Best Powerchord Podcasts (2025)

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Entombed In Gore 2:00:01

1d ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Jim is back for your weekly dose of misery, playing heaps of new tracks from bands like Necromaniac, Cult of Extinction, and Ruinous Power, highlighting the upcoming Ape War gig, Glacial Mutilation Festival, as well as a couple goth events in Vancouver. Don't get sad, get mad and throw those horns in the air!…

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With Love From Studio A 2:00:01

5d ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ferris' 10 favourite releases of 2024. Listen to community radio every day!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Nocturnal Phosphorescence 1:46:30

14d ago1:46:30

1:46:30

On today's episode, Ian bids farewell to 2024 with a rundown of his favourite releases from the past year. Everything from doom to sludge to death and black metal, and even some nu-metal-inflected hyperpop thrown in, it's a mixed bag of everything the past year had to offer in the world of metal! Expect blistering new tunes from exciting new artist…

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Beacon Of Faith 2:02:43

25d ago2:02:43

2:02:43

Ian and special guest host Cass celebrate the winter solstice with a special Christmas-themed episode of Powerchord, featuring classic holiday favourites from Twisted Sister, AC/DC, King Diamond, The Ramones, Monster Magnet, Nocturnus and tons more. Get some eggnog in ya, Hail Santa!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Beacon Of Faith 2:07:02

25d ago2:07:02

2:07:02

Ian and special guest Cass celebrate the winter solstice with a special Christmas-themed episode of Powerchord, featuring classic holiday favourites from Twisted Sister, AC/DC, King Diamond, The Ramones, Monster Magnet, Nocturnus and tons more. Get some eggnog in ya, Hail Santa!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Casa de Fear 2:00:01

1M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Hone your steel for fresh blood as Jim highlights some favourites of 2024, the Oxygen Destroyer show, Vancouver Noise Fest, the scene in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and much more!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Unrelenting Pain 2:00:05

1M ago2:00:05

2:00:05

Coleman throws down his AOTY gauntlet for 2024, spotlight on upcoming shows from Castle, Oxygen Destroyer, and the Well; and few other critical faves from the year.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom 2:00:01

2M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ferris in the hateful chair this week, fumbling and flailing through a pile of extreme music both new and time-tested. Joining the free-wheeling madman is Powerchord Radio's fresh blood, the terrifying and mysterious Jim. Listeners are given a taste of the new host's sinister selections, foreshadowing a dark and fruitful chapter of community radio …

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Classic Rock Smackdown Ep. 4 33:44

2M ago33:44

33:44

Results of the first Classic Rock Fantasy Draft are in! Guitarist John Schreffler (Shooter Jennings) joins Dan and Büdro to announce the winners in a hotly contested race. Plus Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, My Morning Jacket, the origins of AC/DC’s bar band sound, Toronto’s airport code, and what is the most classic rock beer?…

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Black Masses in Pink Sunglasses 1:58:28

2M ago1:58:28

1:58:28

Coleman is joined LIVE at CiTR headquarters by his extremely mature friends Erik, Chops, and a fart machine. They discuss Chops' Edmonton based band Mongo Doom, a few local gigs from Ruin Lust, and Unto Others, the imminent return of Suffering Hour, initial lineup of next years' Prepare the Ground fest in Toronto, some killer new music, and much ob…

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Classic Rock Smackdown Ep. 3 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

Dan and Büdro discuss Lindsey Buckingham's replacements in Fleetwood Mac, transcendent concert moments, a reissue of Tom Petty's oft-maligned Long After Dark album, the trespasses of John Popper, and Neil Young's cancelled tour. Later Dan and Büdro go head to head in a bare knuckles classic rock fantasy draft.…

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Classic Rock Smackdown Ep. 2 40:10

3M ago40:10

40:10

Dan and Büdro channel their inner Derridas to deconstruct certain classic rock lyrics, unpack some "problematic texts," puzzle out the enigma that is David Coverdale, take a trip to the Deep South to discuss Southern Rock, and check in on the intersection of rock and roll and the law, making for an engaging and entertaining discussion.…

