tag:fortressunited.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=3Latest News2023-03-06T19:26:40-08:00Fortress Unitedfalsetag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/71664272023-03-06T19:26:40-08:002024-03-28T04:07:36-07:00We're Coming For You Berkeley!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/197657/dff042ab318af0e3409e46674b6bff727898db6e/original/fu-hemlock-flyer-033123.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/60556392020-01-01T18:58:20-08:002024-03-28T04:07:36-07:00Happy New Year!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/6b899914d713c3bfc41746573da87484909d2166/original/6a77a4de-a975-4164-90bf-9c039efdcebe.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Happy New Year to our FU Family!! Thank you for all your support!! We truly appreciate it!! We love making music and sharing it with you all!!</p>
<p>Looking forward to an awesome 2020!!!</p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/59593702019-11-13T11:43:39-08:002023-12-10T08:58:43-08:00Thank you Lodi Roc-Vemberfest!!<p>We had an absolute Blast playing Lodi Roc-Vemberfest!! The weather was beautiful and there were so many talented acts!! Thank you to the Event Volunteers and Idol Beer Works Staff for working so hard to keep it a smooth and easy day!! </p>
<p>Special thanks to all who made it out to support Operation Restored Warrior!!</p>
<p>And of course thanks to our FU Family!! You guys rock and we can't wait to see you again in 2020!!!?? <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/77e102d97e7f0eed1a9883c06f9709b4f807e902/original/e22aaa8e-20e8-4b19-aff2-4de94c8b366f.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/c50ad29eded0399e901b47bb6213656f9460ed5a/original/70cc7829-bb1b-43c7-aed9-06dba77f0540.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/ce82376324f313e2ace158b4912951eb3ece7b5d/original/36e233c2-9217-4ed1-aec1-e3f5a2f7fa9c.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="n0htO5ZfChQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/n0htO5ZfChQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n0htO5ZfChQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/59443272019-10-30T14:13:17-07:002020-08-24T00:57:27-07:00The Boardwalk was a blast!!<p>We had a great time playing The Boardwalk in Orangevale!! </p>
<p>Always a great place for music!! Mechanizm and SJSINDICATE were on point!! And Tantric showed off exactly why they're still a force, getting the crowd going and hanging out afterwards with the fans!!</p>
<p>Checkout our cover of Zero by Smashing Pumpkins!!</p>
<p>Shootout to Chad at Bitcrusher and Wendy at Bandhoppers for having us!! ?? <br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Huwbd9uHFpc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Huwbd9uHFpc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Huwbd9uHFpc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/6c35d878cc26382c2f392e6948a7a663b10c031c/original/3348f27b-0c7c-4ce6-b178-5554c00f5aad.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/59145922019-10-03T14:20:44-07:002020-08-08T01:13:00-07:00Thank you Pine St!!<p> </p>
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<p>We had a great time playing James Reyome's Birthday Bash/Benefit Show!! </p>
<p>Was an honor to be a part of this awesome event!! All the bands were stellar, and over $600 was raised!!</p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/59145852019-10-03T14:14:44-07:002023-12-23T02:32:11-08:00Morgan Territory Brewing Co was a BLAST!!<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="b7y2F9ouu0I" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/b7y2F9ouu0I/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b7y2F9ouu0I?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>We had a blast playing at Morgan Territory Brewing Co!! Thank you for having us as the Featured Band at Summer Jams!! Big shootout to our friend Mike from the band 42Red for sitting in with us on guitar!!</p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/57221292019-04-16T16:01:43-07:002021-04-02T00:09:55-07:00Thank you San Joaquin Asparagus Festival!!<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="AUqwn5JreeA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/AUqwn5JreeA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUqwn5JreeA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/3377d64d3d05c7ee56bb9915a1935ffd8827fac1/original/a505fffb-2556-40f4-9056-57ed5a7c2004.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Had a blast returning to the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival!! Weather was beautiful and attendance was great!!</p>
<p>Thanks to our FU Family who were able to make it out!! Always fun to play events like this and make new friends and fans!!</p>
<p> </p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/57136612019-04-09T16:46:27-07:002020-08-26T22:16:59-07:00Call to Arms - Official Music Video <p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="FRRgNdavEWM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/FRRgNdavEWM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FRRgNdavEWM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Official Music Video for Fortress United - Call to Arms </p>
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<p> </p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/51600292018-04-02T10:26:29-07:002018-04-02T10:26:29-07:00Thank you Boardwalk! <p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="A1xa9a3gNj4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/A1xa9a3gNj4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1xa9a3gNj4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Here's some video footage from our show at The Boardwalk - Orangevale! This was a crazy night! Such an honor to play that stage with Uncharted Waters, Somni and Black Rose! Thank you to all who came out to support! Check our events page for all upcoming shows. FU in 2018! It's great to be back! </p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/48935872017-10-16T10:04:23-07:002020-07-24T22:48:01-07:00It's Great To Be Back! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/36ccf863276a852041339eedd862295d2406f661/medium/fortress-101417a.jpg?1508173190" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>After a stretch of this year off, followed by months of preparation, Fortress United is back! </p>
<p>Hayward rocked as always! Thank you for giving Rusty such a warm welcome! He did an amazing job stepping out of his comfort zone and bringin’ the lead vocals to make our performance possible. We love you, brother! </p>
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<p>We want to thank Bands4Bands for having us out again this year at MetalFest and allowing us to share the stage with so many great bands! </p>
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<p>We've said it before and we'll keep sayin' it: Fortress United wouldn't be able to do what we do without the help and support of our AMAZING F.U. Family!!! We would like to welcome Sin Cal Industries to the Family. They did an incredible job on our new banners and decals as well as pitch in with so much work behind the scenes! We look forward to all the future brings! Thanks again to all who came out and supported over the weekend!! Until next time! \m/</p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/47439322017-06-13T17:33:01-07:002021-05-31T03:46:29-07:00Fortress United Welcomes Shane "Rusty" Johnson<p>Greetings to everyone in the FU Family! As you know, Fortress United has been searching high and low to find our next rhythm guitarist. We are happy to report to you that we have finally found him! </p>
<p>This guy not only has a positive attitude that is infectious, but through his hard work and genuine love of music, he has already proven his love and dedication to Fortress United. We can’t thank him enough for showing us that good things are worth waiting for. </p>
<p>Please welcome the newest member of Fortress United, Mr. Shane “Rusty” Johnson! Welcome to the family, brother!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/eaccfa96aaf8588f621b6ea0691177c6afd50937/original/19204727-1560528760644094-1225059526-o.jpg?1497400243" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Fortress Unitedtag:fortressunited.com,2005:Post/42714702016-07-09T11:40:03-07:002020-09-10T01:05:47-07:00Bands4Bands Best New Band!<p>Bands4Bands is such a great organization to be a part of. We had an awesome time at the award ceremony last night. Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners! Thank you Bands4Bands and everyone that voted. It's an honor to be named best new band! Thank you!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/197657/c4ce5fb912dd93a1fc1f6d2715d0de8d52b67177/original/fortress-070916a.jpg?1468089585" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Fortress United