The Fortress Of Rock: Recent Episodes
Kevin Crane
Rock is not dead. Deal with it. Every week, The Maestro will discuss new album releases from classic rock acts, review current concert tours and celebrate the anniversaries of great 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!
This week, The Maestro discusses Rush's 2026 comeback tour and the passing of John Lodge of The Moody Blues; Kev also looks back at Warrant's "Ultraphobic", "The Rose" & "Here I Go Again" and pays tribute to local bands, musicians & music venues with a review of Playback live!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Robert Plant's latest album, "Saving Grace"; Kev also discusses the new supergroup Howl Owl Howl, a renaissance for The Cars, a surprise Foo Fighters live EP and The Who's final live performance ever!!! Really, honestly!!! They mean it this time...maybe kinda sorta?!?!
This week, The Maestro reviews "Milestone", 38 Special's first studio album in over twenty years; Kev also looks back at AC/DC's "Ballbreaker" & Roy Orbison's "Oh Pretty Woman" and discusses new expanded/box sets from The Cars, Motley Crue & the Rolling Stones!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews "All Night Days", the new album from Rob Thomas; Kev also discusses a very shaky one-time reunion between Kevin Cronin & REO Speedwagon, an intimate one-off Foo Fighters show and one more attempt from the government to reign in Live Nation & Ticketmaster!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews "Roll With The Punches", the new album from Bryan Adams; Kev also discusses Twisted Sister's 50th anniversary reunion tour, the passing of Supertramp's Rick Davies and Wolfgang Van Halen's not-so-subtle middle finger to David Lee Roth (aka Mammoth's "I Really Wanna")!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses Radiohead's first live shows in seven years, the latest reason to hate Roger Waters and an upcoming book & documentary about Paul McCartney & Wings; Kev also reviews "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives" and David Lee Roth in concert!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Shinedown & Bush live in concert and the new Collective Soul documentary, "Give Me A Word"; Kev also discusses Three Days Grace, John Fogerty, Ann Wilson and a lawsuit involving long-gestating royalty issues for The Police!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Stephen Pearcy & Warren DeMartini of Ratt live in concert; Kev also discusses "All Washed Up" (the new album from Cheap Trick), a permanent lineup change for Kansas and "Elvis has left the building"!!!
This week, The Maestro dives into Megadeth's final album & farewell tour announcement, Kevin Cronin's latest post-REO Speedwagon pity party and the mystery surrounding 'Journey Beyond'; Kev also reviews Great White & Slaughter live in concert and congratulates KISS for receiving the Kennedy Center Honors!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews "Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down", the new album from Honeymoon Suite; Kev also discusses Robert Plant, Rob Thomas, U2 and Rod Stewart's creative yet creepy AI Ozzy Osbourne 'selfie' tribute!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews the HBO Max documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" and "I Beat Loneliness", the new album from Bush; Kev also discusses Foghat, the Stray Cats, AC/DC, Def Leppard and Bad Company!!!
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!!!
This week, The Maestro passes along the latest tour news featuring Nine Inch Nails, Billy Idol/Joan Jett and Peter Frampton; Kev also discusses Smashing Pumpkins, Squeeze, David Bowie & Warren Zevon and mourns the loss of underrated rockers John Sykes & Toby Myers...
This week, The Maestro reviews Tremonti's "The End Will Show Us How"; Kev also discusses FireAid, Don Kirshner, Spin Doctors and Sammy Hagar's possible retirement from touring!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews the 80s hair metal documentary "Nothin' But A Good Time" (Paramount Plus); Kev also discusses Fastway, Jethro Tull, Pat Benatar and "Convoy"!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Alex Van Halen's memoir "Brothers"; Kev also discusses the Doobie Brothers, Santana, Neil Young and Aretha Franklin!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Wilco's "Hot Sun Cool Shroud" & "Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary" (HBO Max); Kev also discusses L.A. Guns, Chic, "Double Fantasy" & The Faces!!!
