The Fortress Of Rock

This week, The Maestro talks about Elvis, "Eruption" and ten seconds of fame for Ozzy Osbourne!!! Kev also looks back at "Wings Over America" and looks forward to a new album from Nickelback!!! 

This week, The Maestro talks about...the government?!?! A member of Congress goes after Ticketmaster while Micky Dolenz of the Monkees sues the FBI!!! Kev also discusses Ratt reunion rumors, Ozzy Osbourne's return to reality television and the health issues of UFO's Phil Mogg...

This week, The Maestro looks back at "Heavy Metal" & Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and reviews new music from Jackyl, Billy Idol and Tesla!!! Kev also discusses Sammy Hagar's 'dream' collaboration with Eddie Van Halen as well as the questionable ideas Gene Simmons has to carry on his band's legacy. Do we really need "KISS: The Next Generation", people?!?!

"The Fortress" celebrates one year of podcasting with The Maestro looking back at the beginning of "The Midnight Special" & the end of "The Monkees"; Kev also reviews the Indianapolis stop on the Motley Crue/Def Leppard 'Stadium Tour' as well as the new Collective Soul album, "Vibrating"!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the return of Creem Magazine, Weezer's short-lived residency on Broadway and the continuing melodrama surrounding Roger Waters; Kev also celebrates Mark Knopfler's birthday and mourns the passing of Olivia Newton-John...

This week, The Maestro looks back at the debut of "American Bandstand", the release of "Hysteria" and the signing of Aerosmith; Kev also reviews new music from Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Collective Soul & Classless Act!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses rock & roll's best (Rush, REO Speedwagon, Sammy Hagar), worst (Body Count) and overrated (Pink Floyd); Kev also reviews Kansas live in concert as well as new music from Devil's Train & Alter Bridge!!!

This week, The Maestro rips into Ticketmaster & Bruce Springsteen for the latest example of monopolistic ticket price gouging; Kev also calls out Pat Benatar for her "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" 'snowflake' turn and reviews new music from Journey, David Lee Roth, The Cult & Skid Row!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses Bruce Springsteen's 2023 US tour and looks back at the beginnings of MTV; Kev also reviews the Doobie Brothers live in concert as well as new music from King's X, Collective Soul and Deraps!!!

This week, The Maestro looks back at the death of Jim Morrison and the first gold album award ever presented; Kev also reviews new music from Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne & Fozzy and reflects on the day Gerry Rafferty ended the reign of "Saturday Night Fever" in 1978!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews Billy Joel in concert and looks forward to new music from King's X; Kev also discusses politics in rock and the (overrated?) legacy of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses Jeff Beck, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears and The Fixx; Kev also looks forward to new music from Megadeth and Ozzy Osbourne and revisits the Led Zeppelin "Stairway To Heaven" copyright infringement case from 2016!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews Sammy Hagar & George Thorogood live in Noblesville, Indiana; Kev also looks back at the legacy of the Traveling Wilburys and discusses the impact of the final albums from Rush & The White Stripes on their release anniversaries!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the history of rock music in movie soundtracks vs movie musicals and questions whether a full-on tribute tour for Taylor Hawkins or Eddie Van Halen constitutes a 'money grab'; Kev also breaks down the legacy of the Eagles and reviews new music from Jackyl, The Black Moods, Devil's Train & Classless Act!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the possible end of David Lee Roth's 'first retirement' and reviews "Studio 666" featuring Foo Fighters; Kev also analyzes critical career missteps from Def Leppard (on their new album "Diamond Star Halos") and Bruce Hornsby (any and all of his last three LPs)!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the return of Brother Cane and the fall of Steven Tyler; Kev also looks back at the death of Gregg Allman and reviews new (old?) music from The Black Crowes!!!

This week, The Maestro looks back at the final Soundgarden concert as well as the 25th anniversary of the release of Foo Fighters' "The Colour & The Shape"; Kev also discusses some newer bands (Classless Act, Skills, The Black Moods) along with a few oldies but goodies (The Doors, Joe Cocker, The Go-Go's)!!!

This week, The Maestro looks back at the release of Duran Duran's "Rio" and the NYC premiere showing of "Let It Be"; Kev also discusses "Spinal Tap II", a new live album from The Knack and the latest tour news involving Journey, Smashing Pumpkins, Scorpions & Whitesnake!!!

This week, The Maestro breaks down the war of words between Joan Jett & Ted Nugent and reviews Ann Wilson's "Fierce Bliss"; Kev also presents his obligatory yearly rant about the Rock Hall of Fame as the 2022 class is announced!!!

This week, The Maestro focuses on the positive (Def Leppard's "Take What You Want" and the legacy of Tommy James & The Shondells) while sifting through the ashes of the negative ("3rd Secret" and the bitter end of Ratt); Kev also discusses Ozzy vs Dio in Black Sabbath as well as the ongoing Rock Hall of Fame drama revolving around Dolly Parton!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews Jack White's "Fear of the Dawn" as well as an all-time stinker of a live show from Bon Jovi in Indianapolis; Kev also anticipates the release of "Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine", reflects on the legend of 'Plaster Caster' & praises the legacies of Glen Campbell and Peter Frampton!!!

This week, The Maestro does a deep dive on Van Halen's "Diver Down" & John Cougar's "American Fool" on the 40th anniversary of their release; Kev also praises Aldo Nova's "The Life & Times of Eddie Gage" and shuns Mick Jagger's "Strange Game" & Van Zant's "Sweet Florida"!!!

This week, The Maestro looks back at the release of the underrated "Toto IV" as well as the classic "Saturday Night Live" Blue Oyster Cult 'more cowbell' sketch; Kev also reviews new music from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Skid Row!!!

This week, The Maestro mourns the loss of Taylor Hawkins and the end of Genesis; Kev also looks back at the passing of Marvin Gaye & Cynthia Lennon and reviews new music from Def Leppard, Dream Widow & The Fixx... 

This week, The Maestro reviews the 'Young Guns' tour featuring Mammoth WVH & Dirty Honey; Kev also discusses Aerosmith in Las Vegas, Skid Row's latest attempt to replace Sebastian Bach and Bryan Adams' new album, "So Happy It Hurts"!!! We're all "Happy Together" on the latest edition of "The Fortress of Rock"!!!