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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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01:37:58

Episode 209 (8/29/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/08/30

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, John Fogerty, Ann Wilson and a lawsuit involving long-gestating royalty issues for The Police!!!

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00:59:15

Episode 208 (8/22/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/08/22

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), a permanent lineup change for Kansas and "Elvis has left the building"!!!

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01:26:36

Episode 207 (8/15/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/08/15

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 surrounding 'Journey Beyond'; Kev also reviews Great White & Slaughter live in concert and congratulates KISS for receiving the Kennedy Center Honors!!!

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01:16:38

Episode 206 (8/8/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/08/08

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 Stewart's creative yet creepy AI Ozzy Osbourne 'selfie' tribute!!!

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01:31:04

Episode 205 (8/1/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/08/01

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 Foghat, the Stray Cats, AC/DC, Def Leppard and Bad Company!!!

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01:43:30

Episode 204 (7/25/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/07/25

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 music from Buckingham Nicks and fake AI music falsely attributed to Toto!!!

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01:34:28

Episode 203 (7/18/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/07/18

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 announcements from Alter Bridge, Robert Plant & 38 Special and reviews Quiet Riot & Slaughter live in concert!!!

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01:27:59

Episode 202 (7/11/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/07/11

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 North America, the end of Matt Cameron's tenure in Pearl Jam and health updates on Aldo Nova & Jeff Lynne!!!

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01:34:35

Episode 201 (7/4/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/07/04

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 discusses the 30th anniversary of Foo Fighters, the Scorpions biopic "Wind of Change" and overseas trouble for Marilyn Manson!!!

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01:35:02

Episode 200 (6/27/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/06/27

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 tribute to Bad Company's Mick Ralphs...

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01:27:17

Episode 199 (6/20/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/06/20

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 reviews "The Southern, Part Two" by The Cold Stares and looks back at "Space Oddity" & "Rock Around The Clock"!!!

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01:18:51

Episode 198 (6/13/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/06/14

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 to the legendary Brian Wilson and Sly Stone...

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01:59:01

Episode 197 (6/6/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/06/07

This week, The Maestro delves into the rapidly changing landscape of selling music and the concert experience (featuring Styx, The Black Moods, The Cold Stares, Roger Waters and Queens of the Stone Age); Kev also discusses Enuff Z'Nuff, Triumph and...Nick Jonas as Paul Stanley?!?!

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01:07:52

Episode 196 (5/30/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/05/30

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 ponders the possibility that AC/DC has played their last U.S. show ever...

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01:32:11

Episode 195 (5/23/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/05/24

This week, The Maestro discusses Kelly Hansen's impending departure from Foreigner, the latest details on Billy Joel's serious health issues and Vivian Campbell's return to Def Leppard; Kev also reviews the excellent new Spin Doctors album "Face Full of Cake" and looks forward to "The Ballad of Judas Priest"!!!

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01:40:35

Episode 194 (5/16/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/05/17

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 truck smashing into the Whisky A Go Go and the sudden end of Josh Freese's brief tenure as Foo Fighters drummer!!!

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01:46:30

Episode 193 (5/9/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/05/09

This week, The Maestro discusses The Who's final (?) farewell tour, disturbing allegations involving Smokey Robinson and a somber health update from 3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold; Kev also reviews Billy Idol's latest album "Dream Into It" and Mammoth's terrific new song "The End"!!!

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01:32:09

Episode 192 (5/2/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/05/02

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 also praises the latest group of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and looks back at The Alarm, Cutting Crew, Cream & Nirvana!!!

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01:38:44

Episode 191 (4/25/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/04/26

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 legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker!!!

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01:42:48

Episode 190 (4/18/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/04/18

This week, The Maestro returns from 'internet hell' to discuss an upcoming Bruce Springsteen box set featuring seven unreleased albums (?!?!), a titanic fall tour pairing Alice Cooper with Judas Priest and bizarre controversies involving The Who & Weezer; Kev also reviews new music from Craig Finn, The Hives and Counting Crows!!!

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