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Screams in the Night 2:04:40

3M ago2:04:40

2:04:40

A tour of upcoming local shows with Coleman; from Devouring Void's album release, Blood Incantation's return, resurrection of local faves The Moor, and most importantly: a ticket giveaway for the impending KING DIAMOND show!! All that plus a heap of new releases, and a birthday dedication for a real special gal xoxox…

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Classic Rock Smackdown Ep. 1 20:31

3M ago20:31

20:31

In this inaugural episode of Classic Rock SmackDown, hosts Dan and Büdro dive into their love for classic rock music, sharing personal stories and defining what classic rock means to them. They explore the evolution of the genre, its impact on their lives, and the songs that resonate with them. The conversation is filled with humor, nostalgia, and …

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Swallowed Whole by the Abyss 2:00:53

4M ago2:00:53

2:00:53

Coleman is at the helm, kicking things off with the A-side of the highly anticipated new album from Blood Incantation, then gets to hyping up the new Kayas album and associated release show, a sample of the upcoming Varning from Montreal fest, and other sick and killer things of a deadly nature.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Vitriseptome 2:00:01

4M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

With the threat of an impending release from the braincaving choates MITOCHONDRION, Ferris does his best to prepare. Eulogy offered to Auroch, and directions on where to find its still-writhing tendrils. A smattering of longsongs keeps the playlist short, but DENSE.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Spirits Possessed by the Spectral Voice 2:03:01

4M ago2:03:01

2:03:01

Coleman gets psyched about going to the "Night Engulfs Life" tour, hypes the upcoming Hacked Apart tour kickoff, a Slow Death Records showcase in Victoria, the upcoming return of Deicide to Vancouver, and a heap of killer new music from Mammoth Grinder, Immortal Bird, 1349, and more. DIE.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Unlock the Shrine (to Heavy Metal Radio) 2:02:21

5M ago2:02:21

2:02:21

After a few weeks' unplanned hiatus, Coleman returns for more scowl-inducing sounds, with spots on upcoming local gigs from Conan, Nervosa, Hacked Apart; the inaugural INFEST in Edmonton; the 20th anniversary of the debut album from The Ruins of Beverast, and more.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Faustian Bargain 1:56:39

5M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

Get ready for Ian to make your eardrums bleed with a gruesome abattoir of new death metal releases from Skeletal Remains, Gatecreeper, 200 Stab Wounds and Blood Incantation! We'll also plumb horrifying black metal depravity with fresh kills from Spectral Wound, Krallice, Liminal Shroud and Darkthrone. The second half of the show features a smoky va…

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Faustian Bargain 2:00:01

5M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Get ready for Ian to make your eardrums bleed with a gruesome abattoir of new death metal releases from Skeletal Remains, Gatecreeper, 200 Stab Wounds and Blood Incantation! We'll also plumb horrifying black metal depravity with fresh kills from Spectral Wound, Krallice, Darkthrone and Liminal Shroud! The second half of the show features a smoky va…

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A Clarion Call from Desolate Empire 2:00:01

6M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Coleman is up for a brief spotlight on the inaugural INFEST festival taking place in Edmonton this month, recent appearances at Chaos Descends fest in Germany, upcoming local gigs from Petrification and Ape War, new jams from Chat Pile, Nachtlich, Vuur & Zijde, and a 20th anniversary shoutout to the debut full-length from Asunder's "A Clarion Call.…

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Lined Lips & Spiked Bats 2:01:11

6M ago2:01:11

2:01:11

Join us today for a special Pride-themed celebration of all things heavy on today's episode of Powerchord! It'll feature an unstoppable tide of LGBTQ+ artists defiantly blasting out punk, noise, sludge, doom, death and black metal, plus lots more! We'll highlight underground heavyweights like SUMAC, Botch, Liturgy, Feminazgûl and Gorgoroth, as well…