This week, The Maestro recaps the best albums, concerts and songs of 2024; Kev also discusses the last days of Sam Goody, the musical legacy of "Saturday Night Live" and the underappreciated Bobby Darin!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses Nicko McBrain's final show with Iron Maiden and the latest casting news for Sam Mendes' Beatles movies; Kev also looks back at "The Way It Is", The Knack and The Lovin' Spoonful!!!
This week, The Maestro looks back at the doomed Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway and the passing of Roy Orbison; Kev also discusses Jackyl, AC/DC and "Becoming Led Zeppelin"!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews U2's "How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb"; Kev also discusses Lou Gramm, Montrose, Steel Panther and Barry Keoghan ("Saltburn", "The Banshees of Inisherin") portraying Ringo Starr on the silver screen!!!
This week, The Maestro binges on Sammy Hagar news...his split with Jason Bonham, his 2025 Las Vegas residency with the 'Best of All Worlds' band and the brazen million dollar theft of his tequila!!! Kev also discusses Nickelback, Fleetwood Mac, Rick Springfield and "Vitalogy"!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews the outstanding "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" documentary on Hulu and Disney +; Kev also discusses "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" and a lost Prince album from 1979!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews REO Speedwagon live in concert on their final tour; Kev also breaks down the 2025 rock Grammy nominations and looks back at "Black Ice" & "Led Zeppelin IV"!!!
This week, The Maestro previews new books coming in 2025 from rockers Mike Campbell, Rikki Rockett & Geddy Lee; Kev also discusses Jerry Cantrell, "The River", Frankie Valli & "Abbey Road"!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses a legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame weekend for Foreigner & Ozzy Osbourne and a great live show from Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers; Kev also looks back at "Slippery When Wet", "Supernatural" & "Electric Ladyland" and mourns the passing of Paul Di'Anno & Phil Lesh...
This week, The Maestro reviews The Offspring's "Supercharged" & analyzes the most intriguing quotes from Alex Van Halen's promotional "Brothers" interviews; Kev also discusses Ringo Starr's country album, yet another Beatles documentary and the Las Vegas shooting of iconic guitarist Jake E. Lee...
This week, The Maestro reviews Myles Kennedy's "The Art of Letting Go"; Kev also looks forward to an upcoming KISS 'End of the Road' tour documentary and looks back at Apple vs Apple & an unprecedented album chart achievement from...Barbara Streisand?!?!
This week, The Maestro reviews Soul Asylum's "Slowly But Shirley"; Kev also discusses Pink Floyd's $400 million payday, the top Record Store Day Black Friday releases and the unveiling of a John Mellencamp statue in Bloomington, Indiana!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses Journey's messy 'Rock in Rio' performance and looks back at the death of Metallica's Cliff Burton; Kev also reviews 'The Two-Headed Beast Tour' featuring Rival Sons, Clutch & Fu Manchu!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews 'The Jubilee Tour' featuring Stone Temple Pilots, Live & Soul Asylum; Kev also discusses REO Speedwagon's abrupt swan song, the ugly end for Jane's Addiction and Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary world tour!!!
This week, The Maestro dissects two controversial & complex rock news stories...Jon Bon Jovi's suicide intervention & Dave Grohl's infidelity; Kev also discusses The Cold Stares, Tears For Fears, Poison and Motley Crue's 'Hollywood Takeover'!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Sammy Hagar live on "The Best of All Worlds" tour; Kev also discusses the return of Linkin Park, a new Bruce Springsteen documentary and scary health issues for Elton John and Queen's Brian May...
This week, The Maestro reviews Jack White's "No Name" & Foreigner's "Turning Back The Time"; Kev also discusses the return of Oasis, new music from The Cure and the end (?!?) of Journey's legal infighting!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Lynch Mob live on their 'Final Ride' farewell tour; Kev also discusses the legacy of Keith Moon, the (possibly maybe) return of Heart & Phil Collins and a new U2 Las Vegas Sphere residency concert film playing exclusively at...the Sphere?!?!
This week, The Maestro mourns the passing of Greg Kihn & Great White's Jack Russell; Kev also reviews Living Colour live in concert and looks back at the death of Elvis Presley, the debut of the Jackson Five & Peter Gabriel's departure from Genesis!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Collective Soul live in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kev also discusses Aerosmith's abrupt retirement from the road, George Harrison's "Concert For Bangladesh" and the launch of Bryan Adams' new independent record label!!!
