Fraser Lewry

Online Editor at Louder/Classic Rock magazine since 2014. 36 years in music industry, online for 23. Also bylines for: Metal Hammer, Prog Magazine, The Word Magazine, The Guardian, The New Statesman, Saga, Music365. Former Head of Music at Xfm Radio, A&R at Fiction Records, early blogger, ex-roadie, published author. Once appeared in a Cure video dressed as a cowboy, and thinks any situation can be improved by the introduction of cats. Favourite Serbian trumpeter: Dejan Petrović.

Articles by: Fraser Lewry

Starbenders acclaim the dignity of pain on euphoric new single If You Need It

By Fraser Lewry published 27 May 22

If You Need It is "a metallic clash between feathers and switchblades" says Starbenders singer Kimi Shelter

Alan White at the Rock Walk of Fame induction in 1994

Musicians take to social media to pay tribute to Yes drummer Alan White

By Fraser Lewry published 27 May 22

Jon Anderson, Carl Palmer, Rick Wakeman, Mike Portnoy, Yoko Ono, Questlove and many more have paid tribute to Yes drummer Alan White, who has died at the age of 72

Watch Creedence Clearwater Revival's electrifying new video for Travelin' Band

By Fraser Lewry published 26 May 22

The video of Creedence Clearwater Revival's Travelin' Band precedes a live release for Record Store Day and a new documentary narrated by Jeff Bridges

Watch 1000 musicians unite for emotional tribute to Taylor Hawkins

By Fraser Lewry published 26 May 22

Musicians from the Rockin’ 1000 project gathered in Paris to cover Foo Fighters' My Hero in tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins

"Let's swap pants!" - What happened when Led Zeppelin met Elvis

By Fraser Lewry published 26 May 22

Musical giants Led Zeppelin and Elvis Presley encountered each other three times - this is what happened, told by those who were there

At last! Poison's Bret Michaels has released his patented bandana folding tutorial

By Fraser Lewry published 25 May 22

Let Bret Michaels be your guide to the patented Bret Michaels diamond fold, allowing your bandana to fit any head you want

The Rolling Stones onstage during a balloon drop

Relive the majestic moment Keith Richards clubbed a stage invader with his guitar

By Fraser Lewry published 24 May 22

"He's on my turf. I'm gonna chop the mother down" - Keith Richards

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler checks into rehab after drug relapse

By Fraser Lewry published 24 May 22

Aerosmith have cancelled the first dates of their upcoming Las Vegas residency after Steven Tyler voluntarily entered rehab

Bruce Springsteen performing live, surrounded by fans

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band announce European stadium tour

By Fraser Lewry published 24 May 22

Mainland European dates announced for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - UK, Belgium and US arena dates to follow

Toyah and Robert Fripp may have finally peaked with bold cover of Radiohead's Creep

By Fraser Lewry published 22 May 22

Toyah comes tightly encased in plastic wrap as the UK's most recognisable kitchen plays host to a Radiohead classic

A water tower in Kingsland, Arkansas, adorned by a Johnny Cash mural that appears to urinate

Man arrested after Johnny Cash water tower springs inappropriate leak

By Fraser Lewry published 20 May 22

A water tower mural of Johnny Cash in his hometown of Kingsland, Arkansas, started urinating on those below after being shot by a vandal

The Answer announce return after five year break

By Fraser Lewry published 19 May 22

Irish rockers The Answer schedule comeback show for December with new album to follow in 2023

Alanis Morissette is releasing a meditation album and it all sounds very relaxing

By Fraser Lewry published 19 May 22

Alanis Morissette's meditation album The Storm Before The Calm will be available via streaming platforms and mental health app Calm

Pearl Jam onstage at the Forum in Los Angeles

Pearl Jam cancel shows after two members test positive for Covid

By Fraser Lewry published 19 May 22

Pearl Jam have cancelled the remaining dates of their 2022 spring tour after Matt Cameron and Jeff Ament test positive for the virus

The Sheepdogs launch magnificent live video of new single Scarborough Street Fight

By Fraser Lewry published 18 May 22

New fan favourite Scarborough Street Fight comes from upcoming Sheepdogs album Outta Sight - out next month

Composite picture of Matt Cameron, Taylor Hawkins and Chad Smith

Matt Cameron and Chad Smith distance themselves from "misleading" Foo Fighters article

By Fraser Lewry published 18 May 22

Matt Cameron has apologised after remarks about Taylor Hawkins appeared "out of context", while Chad Smith calls story "sensationalised and misleading"

Eagles Of Death Metal's Jesse Hughes tells Bataclan trial: I forgive the terrorists

By Fraser Lewry published 17 May 22

"I hope they find the peace of God for themselves" - Jesse Hughes testifies about the night Islamic State extremists killed 90 music fans at the Bataclan theatre in Paris

That time Pat Boone went metal and the Christian community got really mad

By Fraser Lewry published 17 May 22

Pat Boone singing Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Guns N' Roses and Led Zeppelin? Step right this way...

Eric Clapton tests positive for Covid, cancels shows

By Fraser Lewry published 17 May 22

Eric Clapton cancels two shows on current European tour after positive test, but has announced a new run of North American dates

Vince Neil in a screengrab from the Dollar Loan Center ad

Need a payday loan? Perhaps Vince Neil is just the man to trust

By Fraser Lewry published 17 May 22

Motley Crue man Vince Neil has appeared in an ad for the Dollar Loan Center, alongside a futuristic "loan approval machine"

Toyah and Robert Fripp play Garbage in energetic weekly broadcast

By Fraser Lewry published 15 May 22

Toyah has been painted in gold leaf for this week's performance of Garbage's I Think I'm Paranoid

Hello Cleveland! There's a Spinal Tap sequel on the way

By Fraser Lewry published 13 May 22

The original team behind Spinal Tap are reuniting for a new film as the band weren't happy about the way the first one turned out

Five Finger Death Punch launch gnarly new single IOU, confirm album details

By Fraser Lewry published 13 May 22

Five Finger Death Punch's upcoming ninth album Afterlife will be released in August - watch video for IOU now

The Hu return with This Is Mongol single and spectacular desert video

By Fraser Lewry published 13 May 22

Hu! Hu! Hu! The Hu have a new video, promising "positivity, empowerment and strength to fight for better days"

The Alarm's Mike Peters diagnosed with severe pneumonia

By Fraser Lewry published 13 May 22

Mike Peters, who lives with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, will postpone upcoming shows following pneumonia diagnosis

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