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CiTR -- Powerchord

CiTR & Discorder Magazinewww.spreaker.com
Originally conceived by veteran heshers "Metal" Ron and Gerald "Rattlehead" in 1985, Powerchord is Vancouver's longest running metal show! And the torch is still burning with contemporary hosts Coleman, Serena, Chris, Justin, and Ian, covering all sub-genres across the harsh landscape of heavy metal. New releases, local bands, the obscure, the classic, and everything in-between.
Two hours of absolute brutality every Saturday from 1-3pm.
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Episodes

Torched Scripture

Coleman back in the saddle with spots on the Erosion/Altered Dead tour, Armstrong Metal Fest, a bunch of new releases from Deathwinds, Amphisbaena, the Mania/Naturgeist split, and more; plus a few anniversary throwbacks from Crowbar and Sacrilege.

Jul 12, 20252 hr 1 min

Killing Technology

Ian and Cass thrashing out and having fun in studio!!!

Jun 28, 20252 hr

Industry Poison

Jim sits down with Jesse, Shane, and Skot from KEN Mode to discuss their album Success, it's ten year anniversary, working with Steve Albini, and probably some other stuff too. You'll also get new tracks from Bleeth, Swans, Blue Youth, Tunic, Sundowner, and Clan Dos Mortos Cicatriz. Congrats to Evyn for winning two passes to this year's Armstrong Metal Festival in Armstong, BC!

Jun 14, 20251 hr 54 min

Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers

Coleman bids adieu to one of Vancouver's finest with a showcase on Hoopsnake's farewell show, plus the Made of Teeth 10yr anniversary show from Witch of the Waste, some new music, and a contest announcement for passes to Armstrong Metal Fest!!!

Jun 07, 20252 hr 1 min

Do It For The Doom

Jim is joined by Shane from Hoopsnake to talk about the bands final show at the Rickshaw Theatre and holds a spotlight to Me Saco Un Ojo Records.

May 31, 20252 hr

Unearthing Divine Radio

Ferris and special guest Chef Ian conspire to promote a deadly gig. A most dangerous meeting of warring counterparts results in spectacular radio, as usual. Tune in, drop out, stab yourself.

May 24, 20252 hr

Cast Down To The Void

Ian and Cass are back in studio, letting loose with a ripping slate of new tracks from Wretched Blessing, Grave Infestation, Waingro and Dagger! We'll talk last night's Ripped To Shreds show at the Wise Hall, then sink into an agonizing tar pit of sludge with a classic from the Melvins. Cass is gonna preview a band new single from local psych heroes Space Queen, and dig into a resin-caked seventies hard rock LP from the mighty Blue Öyster Cult, while Ian puts the pedal to the metal with relentle...

May 10, 20251 hr 58 min

Cast Down To The Void

Ian and Cass are back in studio, letting loose with a ripping slate of new tracks from Wretched Blessing, Grave Infestation, Waingro and Dagger! We'll talk last night's Ripped To Shreds show at the Wise Hall, then sink into an agonizing tar pit of sludge with a classic from the Melvins. Cass is gonna preview a band new single from local psych heroes Space Queen, and dig into a resin-caked seventies hard rock LP from the mighty Blue Öyster Cult, while Ian puts the pedal to the metal with relentle...

May 10, 20252 hr

Devouring Oblivion

Jim's got a pile of new tracks and shows to talk about as well as the Oblivion Remaster and Devin Townsend taking an indefinite hiatus from touring. Necronado, Stolen Goods, and N0b0dy at Lana Lou's May 3 Truth of all Death, Powertrip, and Wet Rot at Alf House May 10 Tribunal album release w/ The Nausea and TIVR at Kingsway Club May 18 Modified Ghost Festival at Rickshaw Theatre May 15-18 Creeping Death w/ Kruelty, Upon Stone, and Dying Remains at Kingsway Club June 27 Matterhorn Records One Yea...

May 03, 20252 hr

Poison Yourself... With Radio

Ferris takes a crack at playing more songs and talking less. Feels like a success. A well-balanced playlist of the newest, localest, and most extreme horrors.

Apr 26, 20252 hr

Tomb Corpse Haruspex

Coleman on deck with gig features on Slant, Draumar, the upcoming Death Gasp tour through PNW/Alberta, coast gig from The Moor and Skraeling, Kayas; plus new music from Teitanblood, Ainsoph, Daevar, more; and closing out with an annual Easter weekend anthem.

Apr 19, 20252 hr 1 min

The Covens Caul

The banners have been raised. The black magic ritual begins for the tenth time, Jim recites incantations to summon the spirits foretold.

Apr 12, 20252 hr

A Primer Of Holy Words

Ian's back with a set of ripping tunes from trad-metal titans like Antioch, Traveler, Cauldron and Saber, as well as recent releases from ferocious brutality merchants like Grave Infestation, Escuela Grind, Ruinous Power and Spectral Wound. We'll break down some of Vancouver's best recent shows including Sheer Mag and Amyl & The Sniffers blowing the roof off the decrepit PNE Forum last week, and even dig some classics from heavy metal legends like Running Wild, Warlock, Grim Reaper, and the ...

Apr 05, 20252 hr

Fuck it Dude, Let's go (Disem)bowling

Coleman back at the helm, getting psyched for the upcoming Abbath tour of Immortal classics, a (foreboding) spot on the Disemboweled God Fest in Seattle, plenty of new music from Sacrifice, Corrosives, Show of Bedlam, Messa, more; and a 40th bday spot for Slayer's Hell Awaits.

