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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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00:06:05

The Fortress Of Rock Returns This Week!!! (4/14/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/04/14

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 Friday (4/18/25) after a two-week forced temporary vacation!!!

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01:29:40

Episode 189 (3/28/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/03/29

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 also reviews new songs from Bryan Adams & L.A. Guns and looks forward to the 50th anniversary celebration of the KISS Army!!!

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01:42:51

Episode 188 (3/21/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/03/22

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 into shady behavior from Gene Simmons, the possible end of Winger and REO Speedwagon getting back together...without Kevin Cronin!!!

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01:31:27

Episode 187 (3/14/25)

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2025/03/15

This week, The Maestro reviews "Heartbreakers Beach Party" on Paramount Plus and new songs from Black Label Society, Don Felder & Spin Doctors; Kev also discusses Bon Jovi's beginnings, fifty years of Zebra and disappointing examples of overreaching greed from Metallica & the Grateful Dead!!!

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01:29:50

Episode 186 (3/7/25)

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2025/03/08

This week, The Maestro discusses the ongoing drama behind dueling Prince documentaries, Alanis Morissette's upcoming Las Vegas residency and the passing of David Johansen; Kev also looks back at "Licensed To Ill", "Young Americans" & "Coal Miner's Daughter"!!!

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01:31:34

Episode 185 (2/28/25)

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2025/03/01

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 Night" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"!!!

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01:20:39

Episode 184 (2/21/25)

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2025/02/22

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 Aldo Nova!!!

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01:37:04

Episode 183 (2/14/25)

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2025/02/15

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 takes on 'fan etiquette'; Kev also discusses the New York Dolls, "Wayne's World", Brian Setzer and The Knack!!!

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01:28:37

Episode 182 (2/7/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/02/08

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 Emmett's new book, Record Store Day, Black Sabbath, Buddy Holly and Prince!!!

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01:27:08

Episode 181 (1/31/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/02/01

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 Responders', Asia, Vandenberg and the impressive upcoming 'Rush 50' box set!!!

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01:35:27

Episode 180 (1/24/25)

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2025/01/25

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 Pumpkins, Squeeze, David Bowie & Warren Zevon and mourns the loss of underrated rockers John Sykes & Toby Myers...

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01:16:51

Episode 179 (1/17/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/01/17

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 retirement from touring!!!

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01:21:55

Episode 178 (1/10/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/01/11

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 and "Convoy"!!!

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01:15:34

Episode 177 (1/3/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2025/01/04

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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01:27:42

Episode 176 (12/27/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/12/28

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" & The Faces!!!

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01:45:19

Episode 175 (12/20/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/12/21

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 Live" and the underappreciated Bobby Darin!!!

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01:44:32

Episode 174 (12/13/24)

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2024/12/14

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 "The Way It Is", The Knack and The Lovin' Spoonful!!!

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01:13:28

Episode 173 (12/6/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/12/07

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 and "Becoming Led Zeppelin"!!!

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01:07:31

Episode 172 (11/29/24)

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2024/11/29

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", "The Banshees of Inisherin") portraying Ringo Starr on the silver screen!!!

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01:32:35

Episode 171 (11/22/24)

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2024/11/23

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 million dollar theft of his tequila!!! Kev also discusses Nickelback, Fleetwood Mac, Rick Springfield and "Vitalogy"!!!

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