
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

Queen's Roger Taylor releases surprise protest song Chumps and doesn't pull his punches
By Fraser Lewry published
Chumps is the latest in a long line of politically-charged songs from the Queen drummer

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: February 2, 2026
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Skindred, Suzi Quatro, Karnivool and more

Turnstile win big in the rock and metal categories at the 2026 Grammys
By Fraser Lewry published
Other winners included Yungblud, Nine Inch Nails and The Cure

Joan Jett joins growing list of musicians to voice solidarity with anti-ICE protesters
By Fraser Lewry published
Jett read a prepared statement during a show in New Zealand

Mötley Crüe claim comprehensive victory in legal battle with Mick Mars
By Fraser Lewry published
Mick Mars must pay Mötley Crüe a portion of the advance he received for shows in which he did not subsequently perform

The Black Crowes announce new single and massive co-headline tour with Whiskey Myers
By Fraser Lewry published
It's Like That is the third song to emerge from the Black Crowes upcoming album A Pound Of Feathers

The new Collector's Edition of Aerosmith's debut album comes with a satin tour jacket
By Fraser Lewry published
Dream on and on and on and on

Neil Young gifts his entire back catalogue to the residents of Greenland
By Fraser Lewry published
Neil Young is providing free access to his digital archive to residents of Greenland in protest at US Goverment threats to annex the nation

Alice Cooper announces Alice's Attic tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Alice Cooper adds more shows to an already bulging schedule

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 26, 2026
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from the Claypool Lennon Delirium, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Elles Bailey and more

Tedeschi Trucks Band announce new studio album, launch new single and confirm mammoth tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Future Soul will be released during Tedeschi Trucks Band's upcoming residency at New York's Beacon Theater

The historic Loch Ness manor linked to Jimmy Page and Aleister Crowley is opening to the public
By Fraser Lewry published
A home with a dark history, Boleskin House has been fully restored after being gutted by fire in 2015 and 2019

Debate: Who is the greatest drummer of all time?
By Fraser Lewry published
Drummers: Turning good bands into great ones since time immemorial

Def Leppard launch new single Rejoice ahead of Las Vegas residency
By Fraser Lewry published
Def Leppard say they've returned to a rockier sound

Meet the 67-million-year-old Triceratops skull named after Ozzy Osbourne
By Fraser Lewry published
The late Black Sabbath frontman is now the subject of a dinosaur-themed tribute

Uriah Heep founder Mick Box to miss dates on farewell tour after falling ill
By Fraser Lewry published
Mick Box will miss his first Uriah Heep shows since 1969: Stand-in guitarist announced

Jack White mercilessly mocks Donald Trump over "365 wins in 365 days" claims
By Fraser Lewry published
The White Stripes' founder has promised to block any followers who tell him to "stick to music"

Watch Geddy Lee give celebrity tobogganing advice
By Fraser Lewry published
Rush's Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson all appeared on Canadian satire show The Mercer Report over the years

Ten minutes of previously unseen live film of Pink Floyd has escaped onto the internet
By Fraser Lewry published
The footage sees Pink Floyd playing Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Money on their North American tour in 1977

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 19, 2026
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from The Sheepdogs, Black Stone Cherry, Bryan Adams and more

A second, cuter version of the Sphere venue is coming to the US
By Fraser Lewry published
Sphere at National Harbor, Maryland, will be a scaled-down version of the groundbreaking Las Vegas venue

John Fogerty sprinkles rock'n'roll magic with songs and stories at intimate Tiny Desk Concert
By Fraser Lewry published
"I realised I had passed into the land of greatness": John Fogerty tells the story behind the creation of his first great song

Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp announce Hollywood Vampires tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Hollywood Vampires have confirmed a run of European dates for the summer
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