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!!!
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!!!
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"!!!
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'!!!
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'...
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...
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...
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...
This week, The Maestro counts down the best music of 2023...albums, songs & concerts!!! Kev also discusses the first live Heart show in over four years, Kirk Hammett's controversial comments about 'non-musicians' & guitar solos and a lost 'jam tape' featuring Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison & Janis Joplin!!!
This week, The Maestro mourns the passing of legendary disc jockey Jim Ladd and rings in the holidays with new Christmas music from Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti; Kev also weighs in on the recent Dee Snider vs Spotify spat and breaks down how Guitar World somehow got it wrong by praising Wolfgang Van Halen?!?!
This week, The Maestro discusses Geddy Lee & more Geddy Lee...two new songs plus a new streaming show on Paramount Plus from the former Rush bassist!!! Kev also praises Cher & Sebastian Bach while looking back at massive legal troubles for James Brown & the start of Bob Geldof's legendary charity undertaking for Ethiopia!!!
This week, a somber Maestro discusses the passing of Denny Laine (Wings) & the loss of Myles Goodwyn (April Wine); Kev also looks back in rock history at the tragic deaths of John Lennon, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Nick "Razzle" Dingley of Hanoi Rocks...
This week, The Maestro discusses a 'Spinal Tap' sequel and Styx & Foreigner teaming up for a massive 2024 tour; Kev also reviews Chris Isaak live in concert and Jesse James Dupree's new album "Breathing Fire" as well as new songs from Judas Priest & David Lee Roth!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses Sammy Hagar's deceitful ways, the Rolling Stones 2024 tour and ugly lawsuits involving Axl Rose and Hall & Oates; Kev also looks back at the untimely, tragic deaths of Freddie Mercury & Eric Carr...
This week, The Maestro looks ahead to the 2024 concert tour season featuring Judas Priest, Bryan Adams and Sammy Hagar with Joe Satriani; Kev also reviews Jimmy Buffett's "Equal Strain On All Parts" and rips into Bob Dylan for supporting Jann Wenner!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews "Heaven Comes Down" by Dokken along with two new tracks from Green Day and the 'final' song from the Beatles, "Now And Then"; Kev also discusses the possible return of Rush and some tepid but still positive Grammy love for Foo Fighters, Metallica & Queens of the Stone Age!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the official return of Creed (yawn) as well as the glorious return of the Rolling Stones ("Hackney Diamonds"!!!); Kev also dissects the latest news of internal strife in the ranks of the Guess Who, Van Halen, Aerosmith & KISS!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews "Lightbringer" by Rival Sons as well as new singles from Judas Priest & David Lee Roth; Kev also discusses the last song from the Beatles, additional shows for the last Eagles tour and the last track on the last album from the legendary Jimmy Buffett!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the incredible legacy of Tom Petty and the ongoing dysfunction in the ranks of KISS & Motley Crue; Kev also celebrates the marriage of Wolfgang Van Halen & Andraia Allsop and gets a little bit country with Darius Rucker & Blackberry Smoke!!!
This week, The Maestro pits Bob Dylan against Paul Simon (songwriting), David Lee Roth vs Sammy Hagar (Van Halen birthdays) and U2 vs Bruce Springsteen (new songs)!!! Kev also discusses the Power Trip festival, Rik Emmett's new book and Roger Waters' latest egomaniacal stunt!!!
This week, The Maestro honors the legacy of Eddie Van Halen on the anniversary of his death; Kev also passes along the latest tour news involving U2, Foo Fighters, Eagles & Bruce Springsteen and discusses the historical rock & roll impact of Los Lobos, REO Speedwagon, The Replacements and Brian Setzer!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the end of the (2023) road for Aerosmith & Bruce Springsteen as well as Ozzy Osbourne's possible return to the studio (and touring?); Kev also looks back at multiple significant moments in rock history for Grand Funk Railroad & Mac Davis and congratulates Barry Manilow for beating Elvis Presley as a Las Vegas legend?!?!