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Lined Lips & Spiked Bats 2:01:14

6M ago2:01:14

2:01:14

Join us today for a special Pride-themed celebration of all things heavy on today's episode of Powerchord! It'll feature an unstoppable tide of LGBTQ+ artists defiantly blasting out punk, noise, sludge, doom, death and black metal, plus lots more! We'll highlight underground heavyweights like Botch, Liturgy, Feminazgûl and Gorgoroth, as well as dig…

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Worst show ive done in a long time 2:00:01

6M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

This show is full of great music and a ton of mistake through out the show and only one turntable works. I play the first side of the new ULVIK album It is so good . Please check out the show. Oldirty HickBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Visions of Mortality 2:00:01

6M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Previews of some gigs, new local and international extremity, and a few older and weirder numbers interspersed with the usual amount of screwing up and rambling - courtesy of host Ferris. Guaranteed good listening or your money back.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Draconick Sorcerous Canadian Witchknights 2:00:21

7M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

Coleman is joined LIVE in studio by former host and Powerchord brother, Chris "The Mountain" for a run down of upcoming local death metal gigs from Phrenelith, Necrot, and more; new music from Misyrion, Krash, Spectral Wound, Wormwitch, Pallbearer, and others. Not much for clean vox or chill vibes on this one, mostly just aural punishment. Please e…

1
To Conquer The Devout 2:00:01

7M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Death Metal, Sludge, Garage Rock, PunkBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Chapter for Definitely Being Hung Upside Down and Made to Listen to Local Music by the One Ferris 2:00:01

7M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ferris blitzes through a shitload of upcoming local gigs and local tunes. That's basically it. Listen at your own peril, or leisure.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Endless Fall 2:00:01

8M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ian and Drew are back to praise the gods of metal and throw down some epic riffs and fantastical tales of swords and sorcery! We'll also dig a classic tracks from Motörhead and Mötley Crüe out of The Graveyard! Drink from the chalice and descend into the depts of the abyss with us!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Taking out the Trash with the trashbags. 1:59:11

8M ago1:59:11

1:59:11

SO Last NIght.... Oh we aren't going talk about that...Ummmmmm We got some stellar tracks of long weirdness to help these two trashbags through this Saturday afternoon. We have some brand new Local vinyls just acquired from Spell a brand new 7" and Reversed just released the LP Wildly Possessed. Brand new Melvins and new Clouds Taste Satanic. We ar…

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Merging Within the Destroyer 2:01:30

8M ago2:01:30

2:01:30

Coleman is up with spotlights on Have a Good Laugh Fest and Maryland Death Fest, the upcoming album release show for Unleash the Archers, new music from Reversed, Thou, and more.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Splayed Mudscape 2:00:01

8M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ian's got new and brutal stuff from Darkthrone, Morgul Blade, Slimelord and Necrot on this episode of Powerchord! We'll also Celebrate this weekend's Modified Ghost 2024 Festival, and play some of the bill's heavy hitters like Dying Fetus, Kataklysm, Mos Generator and Fu Manchu! We'll also dig a classic dark space rock masterpiece out of the Gravey…

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To Kill And Be King 2:00:01

8M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Dust off your denim vest and spiked bracelets, Ian's loaded today's episode of Powerchord with an onslaught of triumphant and melodic true metal from new releases by Emerald Eye, Traveler, Castle Rat and Owlbear, plus a slate of '80s speed metal classics from Blind Guardian, Racer X, Destruction and Helloween!!! We'll also draw our swords and ride …

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Return of the Warlord 2:00:33

9M ago2:00:33

2:00:33

Coleman is up with features on some deadly local gigs with Ossuary, Funeral Chant, and Amenra; a spotlight on the upcoming Northwest Terror Fest in Seattle, and plenty of other choice cuts.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Another Day Another Bunch of New Vinyl 2:00:01

