The Fortress Of Rock

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"!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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...

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!!!

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!!!!

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!!!

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)!!!

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"!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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"!!!

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"!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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...

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!