Mar 22, 20252 hr 2 min

Bottomfeeder Blues

Jim is bringing all the noise, sludge, and doom your ears can handle this week with tracks from Jade, Shallow North Dakota, Stoneburner, Mares of Thrace, Tunic, and much more. You'll also hear a track from Martyr's "Warp Zone" that celebrated it's 25th anniversary earlier this week. New stuff from Grave Infestation, Cult of Extinction, and a track from Ritualmord's new album, aptly titled, "This Is Not Lifelover"

Mar 15, 20252 hr

Bottomfeeder Blues

Jim is bringing all the noise, sludge, and doom your ears can handle this week with tracks from Jade, Shallow North Dakota, Stoneburner, Mares of Thrace, Tunic, and much more. You'll also hear a track from Martyr's "Warp Zone" that celebrated it's 25th anniversary earlier this week. New stuff from Grave Infestation, Cult of Extinction, and a track from Ritualmord's new album, aptly titled, "This Is Not Lifelover"

Mar 15, 20252 hr

Tracing the Blade

Jim returns with a heap of new tracks from Tribunal, Guiltless, and Destruction. He also talks about the recent news Brent Hinds is leaving Mastodon all while sprinkling in some classic tunes from bands like Yob, Cirith Ungol, and Lee Aaron.

Mar 08, 20252 hr

The Chains of Hell

Join host Coleman and his shit-talking pal Erik on a rundown of some recent and upcoming local gigs from Gouge Away, Witch Vomit, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Atrae Bilis, Vampires and Leeches, and Crown of Madness; a mid-show smoke break with a Ruins of Beverast epic; b-day shout out to Mitochondrion's main man; and killer new tunes from Death Gasp, Languid, Century, and others. Entangle yourself in the chains of Hell!!

Mar 01, 20252 hr 1 min

Ferrisjjin Combat

An almost entirely brand new attack on your diminishing senses, over half of which springs directly from the clogged toilet called Vancouver. Weaponry for the soul which destroys the mind.

Feb 22, 20252 hr

Interdimensional Invocations

Join Ian and special guest host Drew for a slate of deadly lighter-lifting trad metal anthems from Icy Steel, Emerald Eye, Owlbear, Saber and Haunt!

Feb 15, 20252 hr

Interdimensional Invocations

Join Ian and special guest host Drew for a slate of deadly lighter-lifting trad metal anthems from some of today's hottest NWOTHM bands, including Icy Steel, Emerald Eye, Owlbear, Saber, Haunt, Pounder and more! We'll also hype next weekend's Glacial Mutilation Fest at the Wise Hall with tracks from thrashers Xoth and Extensive Slaughter, and also give a shoutout to Black Mountain before they take the stage at the Rickshaw tonight! We'll also open up the vault to play some classic death metal fr...

Feb 15, 20252 hr 1 min

Interdimensional Invocations

Join Ian and special guest host Drew for a slate of deadly lighter-lifting trad metal anthems from some of today's hottest NWOTHM bands, including Icy Steel, Emerald Eye, Owlbear, Saber, Haunt, Pounder and more! We'll also hype next weekend's Glacial Mutilation Fest at the Wise Hall with tracks from thrashers Xoth and Extensive Slaughter, and also give a shoutout to Black Mountain before they take the stage at the Rickshaw tonight! We'll also open up the vault to play some classic death metal fr...

Feb 15, 20252 hr

Interdimensional Invocations

Join Ian and special guest host Drew for a slate of deadly lighter-lifting trad metal anthems from Icy Steel, Emerald Eye, Owlbear, Saber and Haunt!

Feb 15, 20252 hr 1 min

Terror Twilight of a Fundrive Fill-in

*NOT A METAL SHOW* Coleman's annual Fundrive fill-in show with his daughters. All the random chunes we bump at home, amid many donation pitches for our beloved radio station, and random CiTR related anecdotes.

Feb 11, 20252 hr

Promulgation Of The Fall (Fundrive 2025)

It's Fundrive 2025! Join Ian and Jim as they hype some upcoming shows and play tons of local favourites, including Hoopsnake, Grave Infestation, Dagger, Scalding and more! We'll also be talking about all the awesome records, swag and show passes you could win for supporting CiTR, and all you need to do is kick us a minimum donation of 40 bones to enter the raffle! In addition, we're marking Vancouver's first snowfall of the year by blasting a frigid Norwegian black metal classic from Immortal's ...

Feb 08, 20252 hr 2 min

Fevered Visions

Bear witness to the ravings of a madman as Jim is brought under the influence of the Outer Gods. This week's episode features mind-melting new tracks from Mares of Thrace, UUROD, Bedsore, Mura, Atomizator, Worse and many more to test your sanity. Tune in next week for the Fundrive show!

Feb 01, 20252 hr

An Oration to the Storm

Coleman's first show of 2025, with a few upcoming gig highlights from Empress, Brutalize, and Mount Eerie; new music from Order of Nosferat, Lifeless Dark; a double dose of new stuff from Ayloss-helmed projects Auriferous Flame, and Spectral Lore; and a brief rundown of some of Cvlt Nation's best-of '24 lists. Oh yeah, and since it's our 40TH YEAR ON AIR I dipped back to a primo '85 release from Celtic Frost. Anticipate other little celebrations of this milestone through the year.

Jan 25, 20252 hr
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