This week, The Maestro discusses the final Rock Hall of Fame judgment for the pathetic Jann Wenner, the return of Bachman-Turner Overdrive and the end of the road for Kix; Kev also reviews new music from Alice Cooper & Jimmy Buffett and looks back at the hope & solidarity provided by the first Farm Aid concert as well as 2001's "A Tribute To Heroes"!!!
This week, The Maestro condemns Jann Wenner for his latest egregious misstep & questions the motivation behind major rock stars playing 'load management' with the hard-earned ticket money of their fans; Kev also reviews Smashing Pumpkins live in concert as well as new music from Bryan Adams & the Rolling Stones!!!
This week, The Maestro pays tribute to the late, great Jimmy Buffett as well as Gary "Dream Weaver" Wright & Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth; Kev also discusses the start of massive farewell tours for Aerosmith & The Eagles and unfortunate medical concert postponements for Metallica & Bruce Springsteen...
This week, The Maestro addresses rock controversies involving John Mellencamp, Alice Cooper, Carlos Santana & Green Day; Kev also looks back at career milestones for Tina Turner & Blondie and reviews The Offspring live in concert!!!
This week, The Maestro criticizes the 'cancelling' of Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls" and looks back at one of the most important days in rock history; Kev also reviews Extreme & Living Colour live in concert as well as "Perhaps", the latest song from Guns N' Roses!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Godsmack live in concert as well as the long-awaited new album from The Hives, "The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons"; Kev also discusses frustrating last-minute concert cancellations involving Bruce Springsteen & Lionel Richie, a new song from Guns 'n' Roses and the spotlight (briefly) shining again on Talking Heads & Death Cult!!!
This week, The Maestro breaks down the return of Dokken, Night Ranger's collaboration with a symphony orchestra & the launch of Metallica's M72 tour; Kev also reviews "Mammoth II" & Matchbox Twenty live in concert and mourns the passing of Robbie Robertson...
This week, The Maestro breaks down Bret Michaels' 'Parti Gras' live with Night Ranger & Jefferson Starship as well as upcoming box sets from Motley Crue & Lynyrd Skynyrd; Kev also looks back at the reign of "Purple Rain", Pink Floyd's first album & the debut of the Billboard 'Hot 100'!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the deaths of three music legends...Randy Meisner, Tony Bennett and Sinead O'Connor; Kev also passes along some little known rock & roll trivia (impress your friends & neighbors!) concerning Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, T. Rex and the Watkins Glen Outdoor Summer Jam of 1973!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the return of Creed & Dogstar as well as the end of the road for Dead & Company; Kev also looks back at Brain May & Eddie Van Halen's "Star Fleet Project", the release of "Appetite For Destruction" and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"!!!
The 100th episode of "The Fortress" showcases 'The Maestro's 100 Greatest Rock Performers Of All Time'!!! From AC/DC to Zebra, Kev ranks his personal favorites based on album catalog quality, live performances, chart success & a myriad of other vastly important factors...play along at home & compare your list to The Maestro's!!! In current rock news, Kev discusses Ozzy bowing out, Judas Priest stepping up & fans shelling out...for vastly overpriced Eagles tix!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses 'The Long Goodbye' a.k.a. the Eagles farewell tour with Steely Dan; Kev also breaks down Motley Crue's 'intimate' "Dogs of War" show in London, Wolfgang Van Halen's otherworldly guitar solo on "Take A Bow" and Disturbed's epic verbal thrashing of Roger Waters in Tel Aviv!!!
This week, it's all about John Mellencamp as Kev reviews "Orpheus Descending" as well as Mr. Cougar's (he loves it when you call him that) June 24th concert in South Bend, Indiana; The Maestro also discusses the significant historical influence of producer Brendan O'Brien, the marriage of Cher & Gregg Allman and that infamous Marvel KISS comic from 1977 with the band members' blood mixed into the red ink!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the latest big money song rights deal involving Simon & Garfunkel, the final performance of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington on the big screen and the fantastic new Queens of the Stone Age album "In Times New Roman..."; Kev also looks ahead to new music from Paul Rodgers & Motley Crue and looks back at "Load", "The Reflex" & "The Tracks of My Tears"!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews the long-awaited new album from Extreme, "Six"!!! Kev also discusses the 'final' Beatles song, Bill Wyman's brief return to the Rolling Stones, Ticketmaster's "All-In" cave-in and the historic anniversary of the start of the Monterey Pop Festival!!!
