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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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01:28:48

Episode 241 (4/10/26) - "RIP Donn Landee"

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/04/10

This week, The Maestro reviews Lou Gramm's "Released"; Kev also discusses WKRP in Cincinnati becoming a reality and the passing of legendary Van Halen engineer/producer Donn Landee...

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01:31:12

Episode 240 (4/3/26) - "Why Is Everybody Singing...

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2026/04/04

This week, The Maestro reviews Mammoth live in concert in Indianapolis; Kev also discusses new music from Stanley Simmons & Jack White and looks back at "Disco Lady", Simon & Garfunkel's "Bookends" and Run DMC's "Crown Royal"!!!

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01:31:14

Episode 239 (3/27/26) - "5150 = 40 Years of Rock &...

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/03/27

This week, The Maestro reviews "A Pound of Feathers" by The Black Crowes; Kev also discusses Nickelback, Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams and the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's "5150"!!!

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01:19:39

Episode 238 (3/20/26) - "Brother, Can You Spare 2...

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2026/03/21

This week, The Maestro breaks down Geoff Tate's return to the world of "Operation: Mindcrime" and Vinnie Vincent's latest outlandish "Guitarmageddon" financial scheme; Kev also discusses Foo Fighters, Billy Idol, Peter Frampton and Ted Nugent!!!

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01:41:38

Episode 237 (3/13/26) - "Hell To Breakfast & To Hell...

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2026/03/13

This week, The Maestro reviews "Hell To Breakfast", the new album from Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers; Kev also discusses a disgraceful new version of "Jump", disturbing amounts of money paid for rock memorabilia, more disgusting greed from Bruce Springsteen and a disheartening settlement in the Live Nation antitrust lawsuit!!!

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01:29:39

Episode 236 (3/6/26) - "Black Swan Soars, McCartney...

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/03/07

This week, The Maestro reviews Black Swan's "Paralyzed" and the Paul McCartney & Wings documentary "Man On The Run"; Kev also discusses Sebastian Bach leading Twisted Sister, Bruce Johnston leaving The Beach Boys and Guns N Roses heading down under!!!

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01:36:34

Episode 235 (2/27/26) - "Shakira vs Styx...Who Ya...

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/02/28

This week, The Maestro reviews Queens of the Stone Age on "Austin City Limits"; Kev also discusses "Song Sung Blue", Metallica's upcoming Sphere residency and the worst group of nominees in the history of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!!!

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01:42:13

Episode 234 (2/20/26) - "Wanted: Van Halen Lead...

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2026/02/21

This week, The Maestro passes along updates on the secretive 'Van Halen lost songs' project, Foo Fighters' new album and Steve Perry's involvement in Journey's farewell tour; Kev also reviews Jay Buchanan's "Weapons of Beauty" and criticizes overtly political grand gestures from U2 and Bruce Springsteen...

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01:26:35

Episode 233 (2/13/26) - "Blackberry Smoke Live!"

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/02/14

This week, The Maestro reviews Blackberry Smoke live in concert; Kev also discusses Shinedown's disappointing 'Rock The Country' South Carolina cancellation and the death of 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold...

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01:34:42

Episode 232 (2/6/26) - "The Legacy of Springsteen's...

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/02/07

This week, The Maestro reviews "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere"; Kev also discusses the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of Van Halen's "5150", Collective Soul's 'Record Store Day' exclusive album, the collapse of Twisted Sister's reunion tour and the online search for Skid Row's new lead singer!!!

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01:30:53

Episode 231 (1/30/26) - "Megadeth's Epitaph"

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2026/01/31

This week, The Maestro reviews Megadeth's self-titled final album; Kev also discusses the end of "Chinese Democracy", Lou Gramm's solo leftovers and Motley Crue's legal victory over Mick Mars...

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01:41:21

Episode 230 (1/23/26) - "Bret Wants 600%, Eagles Top...

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/01/24

This week, The Maestro reviews Van Halen's "Live At Wembley 1995" and new songs from The Black Crowes, The Cold Stares and Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers; Kev also discusses Poison pulling the plug on their 2026 40th anniversary tour and historic 'quadruple diamond' honors for the Eagles!!!

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01:28:32

Episode 229 (1/16/26) - "Alter Bridge"

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2026/01/17

This week, The Maestro reviews the new self-titled album from Alter Bridge; Kev also discusses the latest Journey drama, the passing of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and new tour announcements from Sammy Hagar, John Mellencamp & Tom Keifer!!!

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01:25:45

Episode 228 (1/9/26) - "Crowe Feathers"

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2026/01/10

This week, The Maestro breaks down a messy situation in Chicago for Triumph and a new album announcement from the Black Crowes; Kev also looks back at Charlie Watts joining the Rolling Stones and the release of Van Halen's "1984"!!!

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01:27:47

Episode 227 (1/2/26) - "The Children of MTV"

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2026/01/03

This week, The Maestro reviews the HBO Max Counting Crows documentary "Music Box: Have You Seen Me Lately?"; Kev also discusses the fall of MTV, Peter Gabriel's upcoming album and Alex Van Halen's mysterious new project with Steve Lukather!!!

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01:35:26

Episode 226 (12/26/25) - "Best Albums of 2025"

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2025/12/27

This week, The Maestro counts down the best albums of 2025; Kev also discusses Blackberry Smoke and a lot of KISS-related news involving Stanley Simmons (no, not Paul & Gene!), Peter Criss and Vinnie Vincent!!!

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01:26:28

Episode 225 (12/19/25) - "Best Songs of 2025"

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2025/12/20

This week, The Maestro counts down the top ten rock songs of 2025 featuring 38 Special, Styx & The Hives!!! Kev also runs through a long list of 2026 concert updates and looks back at Elvis Presley's draft notice and Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes"!!!

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01:41:36

Episode 224 (12/12/25) - "Gene Simmons Steps In It...

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2025/12/13

This week, The Maestro discusses the awkward return of Triumph, the continued resurgence of vinyl sales and health issues for Stryper's Michael Sweet; Kev also dissects a bad week for Gene Simmons (controversial comments regarding Ace Frehley's death and greed-fueled testimony on Capitol Hill focusing on performers' monetary claims against terrestrial radio)!!!

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01:35:40

Episode 223 (12/5/25) - "Dancing With The Devil"

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2025/12/06

This week, The Maestro reviews "Dancing With The Devil", the final (?) album from Lynch Mob; Kev also discusses Aerosmith's jaded history as sellouts, two new songs from Guns N' Roses and 'The Windy Cities Tour' featuring Chicago & Styx!!!

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01:34:35

Episode 222 (11/28/25) - "2025 Live Music Recap"

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2025/11/29

This week, The Maestro looks back at the best concerts of 2025; Kev also discusses Extreme's bold & brilliant music video accomplishment, extensive 2026 tour plans for Guns N' Roses and Jack White's intense Thanksgiving halftime show in Detroit!!!

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