Power Chords Podcast: Recent Episodes

Brian LeTendre

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/

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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 other tunes at www.alicelovesalien.com.

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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 Down - I Stand
From the album I Stand, coming March 10th from Frontiers Music SRL.

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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!

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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: Black Veil Brides - Savior II
Off the new EP The Mourning, out now.

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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 and bassist Simon Fitzpatrick played the soundtrack they wrote for the classic silent film Nosferatu. Keep up with all of Paul’s projects at www.paulbielatowicz.com.

Bonus Track: House of Lords - House of the Lord
From upcoming album Saints and Sinners, out in September on Frontiers Music SRL.

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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, out now.

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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 Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra. You can pre-order Tremonti Sings Sinatra and learn more about Take a Chance for charity at tremontisingssinatra.com.

Bonus Track: Iconic - Fast as You Can
From the upcoming album Second Skin, coming this July from Frontiers Music SRL.

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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. in the 80s, his journey to Autograph, the band’s upcoming album, and more.

Note: This interview was recorded prior to the passing of Randy Rand.

Bonus Track: Cleanbreak - Coming Home
From the debut album Coming Home, releasing in August on Frontiers Music SRL.

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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)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin Atcha Live
Riders on the Storm - Broadbrook Opera House (March 19)

Bonus Track: Ronnie Atkins - I’ve Hurt Myself By Hurting You
From his new studio album, Make It Count, out now on Frontiers Music SRL.

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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.

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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 Stop Love
From the album 20 YEARS, releasing February 18, 2022 on Frontiers Music SRL.

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In our last episode of 2021, we look back on our favorite albums, songs, shows, and more from this past year.

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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 autobiography that is coming out next year.

Bonus Track: Don’t Answer Me - The Alan Parsons Project
From the album Live: The Never Ending Show, which was recently released through Frontiers Music SRL.

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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 in Boston, MA

Bonus Track: UDO - Prophecy
From the Game Over album, out now of AFM.

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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://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/guitarist-gus-g-releases-new-single-enigma-of-life/

Ear Candy:
John Mayer: Sob Rock (2021)
Spirit Adrift: Forge Your Future (2021) https://www.spiritadrift.com/

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Rockversation: Lawrence Gowan
Matt recently spoke with the singer and keyboardist of Styx about his history with the band, as well as the new album, Crash of the Crown.

Bonus Track: Chokehold - PJ Farley
From the album Accent the Change, available now. Follow PJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pjfarley.

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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: Night Ranger - Tomorrow
From the new album ATBPO, out now on Frontiers Music srl.

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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 Believe in Ghosts about their new album Solutions, which is out now. Follow the band at dontbelieveinghosts.com.

Bonus Track: Rian--In the Dark
From the album 23, which is arriving July 16th on Frontiers Music SRL. Find out more at rianrocks.com.

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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 (2021)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Rockerversation: Todd Michael Hall
The singer from Riot 5 spoke with Matt about his new solo album, Sonic Healing. You can preorder the album now on http://toddmichaelhall.com.

Bonus Track: Fiction Syxx—Innocence
From the album Ghost of My Father’s Past, coming in 2021. Keep up with Fiction Syxx at https://www.fictionsyxxrocks.com.

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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.

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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.

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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 about the origins of the band, and their latest album. You can keep up with Robert’s projects at robertberry.com.

Bonus Track: Sunbomb
From the album No Tomorrows, coming this May from Frontiers Music srl.

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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, which will be released on March 12, 2021.

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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.

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In this year-end episode of Power Chords, we discuss our favorite albums, songs, covers, live albums, and reissues of 2020.

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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)

Rockversation: Bill Leverty
Matt 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 Blood
From the new album The Symbol Remains, out now.

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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: Steven Riley
Matt 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 Wam
Never Say Die

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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 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 Soto
Love’s Blind from the upcoming album Wide Awake (In My Dreamland), out November 6.

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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)

Rockversation: Rob Gaylard
Matt 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 Warning
The new song ”Scars” off the upcoming album, Long Day Good Night, coming November 6th

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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 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 Again
From 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.

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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 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 Above
From 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.

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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: Paul McSweeney
Matt 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 Eileen
From Barefoot 3, out now at https://bumblefoot.bandcamp.com/.