9M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

In this set we will explore new music from High on Fire, Necrot, Atomic Trip, Deathchant, Arteaga, and Friends of Hell. Come and enter the ugly slow world of my vinyl collection. All Vinyl All the Time All Hail The Black Goat ODHBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Dope Thrown 2:00:01

9M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ferris bongs his way through some AAAA selects, expertly curated to score your never ending sesh. DROP OUT OF LIFE!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Black Wings of Desolation 2:00:44

9M ago2:00:44

2:00:44

Coleman does a spotlight on the 5th annual Hyperspace Metal Fest, a sludgey 4/20 showcase with Dopethrone and Severed Arm, plus new music from Antichrist Siege Machine, Cantique Lepreaux, Witch Vomit, and more.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Unrelenting Violence 2:00:01

10M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Crank up another set of devastation with Ian on today's episode of Powerchord! Get ready for twisted black metal mutations from Marthe, Thantifaxath, Ceremonial Bloodbath and local legends Blasphemy! We'll also worship at the filth-encrusted altar of the old gods with classic death metal from tyrants like Cryptopsy, Deicide, Gorguts and Cannibal Co…

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Close to the Presence of (Radio) Suffering 2:00:01

10M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ferris back in the studio, somewhat less fucking up than usual. Exploiting the hard work of local musicians takes up 3/4 of the show, showcasing a genre diversity not ordinarily heard on the program (read: not exclusively deathmetal). Includes a fruit-filled section on new and up-coming local acts. Highlights on The Invisible Orange 15th anniversar…

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Abyssal Plane 2:00:01

10M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ian's back with a slate of savagery from all over the world of metal on today's show! We'll start with a taste of experimental noise composer Ben Frost's stunning new record Scope Neglect, then move into a decimating set of grindcore, highlighted by heavy hitters Escuela Grind, Pig Destroyer and Brutal Truth, plus a classic from Swedish grind legen…

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Born Into Hell 2:01:01

10M ago2:01:01

2:01:01

Coleman on deck with the usual fare of gig highlights (Dying Remains, Wake and Great Falls, Dipygus and Anthropophagous, Suicide Pact prairie tour), new jams from High on Fire, Iron Curtain, Owl and more; an anniversary, and of course plenty of semi-coherent rambling. All things heavy and harsh, as they should be. Enjoy :)…

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The world needs Weird 2:00:01

11M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Shits weird so should be our music. Melvins and the Gentle Art of Cooking Humans get us there and then we are shot out in to space with Aawks, Kal-el Low Orbit and Acid King. then we are ready for the doom and heavy to take us out of here.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Forsaken Offerings (to Jimbo) 2:00:01

11M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Come along for a wild ride where Ferris' insistence on not preparing for the show humiliates and embarrasses him and his whole family. Stick around for the blistering playlist of caustic noise and sinistral expressions.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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The Boneless One 2:00:01

11M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Ian's back in the hot seat, and he's kicking off this episode of Powerchord with a brand-new banger from High On Fire off their forthcoming album, Cometh The Storm. We'll also revel in the gloomy majesty of some epic post metal from heavy hitters like Godflesh, Jesu and Isis, and cruise the stratosphere with some riff-obsessed heavy psych jams from…

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Hard as a Coffin Nail 2:01:54

11M ago2:01:54

2:01:54

Coleman brings gig highlights from Egregore, Vader, Knoll; new jams from the likes of Departure Chandelier, Ectoplasmic Worm, Lucifer, Hulder, Dopethrone, heaps more, and snuck in a little anniversary spot for Darkthrone's classic, Transilvanian Hunger.By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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We are SOCAN in the Doom 2:00:01

11M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

This is predominantly a collection of Canadian vinyl from the last few years, and we will spin a bunch of ripping tunes today. We start with the independent band Uncle Woe out of Ontario and move westward with some Drug Sauna and Heavy Trip. Sonic Demon rips in from Italy and then we are back out east with Witchrot, Seum, Lüger. cant forget Spell, …

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