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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!!!