mixing new album New Hall & Oates album in progress Tokyo Motor Fist almost done Scott Fish: The Quarantine Sessions Ear Candy: Scorpions: Return to Forever (2015) Testament--Titans of Creation (2020) Comin Atcha Live A year without concerts? Rockversation: Michael Sweet Matt…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 53--Church of the Cosmic Skull and DeadRisen 1:19:12

4y ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Opening Act: Adam Schlesinger passes from Coronavirus Helloween finishing vocals for new album Stryper podcast Rock and Pod cancellation Ear 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, 1980 Rockversation: Tom…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 52--Ozzy and New England 1:24:35

4y ago1:24:35

1:24:35

Opening Act: Keith Olsen passes Styx cancels tour Biff Byford solo tour canceled BLS recording new album this year KK's Priest Volbeat breaks Billboard record Ear Candy: Ozzy Osbourne--Ordinary Man (2020) New England--New England (1979) Comin Atcha Live: Sons of Apollo in Boston Rockversation: Steve “Lips” Kudlow from Anvil Bonus Track: House of Lo…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 51--Pink Floyd and Megadeth 1:21:20

4y ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Opening Act: Neil Peart passes Last in Line recording new album Megadeth plays first show since Mustaine’s return Megadeth Mayhem Fest Joey Kramer and Aerosmith drama Ear Candy: Megadeth--United Abominations (2007) Pink Floyd--The Wall (1979) Comin Atcha Live: Stryper Fan Weekend Rockversation: Brendan Clark of Alice Loves Alien Bonus Track: LoveKi…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 50--Haunt and Sons of Apollo 1:12:56

4+ y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

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 dates Ear Candy: Haunt--Mind Freeze (2020) | hauntthenation.bandcamp.com/album/mind-freeze Sons of Apollo MMXX (2020) | sonsofapollo.com Comin Atcha Live: Bumblefoot at New Bedfo…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 49--Our Favorites of 2019 1:18:59

4+ y ago1:18:59

1:18:59

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 2019 Favorite 3 Album Covers of 2019 Favorite 3 Concerts of 2019 Favorite Live Album Album from 2018 We're Still Listening To Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a r…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 48--Alter Bridge and Work of Art 1:18:18

4+ y ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Opening Act: Motley Crue, Poison and Def Leppard to tour Grammy nominations The Who Revolution Saints Ear Candy: Alter Bridge--Walk the Sky (2019) Work of Art--Exhibits (2019) Comin Atcha Live: UFO at Mohegan Sun in CT 11/2 Slayer at Mass Mutual Center in MA 11/8 Top of the Pops: Billboard Top 25 Rock Tracks 11-24-1984 Bonus Track: Sons of Apollo T…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 47--The Beatles and Korn 1:31:29

4+ y ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Opening Act: Drums are done for the new Saxon album Def Leppard to release live album featuring 1980 concert UFO Last Orders Tour Dates AOR/Melodic Rock Albums Chart Ear Candy: The Beatles--Abbey Road (1969) Korn--The Nothing (2019) Comin Atcha Live: Ghost at the DCU Center in Worcester 10/21/19 Rockversation: Brian Howe Matt recently spoke with th…

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Power Chords Podcast: Track 46--Blink-182 and Michael Sweet 1:13:26

4+ y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Opening Act: Ric Ocasek passes at 75 Graham Bonnet spinal surgery Saxon’s Biff Byford has heart surgery James Hetfield enters rehab Ghost 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 Sweet Matt spoke to the prolific frontma…

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