The Fortress Of Rock

This week, The Maestro honors the legacy of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne; Kev also reviews new music from Styx ("Circling From Above") and discusses old music from Buckingham Nicks and fake AI music falsely attributed to Toto!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the disappointing and troubling end to live shows for ELO & the Steve Miller Band; Kev also breaks down new music announcements from Alter Bridge, Robert Plant & 38 Special and reviews Quiet Riot & Slaughter live in concert!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews Bruce Springsteen's "Lost & Found: Selections From The Lost Albums"; Kev also discusses Paul McCartney's return to the road in North America, the end of Matt Cameron's tenure in Pearl Jam and health updates on Aldo Nova & Jeff Lynne!!!

This week, The Maestro does a deep dive on Queens of the Stone Age (reviews of their new EP "Alive in the Catacombs" as well as their debut album); Kev also discusses the 30th anniversary of Foo Fighters, the Scorpions biopic "Wind of Change" and overseas trouble for Marilyn Manson!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews "Walk This Road", the new album from The Doobie Brothers; Kev also looks back at Elvis Presley's 'Comeback Special' and pays tribute to Bad Company's Mick Ralphs...

This week, The Maestro discusses the return of The Blues Brothers, the final show for REO Speedwagon and the end of the (radio) road for Dr. Demento; Kev also reviews "The Southern, Part Two" by The Cold Stares and looks back at "Space Oddity" & "Rock Around The Clock"!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews new songs from Bush, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, The Black Moods and The Original Alice Cooper Group; Kev also pays tribute to the legendary Brian Wilson and Sly Stone...

This week, The Maestro delves into the rapidly changing landscape of selling music and the concert experience (featuring Styx, The Black Moods, The Cold Stares, Roger Waters and Queens of the Stone Age); Kev also discusses Enuff Z'Nuff, Triumph and...Nick Jonas as Paul Stanley?!?!

This week, The Maestro reviews Don Felder's "The Vault 1975-2025" and discusses Frank Beard's return to ZZ Top; Kev also mourns the loss of Rick Derringer and ponders the possibility that AC/DC has played their last U.S. show ever...

This week, The Maestro discusses Kelly Hansen's impending departure from Foreigner, the latest details on Billy Joel's serious health issues and Vivian Campbell's return to Def Leppard; Kev also reviews the excellent new Spin Doctors album "Face Full of Cake" and looks forward to "The Ballad of Judas Priest"!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews the outstanding new Counting Crows album, "Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets!"; Kev also discusses Farm Aid 40, a runaway dump truck smashing into the Whisky A Go Go and the sudden end of Josh Freese's brief tenure as Foo Fighters drummer!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses The Who's final (?) farewell tour, disturbing allegations involving Smokey Robinson and a somber health update from 3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold; Kev also reviews Billy Idol's latest album "Dream Into It" and Mammoth's terrific new song "The End"!!!

This week, The Maestro goes heavy on Van Halen news with Sammy Hagar's latest string of egomaniacal rants and the return of Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth!!! Kev also praises the latest group of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and looks back at The Alarm, Cutting Crew, Cream & Nirvana!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews "Leopard Skin", the new album from L.A. Guns; Kev also discusses the return of Alice Cooper (the group) and pays tribute to legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker!!!

This week, The Maestro returns from 'internet hell' to discuss an upcoming Bruce Springsteen box set featuring seven unreleased albums (?!?!), a titanic fall tour pairing Alice Cooper with Judas Priest and bizarre controversies involving The Who & Weezer; Kev also reviews new music from Craig Finn, The Hives and Counting Crows!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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"!!!

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"!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!