The Fortress Of Rock

Kevin Crane
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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. In the end, 'The Fortress of Rock' is simply a celebration of the music that we all love. New episodes drop every Friday night!

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 235 (2/27/26) - "Shakira vs Styx...Who Ya Got?!?!"

    This week, The Maestro reviews Queens of the Stone Age on "Austin City Limits"; Kev also discusses "Song Sung Blue", Metallica's upcoming Sphere residency and the worst group of nominees in the history of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!!!

    1h 37m

  2. FEB 21

    Episode 234 (2/20/26) - "Wanted: Van Halen Lead Singer. Again."

    This week, The Maestro passes along updates on the secretive 'Van Halen lost songs' project, Foo Fighters' new album and Steve Perry's involvement in Journey's farewell tour; Kev also reviews Jay Buchanan's "Weapons of Beauty" and criticizes overtly political grand gestures from U2 and Bruce Springsteen...

    1h 42m

  3. FEB 14

    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...

    1h 27m

  4. FEB 7

    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!!!

    1h 35m

  5. JAN 31

    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...

    1h 31m

  6. JAN 24

    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!!!

    1h 41m

  7. JAN 17

    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!!!

    1h 29m

  8. JAN 10

    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"!!!

    1h 26m
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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. In the end, 'The Fortress of Rock' is simply a celebration of the music that we all love. New episodes drop every Friday night!

Information

  • Creator
    Kevin Crane
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kevin Crane
  • Show Website
    The Fortress Of Rock