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The Fortress Of Rock
Rock is not dead. Deal with it. Every week, The Maestro reviews new album and song releases from classic rock acts, discusses current concert tours and looks back at pivotal moments in rock history. In the end, 'The Fortress of Rock' is simply a celebration of the music that we all love. New episodes now drop every Saturday afternoon!
Episodes
- The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 209 (8/29/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews Shinedown & Bush live in concert and the new Collective Soul documentary, "Give Me A Word"; Kev also discusses Three Days Grace…
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Episode 208 (8/22/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews Stephen Pearcy & Warren DeMartini of Ratt live in concert; Kev also discusses "All Washed Up" (the new album from Cheap Trick)…
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Episode 207 (8/15/25)
This week, The Maestro dives into Megadeth's final album & farewell tour announcement, Kevin Cronin's latest post-REO Speedwagon pity party and the mystery…
- The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 206 (8/8/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews "Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down", the new album from Honeymoon Suite; Kev also discusses Robert Plant, Rob Thomas, U2 and Rod…
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Episode 205 (8/1/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews the HBO Max documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" and "I Beat Loneliness", the new album from Bush; Kev also discusses…
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Episode 204 (7/25/25)
This week, The Maestro honors the legacy of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne; Kev also reviews new music from Styx ("Circling From Above") and discusses old…
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Episode 203 (7/18/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses the disappointing and troubling end to live shows for ELO & the Steve Miller Band; Kev also breaks down new music…
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Episode 202 (7/11/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews Bruce Springsteen's "Lost & Found: Selections From The Lost Albums"; Kev also discusses Paul McCartney's return to the road in…
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Episode 201 (7/4/25)
This week, The Maestro does a deep dive on Queens of the Stone Age (reviews of their new EP "Alive in the Catacombs" as well as their debut album); Kev also…
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Episode 200 (6/27/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews "Walk This Road", the new album from The Doobie Brothers; Kev also looks back at Elvis Presley's 'Comeback Special' and pays…
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Episode 199 (6/20/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses the return of The Blues Brothers, the final show for REO Speedwagon and the end of the (radio) road for Dr. Demento; Kev also…
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Episode 198 (6/13/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews new songs from Bush, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, The Black Moods and The Original Alice Cooper Group; Kev also pays tribute…
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Episode 197 (6/6/25)
This week, The Maestro delves into the rapidly changing landscape of selling music and the concert experience (featuring Styx, The Black Moods, The Cold…
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Episode 196 (5/30/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews Don Felder's "The Vault 1975-2025" and discusses Frank Beard's return to ZZ Top; Kev also mourns the loss of Rick Derringer and…
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Episode 195 (5/23/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses Kelly Hansen's impending departure from Foreigner, the latest details on Billy Joel's serious health issues and Vivian…
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Episode 194 (5/16/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews the outstanding new Counting Crows album, "Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets!"; Kev also discusses Farm Aid 40, a runaway dump…
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Episode 193 (5/9/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses The Who's final (?) farewell tour, disturbing allegations involving Smokey Robinson and a somber health update from 3 Doors…
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Episode 192 (5/2/25)
This week, The Maestro goes heavy on Van Halen news with Sammy Hagar's latest string of egomaniacal rants and the return of Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth!!! Kev…
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Episode 191 (4/25/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews "Leopard Skin", the new album from L.A. Guns; Kev also discusses the return of Alice Cooper (the group) and pays tribute to…
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Episode 190 (4/18/25)
This week, The Maestro returns from 'internet hell' to discuss an upcoming Bruce Springsteen box set featuring seven unreleased albums (?!?!), a titanic fall…
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The Fortress Of Rock Returns This Week!!! (4/14/25)
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends!!! After a nasty weather event, The Maestro passes along an awesome update..."The Fortress" returns this…
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Episode 189 (3/28/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses a new Billy Joel documentary, a Guess Who reunion tour in 2026 and mysterious travel issues for Foreigner's Kelly Hansen; Kev…
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Episode 188 (3/21/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses new reports about the Van Halen archives, a new Guns N' Roses drummer and a new Styx album (about a bird?!?!); Kev also looks…
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Episode 187 (3/14/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews "Heartbreakers Beach Party" on Paramount Plus and new songs from Black Label Society, Don Felder & Spin Doctors; Kev also…
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Episode 186 (3/7/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses the ongoing drama behind dueling Prince documentaries, Alanis Morissette's upcoming Las Vegas residency and the passing of…
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Episode 185 (2/28/25)
This week, The Maestro discusses new Billy Idol, old Pink Floyd and classic Hanoi Rocks; Kev also looks back at "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "I Love A Rainy…
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Episode 184 (2/21/25)
This week, The Maestro welcomes Ted Nugent & Paul Simon back to the touring circuit; Kev also discusses Counting Crows, Bryan Adams, Kansas, Quiet Riot and…
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Episode 183 (2/14/25)
This week, The Maestro rips into the latest group of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees as well as Jack White & Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson for their arrogant…
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Episode 182 (2/7/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews new songs from Sammy Hagar & Joe Bonamassa, Close Enemies, the Doobie Brothers and Billy F. Gibbons; Kev also discusses Rik…
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Episode 181 (1/31/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews "Ladies & Gentlemen...50 Years of SNL Music"; Kev also discusses a partial Ratt reunion at the 2025 M3 festival, 'Rock For…
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Episode 180 (1/24/25)
This week, The Maestro passes along the latest tour news featuring Nine Inch Nails, Billy Idol/Joan Jett and Peter Frampton; Kev also discusses Smashing…
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Episode 179 (1/17/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews Tremonti's "The End Will Show Us How"; Kev also discusses FireAid, Don Kirshner, Spin Doctors and Sammy Hagar's possible…
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Episode 178 (1/10/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews the 80s hair metal documentary "Nothin' But A Good Time" (Paramount Plus); Kev also discusses Fastway, Jethro Tull, Pat Benatar…
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Episode 177 (1/3/25)
This week, The Maestro reviews Alex Van Halen's memoir "Brothers"; Kev also discusses the Doobie Brothers, Santana, Neil Young and Aretha Franklin!!!
