Original Classic Rock Magazine – August 2008 – Issue 122, with Rush dominating the front cover and a particularly strong line-up of major rock and metal artists throughout the issue.

This is a very collectible late-2000s issue for fans of Rush, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Kiss, Foo Fighters, Journey, Def Leppard, Slash, Joe Perry, Uriah Heep and classic/hard rock in general.

⭐ Rush – Major Cover Feature

Rush are the main cover stars, with the magazine billing them as:

“Surviving tragedy. Defying fashion. Rock's uncoolest band take on the world. Again.”

The contents show a dedicated Rush feature covering the band during their later career, including their continued popularity and live activity.

For a Rush collector, this is the standout feature and the main reason to own this issue.

⭐ Foo Fighters / Jimmy Page

A particularly interesting feature covers Foo Fighters, with Jimmy Page joining the band on stage at Wembley.

The contents photograph specifically shows Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones alongside the Foo Fighters, giving this issue additional appeal to Led Zeppelin collectors as well as Foo Fighters fans.

⭐ Metallica

The magazine includes contemporary Metallica coverage around the announcement of Death Magnetic.

The front cover prominently advertises:

“METALLICA – NEW ALBUM FIRST LISTEN!”

This places the issue right at the beginning of the Death Magnetic era and makes it a strong period collectible for Metallica fans.

⭐ Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses are advertised prominently across the top of the front cover with coverage relating to material from the long-awaited Chinese Democracy era.

An excellent additional keyword and collector interest point for GNR fans.

⭐ AC/DC

The front cover also advertises AC/DC – New Album “Is Awesome”, with further AC/DC news visible within the magazine.

Another major rock name represented in this issue.

⭐ Guitar Hero / Rock Guitarists

The magazine contains a substantial Guitar Hero feature looking at guitar heroes and their influence on new generations.

Artists specifically named include:

• Slash
• Joe Perry
• Def Leppard

This section adds plenty of interest for collectors of guitar-driven hard rock.

⭐ Journey

A dedicated Journey feature appears in the issue, covering the band with then-new vocalist Arnel Pineda and discussing the band's continuing legacy following former frontman Steve Perry.

⭐ Kiss

There is extensive Kiss coverage, including live material and a large photograph of the band performing on stage.

Kiss also feature in the magazine's live-review material, making this a worthwhile issue for Kiss collectors.

⭐ Uriah Heep

A substantial Uriah Heep feature looks at the veteran British rock band and their continuing career.

The photographed contents page includes a large band portrait and highlights their return to prominence.

Other Rock Artists & Bands Featured

The photographed magazine also shows coverage of:

• Rush
• Metallica
• Guns N' Roses
• AC/DC
• Kiss
• Foo Fighters
• Jimmy Page
• John Paul Jones
• Led Zeppelin
• Slash
• Joe Perry
• Def Leppard
• Journey
• Uriah Heep
• Black Stone Cherry
• Little Feat
• Kid Rock
• Whitesnake
• Judas Priest
• Sex Pistols
• MC5
• Mötley Crüe
• Alice Cooper
• Billy Idol
• Moody Blues
• Rose Hill Drive
• Tom Waits

A very strong issue for collectors of classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal and arena rock.

Magazine Details

Magazine: Classic Rock
Full Date: August 2008
Issue: 122
Original Cover Price: £4.50
Format: Physical printed magazine
Language: English
Main Cover Artist: Rush
Genre: Classic Rock / Hard Rock / Heavy Metal

⚠️ FREE CD – NOT INCLUDED

The front cover originally advertised a Free CD – “The Future Of Rock”.

The bottom of the cover clearly states:

“If you can read this your CD is missing.”

Therefore, the original free cover-mounted CD is NOT included with this copy.

The listing is for the magazine only.

Condition – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This is a pre-owned 2008 magazine and shows normal signs of previous handling, reading and storage.

From the supplied photographs, visible condition includes:

• General surface wear to the front cover
• Light rubbing and marks
• Wear along the outer edges
• Some wear/creasing around the spine
• Light corner wear
• Small handling creases
• General age-related storage wear
• Internal pages appear clean, bright and fully readable in the photographed sections
• Binding appears intact in the images supplied
• Original free CD is missing

The cover still presents very well overall, with the Rush artwork, titles and photographs remaining bright and clearly displayed.

This should be considered a good used collector's copy rather than a mint example.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully as they show the actual magazine being sold and form an important part of the condition description.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully to help protect it during transit.

Depending on the final parcel size, it will be protected using sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap, with particular attention given to the front and rear covers, corners, spine and page edges to help minimise bending, crushing and other transit damage.

SKU: 1456