This week, The Maestro gives you a 'double shot' album review segment featuring "Darkfighter" from Rival Sons and "But Here We Are" by Foo Fighters; Kev also looks back at "Some Girls", "Incense & Peppermints" & "Mr. Tambourine Man"!!!
This week, The Maestro reminisces about "Darkness On The Edge Of Town", "Red Rose Speedway" and The Queen of Disco, Donna Summer; Kev also discusses the legacy of disappointing 'next big rock bands' like Greta Van Fleet & The Strokes and reviews new music from Matchbox Twenty and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts!!!
This week, The Maestro mourns the passing of Tina Turner and rips into John Mellencamp & Roger Waters for becoming nasty, bitter (and borderline evil) old men; Kev also reviews Dave Matthews Band's "Walk Around The Moon" and welcomes a new Foo Fighters drummer as well as a new Kansas violinist!!!
This week, The Maestro celebrates "Sultans of Swing", "Kodachrome" and the birthday of Pete Townshend; Kev also discusses news involving Jimmy Buffett, Ted Nugent, Peter Gabriel & Ratt and reviews new music from The Hives, Smashing Pumpkins & Mammoth WVH!!!
This week, The Maestro says 'hello again' to Queens of the Stone Age & The Hives as they return with new music after long, long layoffs; Kev also says goodbye to Kix & Sum 41 while bringing you news & reviews involving Winger, Matchbox Twenty, Billy Squier, Steve Winwood & the Rolling Stones!!!
This week, The Maestro goes nuclear on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and their latest insulting inductee class (Sheryl Crow & Missy Elliott...really?); Kev also calls out the hypocrisy of the rock community's treatment of Ted Nugent vs Roger Waters while revisiting "Heartbreak Hotel", "Get Back" & "Evil Empire"!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the Van Halen 'vault' finally opening up, the creation of the 'junk fee' TICKET Act...and "Peace Out" for Aerosmith? Kev also reviews new music from L.A. Guns, Extreme & Foo Fighters and looks back at "The Dark Side of the Moon", "Hair" & "FM"!!!
This week, The Maestro drops big rock & roll news involving Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, John Mellencamp and Extreme with Living Colour; Kev also reviews Metallica's new album "72 Seasons" and discusses the death of Prince, the final Soundgarden recordings with Chris Cornell and Eddie Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" guitar!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the latest in touring news, including the return of Peter Frampton to the road, health complications and show cancellations for George Thorogood and "Adios Mofo" for Ted Nugent; Kev also looks back at Ronnie Wood joining the Rolling Stones and the untimely death of Pete Farndon of the Pretenders...
This week, The Maestro updates you on the latest rock & roll feuds involving Motley Crue & KISS and pays tribute to underrated rock icons Andy Johns and John Oates; Kev also expresses his disappointment in Twisted Sister for 'going political' and envies the 'pocket change' (note sarcasm) Sting gets from Diddy every day!!!
This week, The Maestro breaks down the incredible lineup for the Power Trip Festival (including the live return of AC/DC!) and the rekindled animosity between Ace Frehley & Paul Stanley of KISS; Kev also discusses Huey Lewis & The News, Chuck Berry, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix & Smashing Pumpkins!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses health scares for Night Ranger's Jack Blades & Def Leppard's Rick Allen; Kev also looks back at the Milli Vanilli lip sync scandal, "99 Luftballoons" and the start of Elvis Presley's military career!!!
This week, The Maestro looks forward to Def Leppard with a symphony orchestra, "Stop Making Sense" in 4K and the first album of original material from Matchbox Twenty in a decade; Kev also praises Robert Smith of The Cure for standing up to Ticketmaster (take that, Bruce Springsteen!) and debates the significance of Van Halen's "Jump" in rock & roll history!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the long-awaited return of Billy Squier & Winger and the overlooked influence of Rick Rubin & Boston; Kev also takes a disco detour as he dances the night away with Sister Sledge, Andy Gibb & Gloria Gaynor!!!
