
Fraser Lewry
Fraser has served as Online Editor for Classic Rock since 2014. and has worked in the music industry for 39 years (26 of which have been online). He has also written for the likes of Metal Hammer, Prog Magazine, The Word Magazine, The Guardian, The New Statesman, Saga and Music365. He is the former Head of Music at Xfm Radio, a former A&R at Fiction Records, an early blogger, ex-roadie and published author. He once appeared in a Cure video dressed as a cowboy, and thinks any situation can be improved by the introduction of cats. His favourite Serbian trumpeter, if you're asking? Dejan Petrović. Fraser returned to his native New Zealand in 2021, becoming Louder's first full-time Oceanic correspondent in the process.
Latest articles by Fraser Lewry

Robert Fripp dons Satanic nun costume as Toyah sings an AC/DC classic and we may never sleep again
By Fraser Lewry published
Just another Halloween-themed afternoon in the Fripp-Willcox kitchen

Aerosmith and Yungblud team up with Steve Martin for banjo-boosted version of My Only Angel
By Fraser Lewry published
Steve Martin puts a bluegrass spin on My Only Angel, the lead single from Aerosmith and Yungblud's upcoming One More Time EP

Brian May shares video of Tony Iommi guest spot at Black Sabbath ballet
By Fraser Lewry published
Iommi took to the stage at the climax of a performance of Black Sabbath - The Ballet

Spinal Tap announce Stonehenge concert film of "final" show with Eric Clapton and Shania Twain
By Fraser Lewry published
Spinal Tap At Stonehenge: The Final Finale will arrive in IMAX cinemas next year

Rush add even more dates to the tour they added more dates to earlier
By Fraser Lewry published
Two days after announcing shows in 17 more cities on next year's Fifty Something Tour, Rush have added a series of second dates

See Michael Monroe as you've never seen him before in new Rockin' Horse video
By Fraser Lewry published
Rockin' Horse is the first track from the Hanoi Rocks frontman's new album Outerstellar

The new Japanese Prime Minister appeared on Babymetal's podcast and talked about her love of metal
By Fraser Lewry published
"I play songs like this to let off steam" - Sanae Takaichi

Even Kenny Loggins is angry with Donald Trump over viral poop video
By Fraser Lewry published
Kenny Loggins' hit Danger Zone was used in a controversial post by the US President on Truth Social

Watch Axl Rose kick drumkit and fling microphone before storming offstage in Argentina
By Fraser Lewry published
Angry Axl is back!

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: October 20, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Orianthi, Sugar, Heavy Pettin and more

"He had this ability to pull this beautiful sadness out of the bass": Watch Fred Durst pay tribute to late Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers
By Fraser Lewry published
Fred Durst releases video tribute to the "gifted, unbelievably sweet and wonderful" Sam Rivers

Farewell to The Spaceman: The world of rock pays tribute to Ace Frehley
By Fraser Lewry published
Tributes to Ace Frehley have come from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Bruce Kulick and more

Kiss legend Ace Frehley dead at 74
By Fraser Lewry published
"Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!" The former Kiss guitarist's family have confirmed his passing in a statement

Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley reportedly on life support suffering from brain bleed
By Fraser Lewry published
Founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley cancelled his 2025 dates earlier this month after suffering a fall

Somewhere there's a recording of Ozzy Osbourne duetting with Madonna
By Fraser Lewry published
Ozzy Osbourne and Madonna ended up singing on the same song in 1983 - but Madonna wouldn't release it

Alt.rock legends Sugar launch first new music in three decades, announce live shows
By Fraser Lewry published
They're back!

Watch Gene Simmons officiate at 2025's most rock'n'roll wedding
By Fraser Lewry published
The Kiss man presided over the wedding of Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey

Australian punk legends Hard-Ons launch vinyl record containing their actual blood
By Fraser Lewry published
The album is packaged with a deluxe edition box set of the Hard-Ons' award-winning documentary The Most Australian Band Ever!

Eagles break venue record by extending run of shows at Sphere in Las Vegas
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Eagles will now play a total of 52 shows at the 20,000-capacity Sphere

Carlos Santana refutes viral hoax claiming he opposed Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show
By Fraser Lewry published
The AI-generated news reports were widely shared on Facebook

Glenn Hughes announces 2026 US tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Well-travelled bassist and singer Glenn Hughes begins the UK leg of his European tour this evening

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: September 22, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Alter Bridge, Cheap Trick, Danko Jones and more

“Live, he’s just ripping his heart out in front of you”: Jakko Jakszyk’s favourite prog vocalist
By Fraser Lewry published
Known for a Marmite voice, personal songwriting and a powerful sense of drama, his influence runs deeper than most people realise
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