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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-up/
New releases from Metal Church, Bumblefoot, Dennis DeYoung

Ear Candy:
Black Sabbath: Never Say Die (1978)
Tower--Tomorrow & Yesterday (2019)
Boston Cover: https://youtu.be/oqW3V5H3e2M
Bandcamp: https://towernyc.bandcamp.com/releases

Top of the Pops
Billboard Hot 100 for May 8, 1982

Rockversation: Kurdt Vanderhoof--Metal Church
Matt spoke with the guitarist and founding member of Metal Church about their most recent album and more.

Bonus Track: Autograph: Souls on Fire
You 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 care workers in the fight against COVID-19.

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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 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 Perfection
From the upcoming new studio album Grit Your Teeth, which will be available via Frontiers Music Srl on June 12, 2020.

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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: Tommy DeCarlo
Matt 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.

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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 Lords
“One More,” off the upcoming album New World-New Eyes, coming March 24th.

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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: LoveKillers featuring Tony Harnell
Higher Again

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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 Bedford, MA 1/5/20

Rockversation:
Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal

Bonus Track: Jorn—Needles and Pins
From the album Heavy Rock Radio II - Executing The Classics. Buy or Stream: https://radi.al/HRRII

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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

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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
The new single “Goodbye Divinity,” from the upcoming album MMXX, our january 2020.

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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 the singer about his time in Bad Company, his solo work, and more.

Bonus Track: Passion--Trespass On Love
From the upcoming self-titled album, which will be available via Frontiers Music Srl on January 24, 2020.

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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 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.

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Opening Act:
Eddie Money Passes
Ghost releases two new songs
Whitesnake celebrates 30th anniversary of Slip of the Tongue

Ear 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 Theater

Rockversation: Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal--Part 2
The 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--Shine
from the upcoming album TEN, which arrives October 11th on Rat Pak Records. Pre-order at https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/michaelsweet.

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Opening Act:
Joan Jett plays MNF theme
Bon Jovi’s new album title
Chris Poland joins combat Records
Oz Fox Health Update

Ear 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 Springfield

Rockversation: Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal--Part 1
The 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 World
From the new album Another State of Grace, out September 6th.

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Opening Act:
New KXM song ‘War of Words’ (https://youtu.be/YAhExetws2Q)
Chris Adler’s Megadeth drum set destroyed
The Defiants new album Zokusho coming 9/13

Ear 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 7/27/19

Rockversation: Rob De Luca
Matt 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 Headlights
From the upcoming album Zokusho, out 9/13 on Frontiers. Preorder now at http://radi.al/Zokusho.

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Opening Act:
Slayer announces last leg of farewell tour
New KXM album coming in September
Brian Johnson’s show coming to AXS
New AC/DC tour
Sons of Apollo live album

Ear 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 7/6/19

Rockversation: Jim Peterik
Matt 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 Games
From the new live album Graham Bonnet Band: Live in Tokyo, out now.

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Opening Act:
Dave Mustaine battling throat cancer
Dave Ellefson releasing new book and album in July (https://loudwire.com/megadeth-david-ellefson-new-song-hammer-comes-down/)
Steven Adler injury
Krokus farewell tour
New Fiction Syxx album out now
Matt’s Asia book coming soon

Ear Candy:
Guns N’ Roses: Chinese Democracy (2008)
Gygax: High Fantasy (2019)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin Atcha Live:
Dio Returns
Asia

Bonus Track: Fiction Syxx--Monster in the Myst
From 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.

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Opening Act:
Zakk Sabbath to re-record Black Sabbath
New Saxon live album
Dio documentary
Bruce Dickinson book tour
Graham Bonnet performing Down to Earth

Ear Candy:
Bon Jovi (1984)
The Brink--Nowhere to Run (2019)

Comin Atcha Live:
Last In Line

Rockversation: Andrew Freeman
Matt 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.

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Opening Act:
Winger to begin work on new album
Guns 'n' Roses to begin work on new album
20 highest selling albums of all time
The Royal Affair tour

Ear 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, MA

Rockversation: 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’ Blues
The 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.

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Opening Act:
Ozzy postpones tour after fall
Def Leppard inducted into Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
Ghost announces fall tour (10/21 at DCU in Worcester)
Rammstein debuts new song Deutschland (https://youtu.be/NeQM1c-XCDc)
Asia tour details

Ear Candy:
L.A. Guns--The Devil You Know (2019)
Megadeth--Peace Sells (1986)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Music Matinee:
The Dirt

Rockversation: Phil Lewis
Matt 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 Fired
From the new album Winds of Change, our April 26th on Frontiers.

