AXS TV Extends Season One of the Hit Original Rock & Roll Talk Show “The Power Hour”
The inaugural season of AXS TV’s hit original rock-themed talk show THE POWER HOUR has been extended, with seven additional episodes slated to debut on a new night and time beginning Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The series will leadoff the Network’s popular “Sunday Night Rocks” lineup each week, which also includes original music series The Top Ten Revealed at 8 p.m. ET and Vinyl Obsession at 8:30 p.m. ET, as well as a classic concert block at 9 p.m. ET. THE POWER HOUR premiered February 15, and quickly gained momentum with the first ten episodes.
THE POWER HOUR is hosted by notable rock experts and enthusiasts Matt Pinfield (MTV, VH1), Josh Bernstein (Revolver Golden Gods, Loudwire), and Caity Babs (SiriusXM’s Octane + Turbo), who present star-studded episodes packed with the insider news, latest music videos, and exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the rock and metal landscapes. Notable guests include shock rock pioneers Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie, Billy Idol, Lzzy Hale, Corey Taylor and many others. THE POWER HOUR is filmed in Los Angeles and produced by music festival powerhouse Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP).
The extended Season One will include guest appearances from Rock & Roll superstars Nickelback, Stewart Copeland of The Police, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Wolfgang Van Halen, Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and Ronnie Radke of Falling in Reverse, as well as David Draiman of Disturbed, Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch, Maria Brink of In This Moment, Chris Motionless of Motionless In White, Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides, Scott Stapp of Creed and Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust. Additionally, Matt, Caity and Josh will live and in-person filming special THE POWER HOUR episodes and exclusive content on-site from both the Welcome To Rockville festival May 18-21 in Daytona Beach, FL, and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival May 25-28 in Columbus, OH.
“DWP lives and breathes rock ‘n’ roll so we are incredibly excited to be bringing more episodes of THE POWER HOUR to AXS TV,” said Chamie McCurry, Chief Marketing Officer at Danny Wimmer Presents. “The fan feedback around Matt, Caity and Josh is next level and we can’t wait to see what they do next!”
“Our audience of true music aficionados have warmly embraced THE POWER HOUR, helping its inaugural season get off to a strong start on AXS TV,” said Katie Daryl, AXS TV’s Vice President of Programming. “Matt, Caity, and Josh aren’t just experts – they’re fans, themselves, and their genuine passion and personalities really resonate with viewers. We are pleased to announce more episodes, and we look forward to welcoming the series to our popular ‘Sunday Night Rocks’ lineup in May.”
In addition to the Sunday night premieres, viewers can enjoy re-broadcasts of THE POWER HOUR on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET and 1 a.m. ET as well as Saturdays at 12 p.m. ET on AXS TV.
About AXS TV
AXS TV is a leading multi-platform music and entertainment digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc. AXS TV’s broad library offers content headlined by concerts and music-inspired programming, world-class professional wrestling and MMA. AXS TV’s signature programs include The Top Ten Revealed, The Very VERY Best of the 80s, and Parking Lot Payday. The channel also is the home of IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, and parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Additionally, AXS TV’s digital programming can be enjoyed on several different platforms including the AXS.TV website and the Network’s app AXS TV NOW, and FAST Channel, as well as on the Network’s official YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram pages, Twitter and TikTok profiles. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.
About Danny Wimmer Presents
Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. The 2023 festival lineup will include Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival and Welcome To Rockville. Previous DWP festivals include Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Northern Invasion and more. Since 2020, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP and the DWPresents Channel on Twitch featuring That Space Zebra Show, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021. DWP also produces The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV.
