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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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01:46:09

Episode 163 (9/27/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/09/28

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 Two-Headed Beast Tour' featuring Rival Sons, Clutch & Fu Manchu!!!

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01:33:16

Episode 162 (9/20/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/09/21

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 ugly end for Jane's Addiction and Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary world tour!!!

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01:33:25

Episode 161 (9/13/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/09/14

This week, The Maestro dissects two controversial & complex rock news stories...Jon Bon Jovi's suicide intervention & Dave Grohl's infidelity; Kev also discusses The Cold Stares, Tears For Fears, Poison and Motley Crue's 'Hollywood Takeover'!!!

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01:38:18

Episode 160 (9/6/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/09/07

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 documentary and scary health issues for Elton John and Queen's Brian May...

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01:11:39

Episode 159 (8/30/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/08/30

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 and the end (?!?) of Journey's legal infighting!!!

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01:31:04

Episode 158 (8/23/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/08/24

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 Heart & Phil Collins and a new U2 Las Vegas Sphere residency concert film playing exclusively at...the Sphere?!?!

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01:33:21

Episode 157 (8/16/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/08/17

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 of Elvis Presley, the debut of the Jackson Five & Peter Gabriel's departure from Genesis!!!

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01:35:16

Episode 156 (8/9/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/08/09

This week, The Maestro reviews Collective Soul live in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kev also discusses Aerosmith's abrupt retirement from the road, George Harrison's "Concert For Bangladesh" and the launch of Bryan Adams' new independent record label!!!

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01:26:18

Episode 155 (8/2/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/08/02

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 Jimmy Buffett action figure and David Lee Roth's version of "Baker Street"!!!

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01:23:17

Episode 154 (7/26/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/07/27

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 speculates about the possible end of live performances for Billy Joel & the Rolling Stones!!!

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01:34:23

Episode 153 (7/19/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/07/20

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, Rage Against The Machine protesting the PMRC at Lollapalooza and Johnny Cash jamming with The Monkees!!!

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01:06:50

Episode 152 (7/12/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/07/12

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" (PBS) and breaks down the final preparations for Sammy Hagar's "Best of All Worlds" tour!!!

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01:32:38

Episode 151 (7/5/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/07/05

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 Presley's blue suede shoes (the actual shoes, not the song!), Janet Jackson's "Control" and sad news involving Ann Wilson's health...

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01:40:56

Episode 150 (6/28/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/06/29

This week, The Maestro reviews Hulu's Bon Jovi docuseries "Thank You, Goodnight"; Kev also looks back at forty years of concert memories featuring Billy Squier, Foo Fighters, REO Speedwagon and Alter Bridge!!!

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01:36:31

Episode 149 (6/21/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/06/22

This week, The Maestro discusses the sale of Queen's publishing rights, a Scorpions biopic and the curious story behind Dave Davies' 'lost' Rock HOF award; Kev also reviews "Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits", the new album from Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs!!!!

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01:28:48

Episode 148 (6/14/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/06/15

This week, The Maestro reviews Bon Jovi's "Forever" and Styx, Foreigner & John Waite live in concert; Kev also discusses 'Alice Cooper For President', Sammy Hagar's expanded 2024 'Birthday Bash' & the ongoing charade revolving around the 'overwhelming popularity' of the Black Keys!!!

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01:30:18

Episode 147 (6/7/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/06/08

This week, The Maestro discusses the latest Skid Row drama, a partial Sex Pistols reunion and Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour; Kev also looks back at "Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy", Blind Faith and the night when the Rolling Stones were upstaged by monkeys (not The Monkees)!!!

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01:40:40

Episode 146 (5/31/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/06/01

This week, The Maestro reviews "The Beach Boys" on Disney + and Collective Soul's new double album, "Here To Eternity"; Kev also looks back at "Stop Making Sense", "Funkytown", Tin Machine & "God Save The Queen"!!!

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01:48:45

Episode 145 (5/24/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/05/25

This week, The Maestro discusses the long-awaited official lawsuit pitting the Department of Justice against Ticketmaster & Live Nation; Kev also scolds Eddie Vedder & Dave "Snake" Sabo and praises Riley Keough for saving Graceland!!!

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00:21:09

Bonus Episode: Van Halen Studio Albums Ranked

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/05/22

In this extra-special 'Fortress' episode, The Maestro ranks the twelve Van Halen studio albums!!! Which VH LPs will Kev overvalue? Which ones will he unfairly bash? Whether you prefer Dave or Sammy (or Gary?), this is a quick & dirty extravaganza (like "Fair Warning") that you have got to listen to!!!

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