
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 Plant introduces new Saving Grace single Gospel Plough
By Fraser Lewry published
Listen to Robert Plant and Saving Grace's version of the African American spiritual Gospel Plough

Kiss react to inclusion in first Kennedy Center Honors announcement since controversial Trump takeover
By Fraser Lewry published
"They're incredible people, by the way" - Donald Trump

Chrissie Hynde announces duets album with Mark Lanegan, Lucinda Williams, Dave Gahan and more
By Fraser Lewry published
Listen to Chrisie Hynde's version of Always On My Mind featuring Rufus Wainwright now

Debate: Who are the 'big four' of classic rock?
By Fraser Lewry published
For those about to opine, we salute you

REO Speedwagon man Kevin Cronin admits it's harder to sell tickets under his own name
By Fraser Lewry published
Kevin Cronin has come to a decision

Joe Perry and Brad Whitford on the support act who blew Aerosmith off the stage
By Fraser Lewry published
In the summer of 1974, Aerosmith still hadn't broken New York, and their support act wasn't helping

Crowded House deny Neil Finn has erectile dysfunction after fake AI news report hits Facebook
By Fraser Lewry published
Don't believe everything you read, folks

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 11, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Foxy Shazam, Royal Republic, Halestorm and more

My Chemical Romance announce two massive UK shows
By Fraser Lewry published
The long-awaited UK leg of the Long Live: The Black Parade tour will arrive next summer

King Crimson affiliates Beat release live video for classic Frame By Frame
By Fraser Lewry published
Starring Steve Vai, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Danny Carey, Frame By Frame comes from the upcoming album Beat Live, out next month

Just when you thought vinyl couldn't get any more adorable, Black Sabbath release a 4" single
By Fraser Lewry published
Also available: Ghost, Mötley Crüe, the Rolling Stones and more

"He catapulted me into an intense new world": Robert Plant pays tribute to Terry Reid
By Fraser Lewry published
Robert Plant celebrates the music of Terry Reid, the man who recommended him to Jimmy Page

Terry Reid, the powerhouse English vocalist invited to join Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dead at 75
By Fraser Lewry published
Confirmation of Terry Reid's death arrives just days after a crowdfunder was launched to help pay for his medical expenses

The Jesus Lizard cancel upcoming shows after band member experiences "serious health incident"
By Fraser Lewry published
The Jesus Lizard's upcoming dates in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and the US have been shelved

Michael Schenker releases first song with new singer Erik Grönwall
By Fraser Lewry published
Don’t Sell Your Soul is the title track of a new Michael Schenker Group album

The Decline Of Western Civilisation, Part II: The Metal Years is now free to watch on YouTube
By Fraser Lewry published
The classic movie, starring Ozzy, Lemmy, Kiss and Aerosmith, has been liberated by its distributors for all of humankind to enjoy

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 4, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Eric Gales, Tyler Bryant, Starbenders and more

Elton John stars as Spinal Tap release new version of immortal classic Stonehenge
By Fraser Lewry published
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will arrive in cinemas in September

Foo Fighters reportedly swap drummers with Nine Inch Nails
By Fraser Lewry published
There's no official confirmation next, but Dave Grohl may have found his new man

Fundraiser launched to help pay for Terry Reid's medical treatment as he battles cancer
By Fraser Lewry published
Terry Reid postponed his upcoming European shows earlier this month

Slash, Halestorm, Blackberry Smoke and more line up for star-studded Bad Company tribute album
By Fraser Lewry published
Watch now: The Struts' video for their cover of Bad Company's Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: July 28, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Tuk Smith, Blues Pills, The Vintage Caravan and more

"I want to lick you now!": Things are getting Extreme in the Fripp-Willcox household
By Fraser Lewry published
Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox's ever-expanding archive of online tomfoolery has been updated
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