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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 Torme

Ear Candy:
Whitesnake--Slide it In (2019)
Tesla--Shock (2019)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Liner Notes:
Facebook comments on our Motley Crue/Dream Theater episode

Rockversation: 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 Prophet
From the upcoming album THE GOD MACHINE, out April 26th on Rock of Angels Records.

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Opening Act:
Record Store Day Release Highlights
Keith Flint of The Prodigy passes
Whitesnake box set details
Guns and Sweet form Sunbomb

Ear 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 3/21/81

Rockversation: Chris Caffery
Matt 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 Bind
From the album Nucleus, which will release on March 29, 2019 on Nuclear Blast.

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Opening Act:
Peter Tork passes
Peter Frampton announces farewell tour
First trailer for Motley Crue’s “The Dirt” (https://youtu.be/-NOp5ROn1HE)
Motley Crue Accuse KISS of stealing finale on tour
Doug 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, 1984

Rockversation: Rob Rock
Matt 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 Believer
From 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.

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Opening Act:
Ozzy Hospitalized
Tesla Debuts New Song “Taste Like” https://youtu.be/GCxRVi6vEbA
Sammy Hagar and the Circle new album
New supergroup Spirits of Fire releasing debut on 2/22
Upcoming John Wetton box set

Ear 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 Sun

Rockversation: Frankie Banali
Matt 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--Landslide
From the upcoming album II, releasing February 22nd from Frontiers Music s.r.l.

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Opening Act:
Ratt's Pearcy has knee surgery
Foreigner donates song proceeds to Shriners
Overkill debuts first episode of new documentary series
The return of John Sykes

Ear 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 feedback

Rockversation: Ken Mary
Matt recently spoke with the drummer of Flotsam and Jetsam after a stop on their tour with HammerFall.

Bonus Track: Johnny Gioeli--Drive
From the album One Voice, which is out now!

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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 2018
Favorite 3 Album Covers of 2018
Favorite 3 Concerts of 2018
Favorite Live Album
Favorite Reissue

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Opening Act:
Extreme Working on New Album
Ace Frehley to Tour With Alice Cooper
Judas Priest Announce 2019 Tour
Accept loses founding member
New Geezer Butler forms Deadland Ritual

Ear Candy:
Black Sabbath--Heaven and Hell (1980)
Metal Church--Damned If You Do (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Rockversation: Chris Impellitteri
Matt 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 Mist
From the upcoming album THE ALTERNATE ME, which you can preorder now at http://www.melodicrock.com/artist/fiction-syxx

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Opening Act:
Dave Mustaine compares Dirk Verbueren to Gar Samuelson
25 Years ago, Nirvana was on MTV Unplugged
GoFundMe 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, 1989

Rockversation: K.K. Downing
Matt 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 Me
From the upcoming album THE ALTERNATE ME, which you can preorder now at http://www.melodicrock.com/artist/fiction-syxx..

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Opening Act:
The End: Machine album due in June
Ozzy on tour with Megadeth this Spring
Top 30 Guitarists (All That Shreds)
Kansas fans are great
Riverdale 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 10/31

Rockversation: Geoff Downes
Matt 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 Secrets
You 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.

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Opening Act:
Fleetwood Mac drama
Oz Fox back on the road
Rock and Roll HoF votes underway
Marty Balin passes

Ear Candy:
Boston--Boston (1976)
Winger--In the Heart of the Young (1990)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin Atcha live:
House of Lords

Rockversation: Samuel Nyman
Matt 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 On
From the album Nature of the Beast, out now on Frontiers Records.

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Opening Act:
Megadeth announce Megacruise
Pearl Jam reveals anti-homelessness campaign
Stephen Pearcy apologized for intoxicated performance
Brian seeing John Carpenter on Halloween

Ear 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 Jetsam

Rockversation: 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 Me
From the newly-released album Step Into the Light, which is out now on Frontiers Records.

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Opening Act:
Krokus Retiring in their 45th Year
Sammy Hagar reveals final album title
Saxon celebrating 40 years in 2019
Warrant Oct 18th at the Wolf Den
House of Lords upcoming dates

Ear Candy:
Warrant--Louder, Harder Faster (2017)
Dream Child--Until Death Do We Meet Again (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin Atcha Live:
Helloween at the Worcester Palladium 9/14

Rockversation: Craig Goldy (Part 1)
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: Uriah Heep--Knocking at My Door
From the new album Living the Dream, out now.