This week, The Maestro looks back at "Funky Cold Medina", "Master of Puppets" & "Rocket Man"; Kev also discusses the overlooked influence of Montrose, the giddy anticipation for new music from Extreme & the final ten months of KISS in concert!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses breaking news on collaborations involving the Rolling Stones & the Beatles, Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Vai and Gregg Rolie & Journey; looking back in time, Kev also praises George Thorogood, questions the motives behind Courtney Love's marriage to Kurt Cobain and delves into the insidious nature of "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews Alter Bridge & Mammoth WVH live in Indianapolis; Kev also discusses U2's "Achtung Baby" Las Vegas residency, Metallica's continued benevolence and the first crippling blow to concertgoers in our battle against Live Nation & Ticketmaster!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the latest drama in the Pink Floyd camp as well as Ozzy Osbourne's Grammy wins & Bruce Springsteen's epic fail with his hardcore fan base; Kev also looks back at the 45th anniversary of the release of "Van Halen" & questions the lasting influence of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" & Carole King's "Tapestry"!!!
This week, The Maestro looks back at 'The Day The Music Died' and looks ahead to the next class of inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Kev also discusses the end of the (touring) road for Elton John & Ozzy Osbourne and reviews new music from Metallica & Dave Matthews Band!!!
This week, The Maestro sifts through the latest 2023 tour news involving Nickelback, Dave Matthews Band, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Billy Idol & Stevie Nicks; Kev also looks back at important moments in rock history featuring John Lennon, Stevie Wonder...and Alvin & The Chipmunks?!?!
This week, The Maestro veers all over the rock & roll map with stories about Def Leppard, Dolly Parton, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Kenny Loggins & Pantera!!! Kev also (barely) acknowledges the passing of David Crosby. Meh.
This week, The Maestro discusses the passing of guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck; Kev also counts down the five best albums of 2022 and looks back in time at vital moments in rock history involving The Police, Elvis Presley, & Johnny Cash!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the (literal) end of the road for April Wine's Myles Goodwin & REO Speedwagon's Neal Doughty; Kev also lists his top five songs of 2022 and talks about the return of Peter Gabriel and Mr. Big!!!
This week, The Maestro counts down his top five concerts of 2022 while celebrating the birthday of the great Jeff Lynne!!! Kev also looks back at a bittersweet day in rock history for The Monkees and discusses the ugly lawsuit that brings a fitting end to a bad year for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler...
This week, The Maestro passes along positive holiday stories featuring Metallica & Dave Grohl and reviews new Christmas music from Chris Isaak; unfortunately, Kev also looks back at some dark times in rock history involving Judas Priest, The Beach Boys and Billy Joel...
This week, The Maestro discusses the latest news about ZZ Top (past & present), Quiet Riot, Rage Against The Machine and the Eagles; Kev also reviews new music from Metallica and Ugly Kid Joe!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the end of Axl Rose's microphone toss, the unfortunate conclusion to Aerosmith's 2022 Las Vegas residency and a possible new beginning (and manager) for Journey; Kev also looks back at "Hot August Night", "We Didn't Start The Fire" & "Le Freak"!!!
This week, The Maestro sifts through all the details surrounding Metallica's 'No Repeat Weekends' 2023-24 world tour as well as their upcoming "72 Seasons" album; Kev also reviews Jackyl live in Indianapolis & breaks down the superb new Triumph documentary "Rock & Roll Machine"!!!
This week, The Maestro analyzes the impending implosion of Journey & discusses Trent Reznor & Jack White whining about Twitter & Elon Musk; Kev also reviews Nickelback's "Get Rollin'" and looks back at the death of Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow...
This week, The Maestro discusses Ticketmaster's latest embarrassing disaster (along with Taylor Swift's mature response & Bruce Springsteen's immature declaration); Kev also looks back at the death of AC/DC's Malcolm Young, the 20th anniversary of the release of "Audioslave" and the '70s chart success of "Led Zeppelin III" & "52nd Street"!!!
