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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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01:37:04

Episode 183 (2/14/25)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

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)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

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)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

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)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

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)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

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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01:28:50

Episode 170 (11/15/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/11/16

This week, The Maestro reviews the outstanding "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" documentary on Hulu and Disney +; Kev also discusses "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" and a lost Prince album from 1979!!!

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01:22:39

Episode 169 (11/8/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/11/08

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 "Black Ice" & "Led Zeppelin IV"!!!

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01:37:50

Episode 168 (11/1/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/11/02

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", Frankie Valli & "Abbey Road"!!!

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01:29:37

Episode 167 (10/25/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/10/26

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 Peacemakers; Kev also looks back at "Slippery When Wet", "Supernatural" & "Electric Ladyland" and mourns the passing of Paul Di'Anno & Phil Lesh...

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01:30:39

Episode 166 (10/18/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/10/19

This week, The Maestro reviews The Offspring's "Supercharged" & analyzes the most intriguing quotes from Alex Van Halen's promotional "Brothers" interviews; Kev also discusses Ringo Starr's country album, yet another Beatles documentary and the Las Vegas shooting of iconic guitarist Jake E. Lee...

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01:20:32

Episode 165 (10/11/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/10/12

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 back at Apple vs Apple & an unprecedented album chart achievement from...Barbara Streisand?!?!

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01:25:17

Episode 164 (10/4/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/10/04

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 releases and the unveiling of a John Mellencamp statue in Bloomington, Indiana!!!

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