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Opening Act:
King’s X Making New Album
New George Lynch Project Has a Name
Alan Parsons Signs With Frontiers
Shout out to Kansas fans

Ear Candy:
Greg Kihn Band: ReKihndled (2017)
Ultraphonix: Original Human Music (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin Atcha Live:
Kansas at Tarrytown Music Hall in NY (8/17)

Rockversation: Robert Barry
Matt recently spoke with the musician and producer about 3.2 and the Greg Kihn band. You can follow Robert’s projects at http://www.robertberry.com.

Bonus Track: Metal Souls by Destinia
From the album of the same name, which is out now. Get it at http://radi.al/DestiniaMetalSouls.

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Opening Act:
Jill Janus dead at 43
New Suicidal Tendencies album and tour drop September 7th
Stryper’s Oz Fox Suffers Seizure
Is AC/DC working on a new album?
Ace Frehley’s new album details
Glen Hughes tour

Ear Candy:
Badlands (1989)
Primal Fear: Apocalypse (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Top of the Pops:
Top 30 Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs--August 19, 1989

Rockversation: Zak Rizvi
Matt recently spoke with the musician and producer about joining Kansas and his work on The Prelude Implicit. You can follow Zak’s projects at www.facebook.com/Zak-Rizvi-Music.

Bonus Track:
Primal Fear--King of Madness

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Opening Act:
New Armored Saint album could arrive in 2019
Red Dragon Cartel drops new album in november
Nordic Union releasing their second album
Dio auction
Overlord trailer (https://youtu.be/USPd0vX2sdc)

Ear Candy:
Saxon--Crusader (1984)
Graham-Bonnet Band--Meanwhile...Back at the Garage (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Rockversation: Graham Bonnet--Part 1
Matt speaks to the legendary singer about his 50+ year singing career. The new Graham Bonnet Band album “Meanwhile, Back in the Garage” is out now! Follow band news at www.grahambonnetband.com.

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Armored Saint and Act of Defiance
7/14 @ Brighton Music Hall in Boston, Ma

Bonus Track: Mr. Big
“Undertow” from the new “Live in Milan” album, out now.

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Opening Act:
Vinnie Paul dead at 54
Whitesnake and Foreigner kick off tour
Foreigner announce reunion show with original members
Slash Ft. Miles Kennedy and the Conspirators announce new album and tour
Upcoming Shows: Firehouse 7/6 (Enfield CT), Beyond Purple 7/8 (Enfield CT), Armored Saint/Act of Defiance 7/14 (Boston)
YES 50th anniversary
Stryper podcast update
Dreamland: The Retroblasting Podcast (www.retroblasting.com/dreamland)

Ear Candy:
Megadeth: KIMB--The Final Kill (2018)
Tremonti: A Dying Machine (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Letters Page (www.facebook.com/groups/PowerChordsPodcast)
Ultimate Glam Metal Band

Rockversation: Mike Abdow
Matt recently chatted with the guitarist about his solo album ESO and the upcoming Fates Warning album. Follow Mike’s projects at www.michaelabdow.com.

Bonus Track: Gioeli - Castronovo
“Through” from the album SET THE WORLD ON FIRE

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Opening Act:
New Thrash it Out--Overkill’s The Grinding Wheel (thrashitoutpodcast.com)
Ghost adds new tour dates
Charlie Benante on Meet-n-Greets
Wetton and Downes Icon re-release
New Uriah Heep album coning
Vinne Vincent coming to TerrifiCon
Check out Dreamland: The Retroblasting Podcast (www.retroblasting.com/dreamland)

Ear Candy:
The Rolling Stones: Tattoo You (1981)
Ghost: Prequelle (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Slayer 6/1/18 @ Mohegan Sun

Rockversation: Erik Norlander (Part 1)
Matt recently spoke with the prolific keyboardist about his time in Asia, The last in Line and his new project Dukes of the orient. Check out all of Erik’s projects at www.eriknorlander.com.

