
Fraser Lewry
Fraser has served as Online Editor for Classic Rock since 2014. and has worked in the music industry for 40 years (27 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

The man who became Boston's singer but wasn't allowed to tell anyone has finally broken his silence
By Fraser Lewry published
With singer Brad Delp's future in Boston uncertain, Tom Scholz hired a secret replacement. Four decades on, he's finally telling his story

Sammy Hagar promises "deep dive into the Van Halen years" on tour dates with Rick Springfield
By Fraser Lewry published
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff will bring the party to seven cities that aren't Las Vegas this summer

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 12, 2026
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from The Black Crowes, Alter Bridge, Starbenders and more

Renaissance drummer Terry Sullivan has died
By Fraser Lewry published
Terry Sullivan joined Renaissance in 1972 and was a member of the band's much-loved classic lineup

Watch the first episode of the eagerly-awaited series Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal
By Fraser Lewry published
The video tells Tony Iommi's story through archive footage and present-day interviews

The Black Crowes announce new album - listen to the first two tracks now
By Fraser Lewry published
A Pound Of Feathers is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Happiness Bastards - The singles Profane Prophecy and Pharmacy Chronicles are out now

Queen Quiz: How much do you know about A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races?
By Fraser Lewry published
Test your knowledge of A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races, the twin pillars of Queen's imperial phase

Bruce Dickinson's unreleased rock opera may be the greatest untold story of them all
By Fraser Lewry published
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson is a man of many talents, but his rock opera about the philandering violinist Paganini has yet to see the light of day

The story of Prince's Purple Rain, this year's viral Stranger Things needle drop
By Nick Hasted published
Prince's Purple Rain was the epic ballad that reclaimed rock for black musicians and is now ingrained in popular culture

David Lee Roth announces extensive North American tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Diamond Dave will cross the continent from April onwards

Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is auctioning off a load of studio equipment
By Fraser Lewry published
John Paul Jones intends for the equipment to end up in the hands of "people who will put it to good use"

Tony Iommi films New Year message, reflects on the "Summer of Sabbath"
By Fraser Lewry published
The Riff Lord has spoken

Jack White blasts US congressman who shared laughably bad AI-generated Jack White video
By Fraser Lewry published
Tennessee representative Tim Burchett shared an AI-generated video of Jack White and called him "that cute little girl from the Addams Family"

The Best 50 Rock Songs of 2025
By Classic Rock Magazine published
Twelve amazing months of prog rock, pop rock, blues rock, country rock, art rock, glam rock, alt-rock, southern rock, Christian rock, proto-rock, Britrock, hard rock, vampire rock, garage rock and moon rock

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent defends $200 price tag on new CD single
By Fraser Lewry published
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent lashes out at "emotionally disturbed trolls" who question his business model

Graham Bonnet slams former bandmates over accusations of lip-synching
By Fraser Lewry published
The Alcatrazz versus Alcatrazz debate continues to rage

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea dead at 74
By Fraser Lewry published
Chris Rea has passed away after a series of health battles

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: December 22, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Bryan Adams, Tailgunner, the Lemon Twigs and more

Nazareth part ways with Carl Sentance, announce new singer
By Fraser Lewry published
A decade after replacing founding frontman Dan McCafferty in Nazareth, Carl Sentance has left the band

Surgeon defends video of Allen Collins playing guitar in hospital after Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash
By Fraser Lewry published
The footage shows Allen Collins wearing hospital pyjamas, neck brace and orthopaedic fixator

The ultimate Goth quiz: How much do you know about music's spookiest genre?
By Fraser Lewry published
Bauhaus. Sisters Of Mercy. The Misfits. Specimen. We've got questions about all of them, and more

Shred king Yngwie Malmsteen slams all the singers he's ever worked with
By Fraser Lewry published
Yngwie Malmsteen has spoken

Jane's Addiction are talking again after last year's acrimonious break-up
By Fraser Lewry published
Six months after filing lawsuits against each other, Perry Farrell and the other members of Jane's Addiction are ready to talk about Boston
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