This week, The Maestro looks back at the 'old school' rock & roll influence of Donna Summer, Bill Haley & The Moody Blues; Kev also reviews new music from Bush & Kings of Chaos and marvels at ZZ Top's seventeen string bass guitar?!?!
This week, The Maestro discusses more Van Halen dysfunction (thanks, Sammy Hagar) in addition to tour news involving Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks and Cheap Trick; Kev also reviews Alter Bridge's new album "Pawns & Kings" as well as singles from Bruce Springsteen, Mammoth WVH & Billy Gibbons/Morris Day!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the retirement of Mick Mars from Motley Crue, the death of Jerry Lee Lewis & the questionable impact of songwriter Desmond Child on 80s rock; Kev also reviews Judas Priest & Queensryche live in concert as well as the awesome new Skid Row album and archival tracks from Queen & John Cougar Mellencamp!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses The Runaways vs. The Go-Go's, Van Halen at McDonald's and "My Ding-A-Ling"!!! Kev also reviews the latest albums from The Cult & Queensryche and breaks down the new collaboration between...Billy Gibbons & Morris Day?!?!
This week, The Maestro discusses 'Van Halen Universe' news involving Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Mammoth WVH, David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar!!! Kev also reviews the great (and vastly underrated) Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers live in concert in Indianapolis as well as new music from Smashing Pumpkins & Steel Panther!!!
This week, The Maestro champions Styx, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon & Boston for the Rock Hall of Fame...despite what the evil Jann Wenner says about their chances!!! Kev also reviews the new album from Sammy Hagar & The Circle, debates the merits and appeal of Radiohead & Rage Against The Machine and looks back at the career of John Cougar Mellencamp!!!
This week, The Maestro looks back at three phenomenal albums tied into the grunge era of rock..."Core", "Dirt" and "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace"!!! Kev also discusses The Smithereens, Billy Idol, INXS, Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffett!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses new box sets & re-issues from Tom Petty, Guns 'N' Roses and Mammoth WVH as well as the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert and the latest legal issues involving Journey; Kev also revisits the 'death' of Paul McCartney, the beginning of the end for R.E.M. and the 40 year anniversary of "The Nylon Curtain"!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the legend of Marc Bolan & T Rex, the last unreleased song from The Doors and the guilty pleasures of The Bellamy Brothers, "Rapper's Delight" and Richard Marx; Kev also reviews the latest album from Ozzy Osbourne ("Patient Number 9") as well as new music from Nickelback, Alter Bridge & The Cult!!!
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"!!!
This week, The Maestro discusses the perseverance of Def Leppard, the savvy of Dolly Parton and the influence of Chuck Berry; Kev also reviews Tears For Fears' new album "The Tipping Point" as well as the latest singles from Jack White & Red Hot Chili Peppers!!!
This week, The Maestro gives you his review of Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons live on the opening night of the 'Dreams in Gold' tour in Kalamazoo, Michigan!!! Kev also discusses his views on classic prog rock bands like ELP, Genesis and Yes!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews new songs from Aldo Nova & Ann Wilson as well as the new Scorpions album, "Rock Believer"; Kev also looks ahead to Greta Van Fleet's 2022 tour and looks back at the legacy of Climax Blues Band and the death of Richard Manuel...
This week, The Maestro reviews Eddie Vedder's "Earthling" and mourns the loss of Mark Lanegan and the possible end of Heart; Kev also looks back at personal music memories involving Van Halen and Frank Sinatra!!!
This week, The Maestro reviews "4", the new album from Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators; Kev also looks ahead to new music from Journey, The Fixx, Aldo Nova...and Dream Widow?!?!
This week, The Maestro takes a side in the Eddie Vedder/Nikki Sixx donnybrook; Kev also reviews new music from the Red Hot Chili Peppers & Liam Gallagher and compares and contrasts "Van Halen" & "A Different Kind of Truth"!!!
This week, The Maestro breaks down the list of 2022 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Kev also continues his battle against Neil Young in the Spotify/Rogan controversy and looks forward to new music from the Red Hot Chili Peppers!!!