New Releases and Bonus Track: Graham Bonnet Band
“Meanwhile, Back in the Garage” from the album of the same name, which is available now! (http://radi.al/GBB)

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Opening Act:
Queensryche frontman talks upcoming album
Disturbed finishes recording new album
Ghost release single Danse Macabre as Instagram Story
Music of Cream 50th Anniversary Tour
Rock Fest Barcelona to feature KISS, Ozzy, Scorpions and more

Ear Candy:
Foreigner: With the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (2018)
Suicidal Tendencies: Get Your Fight On (2018)

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Ghost 5/15 at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY

Rockversation: Ron Young (Part 2)
The second part of Matt’s interview with the singer of Little Caesar features a discussion of what the band is currently up to. You can grab the new album Eight now, and keep up with Little Caesar at facebook.com/LittleCaesarOfficial.

Bonus Track: Vega--Last Man Standing
From their new album Only Human, which is out now on Frontiers Music.

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Opening Act:
Alice in Chains release new single “The One You know” (https://youtu.be/352RBWh6ViU)
Kix Releasing Fuse 30 Reblown
Doro New Album and Single Details
Gus G. Documentary for Fearless (https://youtu.be/Tu6Cmq9vWl4)
Kansas tour news
George Lynch and Corey Glover form Ultraphonix

Ear Candy:
Fates Warning: No Exit (1988)
Gus G.: Fearless (2018)

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Dirkschneider

Rockversation: Ron Young (Part 1 of 2)
Matt recently spoke with the founder and lead singer of Little Caesar about the band’s early years. You can find our more about the band and keep up with tour news at www.littlecaesar.net. Stay tuned for the second half of the interview in our next episode!

Bonus Track: TNT: Tears In My Eyes
From the new album XIII, which will be out June 8th on Frontiers Music Srl.

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Opening Act:
Overkill Working on New Album
Richie Kotzen Talks Winery Dogs
W.E.T. release video for “Kings of Thunder Road” (https://youtu.be/E8FhXKTSSfA)
New Band Featuring Dokken and Warrant Members
Ghost release video for “Rats”
Les Binks Priesthood
Guitarist Bill Hudson Leaves U.D.O. And Dirkschneider

Ear Candy:
Ghost: Meliora (2015)
Dokken: Return to the East (2018)

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Lynch Mob

Rockversation: George Lynch
Matt sat down with the legend at a recent Lynch Mob show to talk about his various projects

Bonus Track: James Christian--Jesus Wept
From the new album CRAVING. You can find out more about the song and album at www.jameschristianmusic.com.

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Opening Act:
Def leppard Box Sets On the Way
Benante Talks Apple and the State of Music
Gene Simmons and Peter Criss together at “Vault Experience”

Ear Candy:
Danger Danger (1989)
Stryper: God Damn Evil (2018)
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Rockversation: Mick Box
Matt sat down with the legendary Uriah Heep guitarist at a recent stop on Uriah Heep’s North American tour.

Bonus Track:
W.E.T.--Watch the Fire

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Opening Act:
Judas Priest Firepower debuts at #5 on the Billboard 200
Biff Byford talks about the effect of the grunge movement on Saxon
Pretty Maids’ Ronnie Atkins is injured
Happy birthday Billy Sheehan (65 on 3/19)

Ear Candy:
Armored Saint--Symbol of Salvation (1991)
Judas Priest--Firepower (2018)

Comin Atcha Live:
Between the Buried and Me
Judas Priest/Saxon
Michael Schenker Fest

Rockversation: Robin McAuley
Matt recently chatted with the former vocalist of MSG to talk about his current tour with Michael Schenker Fest. This is part two of a two-part interview. Robin also shares with us the song “Heart and Soul” from the MSF album Resurrection.

Bonus Tracks:
Bad Marriage—Long Way Down
Perfect Plan—In and Out of Love

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Opening Act:
Ghost announces US tour
Armored Saint Announces Symbol of Salvation Tour
Sevendust releasing new album and heading out on tour

Ear Candy:
Trixter--Trixter (1990)
Animal Drive--Bite! (2018)

Comin Atcha Live:
Uriah Heep
Rubix Kube

Upcoming Releases

Bonus Track: BulletBoys
Check out the title track from BulletBoys’ new album From Out of the Skies, coming March 23rd from Frontiers Music!

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Opening Act:
Upcoming releases
Dirkschneider coming to Worcester
Osbournes starting a podcast
New Foreigner live CD/DVD coming 4/27

Ear Candy:
Uriah Heep--Abominog (1982)
Saxon--Thunderbolt (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

Comin Atcha Live:
Gene Simmons Vault Experience

Rockversation: Robin McAuley (Part One)
Matt recently chatted with the former vocalist of MSG to talk about his current tour with Michael Schenker Fest. This is part one of a two-part interview.

