
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

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!

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

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reacts to sudden spotlight
By Fraser Lewry published
Nilles has also thanked fans for their "open-minded" reaction to her appointment

"A decadent yet functional take on wellness": Smashing Pumpkins launch $20 charity smoothie
By Fraser Lewry published
Like lion's mane and blue spirulina? Then you'll love Billy Corgan's OG Goth smoothie

Bruce Dickinson gives the US national anthem the air-raid siren treatment again
By Fraser Lewry published
The Iron Maiden frontman has sung the Star Spangled Banner at another sporting event

"I had a slight fender bender": Gene Simmons recovering at home after Malibu car crash
By Fraser Lewry published
The Kiss legend hit a parked vehicle and was transported to hospital

The 10 most played rock acts on UK radio and TV in the 21st century have been announced
By Fraser Lewry published
Queen top chart compiled to celebrate this year's National Album Day

Watch Anika Nilles demonstrate exactly why Rush have chosen her as their new drummer
By Fraser Lewry published
In other news, Mike Portnoy reacts to Anika Nilles' appointment as Rush drummer

Yungblud slams critics of his Ozzy Osbourne tribute
By Fraser Lewry published
Yungblud reacts to Justin Hawkins' reaction to his brother's reaction to Yungblud

"I think her name is Anika": Geddy Lee was telling people about Rush's new drummer two years ago
By Fraser Lewry published
Geddy Lee has also revealed how German drummer Anika Nilles became Rush's choice for their first live shows in more than a decade

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: September 22, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from A Thousand Horses, Mirador, The Sheepdogs and more

"Taylor Swift said that was the best song ever written": Goo Goo Dolls launch video of Taylor Swift duetting with frontman John Rzeznik
By Fraser Lewry published
The footage was shot onstage at Madison Square Garden in New York

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's inaugural Future Ruins film festival cancelled
By Fraser Lewry published
The Nine Inch Nails duo only announced the Future Ruins film festival in May

Toyah and Robert Fripp explore uncharted musical territory in new Sunday Lunch video
By Fraser Lewry published
They're back! Again!

The Sheepdogs conjure up breezy classic rock vibes on Nobody But You single
By Fraser Lewry published
Nobody But You is the first single from The Sheepdogs since the departure of founding drummer Sam Corbett

Founding Yardbirds guitarist Chris Dreja dead at 79
By Fraser Lewry published
Chris Dreja played in The Yardbirds alongside Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page
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