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Episode 176 (12/27/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Wilco's "Hot Sun Cool Shroud" & "Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary" (HBO Max); Kev also discusses L.A. Guns, Chic, "Double Fantasy" &…
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Episode 175 (12/20/24)
This week, The Maestro recaps the best albums, concerts and songs of 2024; Kev also discusses the last days of Sam Goody, the musical legacy of "Saturday Night…
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Episode 174 (12/13/24)
This week, The Maestro discusses Nicko McBrain's final show with Iron Maiden and the latest casting news for Sam Mendes' Beatles movies; Kev also looks back at…
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Episode 173 (12/6/24)
This week, The Maestro looks back at the doomed Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway and the passing of Roy Orbison; Kev also discusses Jackyl, AC/DC…
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Episode 172 (11/29/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews U2's "How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb"; Kev also discusses Lou Gramm, Montrose, Steel Panther and Barry Keoghan ("Saltburn"…
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Episode 171 (11/22/24)
This week, The Maestro binges on Sammy Hagar news...his split with Jason Bonham, his 2025 Las Vegas residency with the 'Best of All Worlds' band and the brazen…
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Episode 170 (11/15/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews the outstanding "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" documentary on Hulu and Disney +; Kev also discusses "Yacht…
- The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 169 (11/8/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews REO Speedwagon live in concert on their final tour; Kev also breaks down the 2025 rock Grammy nominations and looks back at…
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Episode 168 (11/1/24)
This week, The Maestro previews new books coming in 2025 from rockers Mike Campbell, Rikki Rockett & Geddy Lee; Kev also discusses Jerry Cantrell, "The River"…
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Episode 167 (10/25/24)
This week, The Maestro discusses a legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame weekend for Foreigner & Ozzy Osbourne and a great live show from Roger Clyne & The…
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Episode 166 (10/18/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews The Offspring's "Supercharged" & analyzes the most intriguing quotes from Alex Van Halen's promotional "Brothers" interviews…
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Episode 165 (10/11/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Myles Kennedy's "The Art of Letting Go"; Kev also looks forward to an upcoming KISS 'End of the Road' tour documentary and looks…
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Episode 164 (10/4/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Soul Asylum's "Slowly But Shirley"; Kev also discusses Pink Floyd's $400 million payday, the top Record Store Day Black Friday…
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Episode 163 (9/27/24)
This week, The Maestro discusses Journey's messy 'Rock in Rio' performance and looks back at the death of Metallica's Cliff Burton; Kev also reviews 'The…
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Episode 162 (9/20/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews 'The Jubilee Tour' featuring Stone Temple Pilots, Live & Soul Asylum; Kev also discusses REO Speedwagon's abrupt swan song, the…
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Episode 161 (9/13/24)
This week, The Maestro dissects two controversial & complex rock news stories...Jon Bon Jovi's suicide intervention & Dave Grohl's infidelity; Kev also…
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Episode 160 (9/6/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Sammy Hagar live on "The Best of All Worlds" tour; Kev also discusses the return of Linkin Park, a new Bruce Springsteen…
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Episode 159 (8/30/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Jack White's "No Name" & Foreigner's "Turning Back The Time"; Kev also discusses the return of Oasis, new music from The Cure…
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Episode 158 (8/23/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Lynch Mob live on their 'Final Ride' farewell tour; Kev also discusses the legacy of Keith Moon, the (possibly maybe) return of…
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Episode 157 (8/16/24)
This week, The Maestro mourns the passing of Greg Kihn & Great White's Jack Russell; Kev also reviews Living Colour live in concert and looks back at the death…
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Episode 156 (8/9/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Collective Soul live in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kev also discusses Aerosmith's abrupt retirement from the road, George…
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Episode 155 (8/2/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo live in concert; Kev also discusses Joe Bonamassa's recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame comments, a new…
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Episode 154 (7/26/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Deep Purple's "=1" and new songs from Seether & The Cold Stares; Kev also looks back at the final "Top of the Pops" episode and…
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Episode 153 (7/19/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews Bret Michaels, Dee Snider, Don Felder and Lou Gramm live at Parti Gras 2.0; Kev also looks back at the Ozark Music Festival…
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Episode 152 (7/12/24)
This week, The Maestro discusses "Van Halen III" reimagined and emergency surgery for QOTSA's Josh Homme; Kev also reviews "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution"…
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Episode 151 (7/5/24)
This week, The Maestro reviews the documentary "Nickelback: Hate To Love" as well as new music from Mr. Big & The Black Moods; Kev also discusses Elvis…