Bonus Track: Warrior
Listen to the new single from Michael Schenker Fest and grab the upcoming album RESURRECTION when it arrives on March 2nd. for more info, head to www.michaelschenkerfest.com.

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Opening Act:
Copyright Royalty Board raises streaming rate for songwriters
Judas Priest release Firepower title track
STP releases new single with new singer (http://ultimateclassicrock.com/stone-temple-pilots-roll-me-under/)
Dokken to release n​ew song with classic lineup
Lynyrd Skynyrd announce farewell tour
New Uriah Heep album and tour

Ear Candy:
Skid Row--Skid Row (1989)
Black Label Society--Grimmest Hits (2018)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

5 to 1: Iron Maiden Album Covers

*Check out the recent Iron Maiden episode of Thrash It Out, where Brian and Antony discuss Number of the Beast (https://thrashitoutpodcast.com/episodes/3-9)

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Opening Act:
Slayer announces final tour
Saxon Release New Song Dedicated to Motorhead (album out 2/2)
Megadeth planning 35th Anniversary celebration
Former Judas Priest drummer Dave Holland passes
Michael Schenker Fest

Ear Candy:
The J. Geils Band--Freeze Frame (1981)
Asia--Asia (1982)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

Comin Atcha Live:
Graham Bonnet Band

Rockversation: Moriah Formica
Matt recently chatted with the 16-year old phenom about competing on The Voice and playing with Michael Sweet. Moriah also lets us play her single “Slave.” Keep up with Moriah on Twitter at twitter.com/@moriahformica. You can also see Moriah’s blind audition (Heart’s “Crazy on You”) from The Voice here: https://youtu.be/mxOySQFatSw.

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Opening Act:
Europe Wearing influences on Their Sleeves
Stryper’s new album is heavy
Knighted musicians
Gibson Guitars suing Funko
Ace Frehley plays the Winter Classic
Upcoming albums in 2018

Ear Candy:
Frank Zappa--Joe’s Garage: Act 1 (1979)
Sister Sin--True Sound of the Underground (2010)

Top of the Pops:
Top tracks and albums for the week of January 16, 1982

Homework:
The J. Geils Band--Freeze Frame (1981)
Asia--Asia (1982)

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Opening Act:
Bestselling albums of 2017
New Suicidal Tendencies EP coming in March

Top of the Pops:
Our Favorite Albums of the Year

Matt's Picks
1. House of Lords - Saint of the Lost Souls
2. Tokyo Motor Fist
3. Revolution Saints - Light in the Dark
4. Jeff Scott Soto - Retribution
5. Fiction Syxx - Tall Dark Secrets

Brian's Picks
1. KXM--Scatterbrain
2. Liv Sin--Follow Me
3. Accept--Rise of Chaos
4. Mr. Big--Defying Gravity
5. Europe--Walk the Earth

Honorable Mentions
Overkill--The Grinding Wheel
Arch Enemy--Will to Power
Power Trip--Nightmare Logic
Bodycount--Bloodlust
HM: Act of Defiance--Old Scars, New Wounds
Lynch Mob--The Brotherhood
Sweet & Lynch--Unified
The Professionals--What in the World
Michael Abdow--ESO
Yes--Topographic Drama Live
Black Star Riders--All Hell Breaks Loose
Black Country Communion--4
Kansas--Leftoverture Live and Beyond
Sons of Apollo
Marty Friedman--Wall of Sound
John Wetton--Akustka 2
Kreator--Gods of Violence

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Favorite Live Shows of 2017

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Opening Act:
New Saxon song Thunderbolt
Whitesnake to release Flesh and Blood in 2018
Sammy Hagar to be Honored for Humanitarian work
Singer change for Ghost
ELO North American Tour
Winbound the Musical

Ear Candy:
Cinderella Night Songs (1986)
Revolution Saints: Light in the Dark (2017)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

5 to 1: Xmas Rock and Metal Songs

Deep Cut: Fiction Syxx--Given Sight
From their album TALL DARK SECRETS, not out on MelodicRock Records. You can hear more cuts from the album at www.melodicrock.com/tags/fiction-syxx.

