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 241 episodes available.

The Fortress Of Rock episodes:

February 14, 2026 Episode 233 (2/13/26) - "Blackberry Smoke Live!"
This week, The Maestro reviews Blackberry Smoke live in concert; Kev also discusses Shinedown's disappointing 'Rock The Country' South Carolina cancellation and the death of 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold...
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1h 27min
February 07, 2026 Episode 232 (2/6/26) - "The Legacy of Springsteen's Nebraska"
This week, The Maestro reviews "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere"; Kev also discusses the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of Van Halen's "5150", Collective Soul's 'Record Store Day' exclusive album, the collapse of Twisted Sister's reunion tour and the online search for Skid Row's new lead singer!!!
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1h 35min
January 31, 2026 Episode 231 (1/30/26) - "Megadeth's Epitaph"
This week, The Maestro reviews Megadeth's self-titled final album; Kev also discusses the end of "Chinese Democracy", Lou Gramm's solo leftovers and Motley Crue's legal victory over Mick Mars...
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1h 31min
January 24, 2026 Episode 230 (1/23/26) - "Bret Wants 600%, Eagles Top 40 Million"
This week, The Maestro reviews Van Halen's "Live At Wembley 1995" and new songs from The Black Crowes, The Cold Stares and Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers; Kev also discusses Poison pulling the plug on their 2026 40th anniversary tour and historic 'quadruple diamond' honors for the Eagles!!!
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1h 42min
January 17, 2026 Episode 229 (1/16/26) - "Alter Bridge"
This week, The Maestro reviews the new self-titled album from Alter Bridge; Kev also discusses the latest Journey drama, the passing of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and new tour announcements from Sammy Hagar, John Mellencamp & Tom Keifer!!!
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1h 29min
January 10, 2026 Episode 228 (1/9/26) - "Crowe Feathers"
This week, The Maestro breaks down a messy situation in Chicago for Triumph and a new album announcement from the Black Crowes; Kev also looks back at Charlie Watts joining the Rolling Stones and the release of Van Halen's "1984"!!!
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1h 26min
January 03, 2026 Episode 227 (1/2/26) - "The Children of MTV"
This week, The Maestro reviews the HBO Max Counting Crows documentary "Music Box: Have You Seen Me Lately?"; Kev also discusses the fall of MTV, Peter Gabriel's upcoming album and Alex Van Halen's mysterious new project with Steve Lukather!!!
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1h 28min
December 27, 2025 Episode 226 (12/26/25) - "Best Albums of 2025"
This week, The Maestro counts down the best albums of 2025; Kev also discusses Blackberry Smoke and a lot of KISS-related news involving Stanley Simmons (no, not Paul & Gene!), Peter Criss and Vinnie Vincent!!!
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1h 36min
December 20, 2025 Episode 225 (12/19/25) - "Best Songs of 2025"
This week, The Maestro counts down the top ten rock songs of 2025 featuring 38 Special, Styx & The Hives!!! Kev also runs through a long list of 2026 concert updates and looks back at Elvis Presley's draft notice and Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes"!!!
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1h 27min
December 13, 2025 Episode 224 (12/12/25) - "Gene Simmons Steps In It Again"
This week, The Maestro discusses the awkward return of Triumph, the continued resurgence of vinyl sales and health issues for Stryper's Michael Sweet; Kev also dissects a bad week for Gene Simmons (controversial comments regarding Ace Frehley's death and greed-fueled testimony on Capitol Hill focusing on performers' monetary claims against terrestrial radio)!!!
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1h 42min

FAQs about The Fortress Of Rock:

How many episodes does The Fortress Of Rock have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.