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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 drop every Friday night!

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01:29:00

Episode 71 (12/23/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/23

This week, The Maestro passes along positive holiday stories featuring Metallica & Dave Grohl and reviews new Christmas music from Chris Isaak; unfortunately, Kev also looks back at some dark times in rock history involving Judas Priest, The Beach Boys and Billy Joel...

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01:12:54

Episode 70 (12/16/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/16

This week, The Maestro discusses the latest news about ZZ Top (past & present), Quiet Riot, Rage Against The Machine and the Eagles; Kev also reviews new music from Metallica and Ugly Kid Joe!!!

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01:06:36

Episode 69 (12/9/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/10

This week, The Maestro discusses the end of Axl Rose's microphone toss, the unfortunate conclusion to Aerosmith's 2022 Las Vegas residency and a possible new beginning (and manager) for Journey; Kev also looks back at "Hot August Night", "We Didn't Start The Fire" & "Le Freak"!!!

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01:17:29

Episode 68 (12/2/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/03

This week, The Maestro sifts through all the details surrounding Metallica's 'No Repeat Weekends' 2023-24 world tour as well as their upcoming "72 Seasons" album; Kev also reviews Jackyl live in Indianapolis & breaks down the superb new Triumph documentary "Rock & Roll Machine"!!!

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01:01:06

Episode 67 (11/25/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/11/25

This week, The Maestro analyzes the impending implosion of Journey & discusses Trent Reznor & Jack White whining about Twitter & Elon Musk; Kev also reviews Nickelback's "Get Rollin'" and looks back at the death of Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow...

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01:23:59

Episode 66 (11/18/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/11/19

This week, The Maestro discusses Ticketmaster's latest embarrassing disaster (along with Taylor Swift's mature response & Bruce Springsteen's immature declaration); Kev also looks back at the death of AC/DC's Malcolm Young, the 20th anniversary of the release of "Audioslave" and the '70s chart success of "Led Zeppelin III" & "52nd Street"!!!

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01:07:22

Episode 65 (11/11/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/11/12

This week, The Maestro looks back at the 'old school' rock & roll influence of Donna Summer, Bill Haley & The Moody Blues; Kev also reviews new music from Bush & Kings of Chaos and marvels at ZZ Top's seventeen string bass guitar?!?!

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00:56:49

Episode 64 (11/4/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/11/04

This week, The Maestro discusses more Van Halen dysfunction (thanks, Sammy Hagar) in addition to tour news involving Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks and Cheap Trick; Kev also reviews Alter Bridge's new album "Pawns & Kings" as well as singles from Bruce Springsteen, Mammoth WVH & Billy Gibbons/Morris Day!!!

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01:16:53

Episode 63 (10/28/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/10/29

This week, The Maestro discusses the retirement of Mick Mars from Motley Crue, the death of Jerry Lee Lewis & the questionable impact of songwriter Desmond Child on 80s rock; Kev also reviews Judas Priest & Queensryche live in concert as well as the awesome new Skid Row album and archival tracks from Queen & John Cougar Mellencamp!!!

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00:55:15

Episode 62 (10/21/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/10/21

This week, The Maestro discusses The Runaways vs. The Go-Go's, Van Halen at McDonald's and "My Ding-A-Ling"!!! Kev also reviews the latest albums from The Cult & Queensryche and breaks down the new collaboration between...Billy Gibbons & Morris Day?!?!

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01:29:24

Episode 61 (10/14/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/10/15

This week, The Maestro discusses 'Van Halen Universe' news involving Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Mammoth WVH, David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar!!! Kev also reviews the great (and vastly underrated) Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers live in concert in Indianapolis as well as new music from Smashing Pumpkins & Steel Panther!!!

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01:41:22

Episode 60 (10/7/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/10/07

This week, The Maestro champions Styx, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon & Boston for the Rock Hall of Fame...despite what the evil Jann Wenner says about their chances!!! Kev also reviews the new album from Sammy Hagar & The Circle, debates the merits and appeal of Radiohead & Rage Against The Machine and looks back at the career of John Cougar Mellencamp!!!

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01:30:29

Episode 59 (9/30/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/09/30

This week, The Maestro looks back at three phenomenal albums tied into the grunge era of rock..."Core", "Dirt" and "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace"!!! Kev also discusses The Smithereens, Billy Idol, INXS, Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffett!!!

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01:21:09

Episode 58 (9/23/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/09/23

This week, The Maestro discusses new box sets & re-issues from Tom Petty, Guns 'N' Roses and Mammoth WVH as well as the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert and the latest legal issues involving Journey; Kev also revisits the 'death' of Paul McCartney, the beginning of the end for R.E.M. and the 40 year anniversary of "The Nylon Curtain"!!!

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01:06:36

Episode 57 (9/16/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/09/16

This week, The Maestro discusses the legend of Marc Bolan & T Rex, the last unreleased song from The Doors and the guilty pleasures of The Bellamy Brothers, "Rapper's Delight" and Richard Marx; Kev also reviews the latest album from Ozzy Osbourne ("Patient Number 9") as well as new music from Nickelback, Alter Bridge & The Cult!!!

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01:12:36

Episode 56 (9/9/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/09/09

This week, The Maestro talks about Elvis, "Eruption" and ten seconds of fame for Ozzy Osbourne!!! Kev also looks back at "Wings Over America" and looks forward to a new album from Nickelback!!!

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01:00:27

Episode 55 (9/2/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/09/03

This week, The Maestro talks about...the government?!?! A member of Congress goes after Ticketmaster while Micky Dolenz of the Monkees sues the FBI!!! Kev also discusses Ratt reunion rumors, Ozzy Osbourne's return to reality television and the health issues of UFO's Phil Mogg...

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01:14:26

Episode 54 (8/26/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/08/26

This week, The Maestro looks back at "Heavy Metal" & Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and reviews new music from Jackyl, Billy Idol and Tesla!!! Kev also discusses Sammy Hagar's 'dream' collaboration with Eddie Van Halen as well as the questionable ideas Gene Simmons has to carry on his band's legacy. Do we really need "KISS: The Next Generation", people?!?!

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01:21:54

Episode 53 (8/19/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/08/19

"The Fortress" celebrates one year of podcasting with The Maestro looking back at the beginning of "The Midnight Special" & the end of "The Monkees"; Kev also reviews the Indianapolis stop on the Motley Crue/Def Leppard 'Stadium Tour' as well as the new Collective Soul album, "Vibrating"!!!

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01:20:22

Episode 52 (8/12/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/08/13

This week, The Maestro discusses the return of Creem Magazine, Weezer's short-lived residency on Broadway and the continuing melodrama surrounding Roger Waters; Kev also celebrates Mark Knopfler's birthday and mourns the passing of Olivia Newton-John...

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