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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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01:23:44

Episode 144 (5/17/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/05/18

This week, The Maestro reviews Sebastian Bach's "Child Within The Man" & "Bob Marley: One Love"; Kev also discusses the incredible return of AC/DC to the stage in Germany, a new bass player for Styx and the 'disco-tastic' legacy of Donna Summer!!!

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01:42:25

Episode 143 (5/10/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/05/11

This week, The Maestro kicks off the live summer rock season with concert reviews featuring Judas Priest, Seether, Fuel & more!!! Kev also discusses the return of Deep Purple and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs and looks back at "Thunder Island", "We Just Disagree" & "I Shot The Sheriff"!!!

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01:28:46

Episode 142 (5/3/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/05/03

This week, The Maestro reviews the new Wolfgang Van Halen episode of "Behind The Music" on Paramount Plus as well as Duran Duran's 2018 documentary "There Is Something You Should Know" on Netflix; Kev also looks back at "Voodoo Chile", "Addicted To Love" & "Against The Wind"!!!

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01:26:35

Episode 141 (4/26/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/04/26

This week, The Maestro breaks down the sixteen (?!?!) 2024 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (congrats, Foreigner!); Kev also reviews Pearl Jam's new album "Dark Matter" as well as new songs from David Lee Roth, Sebastian Bach & Kings of Leon!!!

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01:35:10

Episode 140 (4/19/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/04/20

This week, The Maestro mourns the passing of Dickey Betts as well as the end of UFO; Kev also discusses the impressive legacies of Jim Steinman & Eddie Kramer and looks back at the day Brian Johnson joined AC/DC!!!

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01:29:00

Episode 139 (4/12/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/04/13

This week, The Maestro discusses the end of Hall & Oates as well as a major motion picture based on Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska"; Kev also reviews Bruce Dickinson's "The Mandrake Project" & analyzes how Burton Cummings is taking extreme measures to crush the current incarnation of The Guess Who!!!

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01:24:30

Episode 138 (4/5/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/04/06

This week, The Maestro looks back at the untimely & tragic deaths of Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley; Kev also discusses the new solo album from Mick Mars, "Super Sammy (Hagar) Sunday" on AXS TV and the final financial step to making KISS 'immortal' with a live avatar show!!!

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01:40:04

Episode 137 (3/29/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/03/30

This week, The Maestro discusses Pat Benatar, The Stray Cats, George Michael & The Beach Boys; Kev also reviews new music from The Black Moods & Bon Jovi and analyzes the modern-day rivalry between Creed & Alter Bridge!!!

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01:34:52

Episode 136 (3/22/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/03/23

This week, The Maestro discusses Neil Young's dubious return to Spotify, ELO's farewell tour and Pearl Jam's "Dark Matter" debuting in movie theaters; Kev also looks back at George Benson, Hot Chocolate, "On The Border" & "Physical Graffiti" and also reviews "Happiness Bastards" by The Black Crowes!!!

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01:37:36

Episode 135 (3/15/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/03/16

This week, The Maestro discusses the questionable rock & roll legacy of Jon Bon Jovi as well as the unquestioned greatness of Judas Priest & Sebastian Bach; Kev also dives into Sting's lame attempt to replicate The Police, Lou Gramm's retirement and the death of Eric Carmen...

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01:26:07

Episode 134 (3/8/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/03/08

This week, The Maestro praises the creative energy of Collective Soul, Slash & The Doobie Brothers while condemning the disgusting legal maneuvers employed in Don Henley's lyric theft case; Kev also discusses Ace Frehley, George Martin, Billy Idol & Bon Jovi in the latest 'Fortress' episode!!!

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01:25:38

Episode 133 (3/1/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/03/01

This week, The Maestro demands to know why fans weren't consulted for the rock songs included in the Odysseus Moon Lander time capsule; Kev also discusses "Pyromania 40" and looks back at Nirvana's last concert, "Best of My Love" and Elton John's first single!!!

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01:33:59

Episode 132 (2/23/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/02/24

This week, The Maestro discusses Record Store Day 2024, the return of Kings of Leon, a Slayer reunion and major health issues within the ranks of Kansas & Foreigner; Kev also reviews Blackberry Smoke's "Be Right Here" and looks back at important moments for Genesis, Sweet, Poco & Queensryche!!!

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01:15:12

Episode 131 (2/16/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/02/16

This week, The Maestro goes on his annual nuclear rant about the latest group of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees; Kev also discusses major tour announcements involving AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Parti Gras 2.0 and Santana with Counting Crows!!!

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01:40:12

Episode 130 (2/9/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/02/10

This week, The Maestro discusses predictable Grammy ignorance as well as the passing of Wayne Kramer (MC5) and country music legend Toby Keith; Kev also looks back at Bill Haley & The Comets, "Tapestry", "Like A Virgin" and arguably the most important moment in rock history...The Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show"!!!

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01:40:58

Episode 129 (2/2/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/02/03

This week, The Maestro reviews "Turn The Lights Back On", the first new Billy Joel song in over a decade; Kev also looks back at the pivotal Genesis album "A Trick of the Tail" and looks ahead to Dead & Company's residency at The Sphere while debating the merits of suing Madonna for 'excessive tardiness'!!!

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01:33:24

Episode 128 (1/26/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/01/27

This week, The Maestro breaks down the legacy of Eddie Van Halen and the surprise announcement of a new Billy Joel song; Kev also reviews Green Day's "Saviors" and discusses the end of the online music magazine 'Pitchfork'...

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01:47:03

Episode 127 (1/19/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/01/20

This week, The Maestro discusses "The Ballad of Popsicle Sam" (David Lee Roth's latest ballistic missile shot in the Van Halen wars), 'The Final Ride' for Lynch Mob and Elton John's new EGOT status; Kev also looks back at the beginning of Pink Floyd's US reign with "The Wall" and the passing of Wilson Pickett & Carl Perkins...

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01:20:07

Episode 126 (1/12/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/01/13

This week, The Maestro discusses Selena Gomez as Linda Ronstadt, new music from the Black Crowes (finally!) and "Purple Rain" on Broadway...and back in court; Kev also sends out prayers & well wishes to Michael Bolton and mourns the loss of energetic Scorpions drummer James Kottak...

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01:31:22

Episode 125 (1/5/24)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2024/01/05

This week, The Maestro discusses the future of Elvis Presley (AI, holograms & avatars), Smashing Pumpkins (new guitarist wanted, apply on social media!) and Rage Against The Machine (wait...never mind); Kev also looks back at the live debut of Prince, the first album from Bruce Springsteen and the death of Sonny Bono...

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