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Opening Act:
AC/DC’s Malcolm Young Passes
Cinderella not getting back together
Work has begun on the new Def Leppard album
Moriah Formica on The Voice
Perry Richardson joins Stryper
Rock the Block Christmas Jam

Ear Candy:
Styx: Paradise Theater (1981)
AC/DC: Blow Up Your Video (1988)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Dennis DeYoung 11/3/17 at Mohegan Sun
Muse 11/4/17 at BlizzCon

5 to 1: AC/DC Songs

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Opening Act:
Judas Priest touring with Saxon in 2018
George Young passes
Last in Line working on new album
Helloween’s “Pumpkins United” tour US dates
Sweet & Lynch”unified” out November 10th
Stryper getting ready for new album

Ear Candy:
Europe: Walk the Earth (2017)
KISS: Unmasked (1980)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

5 to 1:
Tom Petty

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Opening Act:
Tom Petty passes
Saxon done Mixing Thunderbolt
Scorpions, House of Lords and Yes cancel tours

Ear Candy:
Def Leppard--Hyesteria (1987)
Sex Pistols--Never Mind the Bollocks (1977)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

Comin Atcha Live:
9/29- Saxon and UFO

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Opening Act:
Ghost working on new album for 2018
New Black label Society (www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-label-society-teases-video-for-new-song-room-of-nightmares/)
KISS Klassified book coming in October
Upcoming Joe Satriani album to feature Glenn Hughes and Chad Smith
Sex Pistols box set
John Wetton's Acoustica 2

Ear Candy:
Megadeth--The world Needs a hero (2001)
Accept--The Rise of Chaos (2017)

Six Degrees of Frankie B

Top of the Pops:
Billboard charts for the week ending 9/25/82

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Opening Act:
YES embarking on 50th Anniversary Tour
New Europe Song--Walk the Earth (https://youtu.be/HNsFSimANzM)
Steely Dan’s Walter Becker passes
Tim Gaines no longer with Stryper
New UFO album coming

Ear Candy:
Firehouse--Firehouse (1990)
Lynch Mob--the Brotherhood (2017)

Six Degrees of Frankie B:
Brutal Legend

Comin Atcha Live:
Queensryche at Mohegan Sun 8/25

Rockversation: Billy Sherwood
Matt spoke with the current bassist and vocalist of YES and ASIA during the YEStival at Foxwoods on August 10th. You can get more info on YES tyour dates on yesworld.com and follow Asia at originalasia.com.

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Opening Act:
New Autograph album coming on 10/6
New Lynch Mob single “Main Offender” (https://youtu.be/ONZk7sof40w) and “making of” video (https://youtu.be/x5_Bvl8TJTk)
John Wetton project

Ear Candy:
Thin Lizzy--Black Rose: A Rock Legend(1979)
WASP--The Headless Children (1989)

Six Degrees of Frankie B:
Thin Lizzy-Hear 'n' Aid-W.A.S.P.
"We're Stars" video (https://youtu.be/xrj5CET4ehE)

Comin' Atcha Live:
YEStival at Foxwoods 8/10

Top of the Pops:
Top albums and singles for week ending August 22, 1981

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Opening Act:
Big thanks to Don Cardenas (doncardenasart.com) for our logo and album art!
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Dio Returns Tour
RIP Chester Bennington (1976-2017)

Ear Candy:
Twisted Sister--You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll (1983)
Tokyo Motor Fist (2017)

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Iron Maiden and Ghost in Mansfield (7/19)
Winger at Mohegan Sun (7/22)

Five to One:
Five Favorite Drummers

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Opening Act:
Overview and origins of PCP
Upcoming Saxon boxset and tour
Dokken to begin work on new album
Music Outlet closing on August 23rd

Ear Candy:
Mr. Big: Defying Gravity (2017)
Making of Defying Gravity: https://youtu.be/JsZXXmwkP4o
Kansas: The Prelude Implicit (2016)

Comin’ Atcha Live:
Mr. Big at Mohegan Sun on 6/9

Rockversation: Ronnie Platt
Matt spoke with the lead singer of Kansas about joining the group, their new album The Prelude Implicit (released September 2016) and more.

NOTE: We want to give a HUGE thanks to Don Cardenas (doncardenasart.com) for the amazing job he did on our album art and banner for the podcast and website. When we recorded this first episode, we had nothing, and he worked his tail off so we could have the artwork for our launch. Thanks, Don!

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