The Fortress Of Rock

By Kevin Crane

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. I... more

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The podcast currently has 240 episodes available.

The Fortress Of Rock episodes:

June 26, 2026 Episode 252 (6/26/26) - "Mission of Mercy"
This week, The Maestro reviews "Mission of Mercy", the new album from Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs; Kev also discusses the passing of Clive Davis and the legend of Van Halen's 'brown M&Ms' tour rider!!!
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1h 21min
June 20, 2026 Episode 251 (6/19/26) - "Journey's Final Frontier"
This week, The Maestro reviews Journey live in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kev also discusses Foo Fighters in India, the long-awaited return of Billy Thorpe's "Children of the Sun" and a one night stand in movie theaters for Motley Crue's "The Dirt"!!!
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1h 30min
June 13, 2026 Episode 250 (6/12/26) - "Physical Sales vs Streaming Revenue a.k.a. Buy Our New CD...Please!!!"
This week, The Maestro discusses the launch of Rush's "Fifty Something" tour, Nicko McBrain's autobiography and Jack White's upcoming "Frozen Charlotte" LP; Kev also reviews Geoff Tate's "Operation: Mindcrime III" and looks back at "Era Vulgaris" & Dave Grohl's amazing 'guitar throne'!!!
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1h 35min
June 06, 2026 Episode 249 (6/5/26) - "The Rise of Shinedown & The Fall of The Black Crowes"
This week, The Maestro reviews "EI8HT", the excellent new album from Shinedown, and discusses Steve Lukather's latest Van Halen 'vault project' update; Kev also looks back at Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" gyrations & Grand Funk Railroad's Shea Stadium victory over The Beatles!!!
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1h 34min
May 30, 2026 Episode 248 (5/29/26) - "Rock & Roll Bullies: Threats, Intimidation & The Downfall of Freedom 250"
This week, The Maestro issues a dire warning regarding political bias, threats of violence and social media scare tactics creeping into the world of music; Kev also discusses Neil Diamond, Night Ranger, Jeff Buckley & Iron Maiden!!!
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1h 35min
May 23, 2026 Episode 247 (5/22/26) - "Ice Ice Baby...Back To The 80s With Icehouse & Icicle Works"
This week, The Maestro discusses Greta Van Fleet, Vandenberg and Earth, Wind & Fire; Kev also reviews new songs from Deep Purple and Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr!!!
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1h 42min
May 15, 2026 Episode 246 (5/15/26) - "The Motley Crue Sellout Blues"
This week, The Maestro discusses the return of Anthrax and Motley Crue on "American Idol" (?!?!); Kev also looks back at "Couldn't Stand The Weather", "East Side Story" & Weezer's 'Green Album' and reviews new songs from Europe, Steel Panther, Airbourne and The Strokes!!!
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1h 41min
May 09, 2026 Episode 245 (5/8/26) - "Welcome Back, Mick & Keith!!!"
This week, The Maestro breaks down new album announcements from the Rolling Stones & Deep Purple; Kev also looks back at Aerosmith's "Get A Grip" & John Sebastian's "Welcome Back" and reviews "Texas", the latest LP from The Cold Stares!!!
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1h 37min
May 02, 2026 Episode 244 (5/1/26) - "Dave Grohl's Broken Toy"
This week, The Maestro breaks down the new Foo Fighters album "Your Favorite Toy" track-by-track; Kev also discusses the return of Europe, the debut LP from Stanley Simmons and the uneasy truce between Don Dokken and George Lynch!!!
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1h 25min
April 25, 2026 Episode 243 (4/24/26) - "Billy Idol Should Be Dead"
This week, The Maestro reviews the new rock documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead"; Kev also mourns the passing of Dave Mason and discusses Warrant, Paul McCartney, Michael Stipe and George Lynch!!!
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1h 24min

FAQs about The Fortress Of Rock:

How many episodes does The Fortress Of Rock have?

The podcast currently has 240 episodes available.