Meet The Crew
Lady Rose Out West~ Owner
AKA Christina Blardo, is an entrepreneur & the host of Fortress Radio West Coast. The show follows their lives as entrepreneurs who manage four businesses, according to Heavy Metal Hill. They support local artists and businesses and attends major events with their family and friends. The show also highlights the challenges and successes of their everyday lives. Lady Rose is also embarking on a new chapter, reportedly relocating to Los Angeles to expand Fortress Radio.
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Artist & Celebrity Interviews
Metal Fortress Radio features both interviews and live performances.
- Interviews: They conduct interviews with artists. For example, they had a live interview with the band Hearts and Hand Grenades and previously featured an interview with the band Nuse, including a live acoustic performance.
- Live Performances: Metal Fortress Radio supports and promotes live music events. While they may not broadcast live performances directly from the studio, they attend and review concerts, and they promote upcoming shows and events. They even offer live event broadcast services for charities, red carpet events, or for-profit live events.
- Featured shows: Many of their featured shows include: Metallurgy w/ Alan Black, Sultans of Slack w/ Deathbats club members: Tim & Andrew & Noise In The Attic W Greg Schmitt.
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Besides Streaming, What Else Is There?
Celebrating over 30 years in broadcasting, Metal Fortress Radio actively engages with its audience beyond just streaming its radio content. They achieve this through a variety of methods:
- Social Media Interaction: Metal Fortress Radio utilizes social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, Ticktok, & X to interact with their followers. Recently, they included Discord for directly engaging with their fans! They post updates about upcoming shows, events, and station news, and engage with comments and messages. This allows for a more personal connection with listeners and builds a community around the station.
- Contests and Giveaways: They hold contests, such as the one for Sonic Temple & Inkcarceration Festival passes, to reward their listeners and generate excitement. They also offer chances to win tickets to events and other prizes.
- Live Event Presence: Metal Fortress Radio goes beyond simply promoting events by attending them and even having a physical presence at some. They offer opportunities to win tickets to events, and in some cases, they may even have staff members present to interact with fans and run contests at the event.
- Merchandise and Online Store: They offer merchandise, including band merch and clothing, through their "Rock Boutique" and online store. This allows fans to support the station and express their love for the music and culture associated with it. Currently the boutique is offline and under construction ready to reopen in it's new home in LA coming 2026.
- Advertising Opportunities: Metal Fortress Radio provides opportunities for bands and businesses to advertise on their station, allowing them to reach a global audience. This supports the metal community by providing a platform for artists and businesses to promote themselves.
- Shout Outs: They utilize their app to offer shout outs to fans, which provides a direct way to engage with listeners and make them feel included.
By employing these diverse methods, Metal Fortress Radio fosters a sense of community among its listeners and strengthens its connection with the metal music scene as a whole.
What Ways Do We Engage With Our Music Community?
Metal Fortress Radio engages with the metal community in several ways, beyond just broadcasting music:
- Promoting Events: They actively promote and participate in events relevant to the metal community, including:
- Festivals: Mentioning and highlighting metal festivals like Inkcarceration Festival and Sonic Temple.
- Live Shows: Mentioning bands performing at venues like Mohegan Sun.
- Car Shows and Air Shows: Participating in broader events that may appeal to their audience.
- Charity Support: They present and support charitable initiatives, such as the "4th Annual Bravofest in support of Homes For Our Troops". They also offer live event broadcast services for charities.
- Merchandise Sales: They offer a variety of merchandise, including band merch and clothing, through their "Rock Boutique" and online store.
- Networking and Partnerships: Metal Fortress Radio actively networks within the fashion and music industries to promote their clients and raise awareness of new releases and events. They have also established partnerships with organizations like Mohegan Sun.
- Providing Advertising Opportunities: They offer advertising opportunities for both local products and national bands to reach their global audience.
- Social Media Engagement: They utilize platforms like Facebook to connect with fans, share updates about shows and events, and foster community interaction.
- Rock Boutique: They provide a physical and online store with products for fans seeking a metal-inspired aesthetic.
These activities demonstrate Metal Fortress Radio's commitment to engaging with and supporting the metal community in various ways, extending beyond their radio broadcast to encompass events, charities, business partnerships, and merchandise.
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Rock Radio Station With Its Own Rock Clothing Boutique Coming to LA 2026!
At WMFR FORTRESS RADIO, we aim to bring our community together through the power of music and conversation. We believe in providing a platform for local artists and voices to be heard.