Classic Rock Magazine February 2005 AC/DC Bon Scott Motley Crue Anthrax (1498)

Original Classic Rock Magazine – February 2005, with a major AC/DC / Bon Scott cover feature marking 25 years since Bon Scott’s death.

The front cover is dominated by a large archival performance photograph of Bon Scott, shown on stage with a microphone, with the bold headline:

“AC/DC BON SCOTT – Hero. Icon. Legend. 25 Years On… The Truth About His Death”

This makes the issue especially appealing to collectors of AC/DC, Bon Scott memorabilia and classic hard rock magazines.

The cover also advertises a wide selection of other rock and metal features, including:

• Mötley Crüe – promoted as an exclusive feature covering the reunited band live in Los Angeles
• Anthrax – with a headline referring to the band’s connection and admiration for Lemmy
• Girlschool – on the road coverage
• Warrant – looking back at the band’s excesses, fights and hair-metal era
• Dimebag Darrell
• Placebo
• The Stranglers
• Asia
• The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

There is also a prominent circular cover teaser referencing Tommy Lee.

This is a strong mid-2000s issue of Classic Rock, combining retrospective coverage of one of hard rock’s most iconic frontmen with contemporary reporting and features on major names from classic rock, heavy metal, glam metal and alternative rock.

Bon Scott / AC/DC Feature

The central selling point of this issue is the substantial Bon Scott retrospective. The wording on the front cover positions the feature as a look back at his career, legacy and the circumstances surrounding his death, published approximately a quarter of a century after his passing.

The dramatic vintage concert image and oversized BON SCOTT typography give the magazine a particularly collectible display appearance for AC/DC fans.

Condition

Pre-owned magazine in good overall condition for its age, with visible handling and storage wear.

From the supplied image:

• Front cover remains complete and highly presentable
• Strong colour and clear print throughout
• Noticeable light surface scratching and rubbing across the glossy cover
• General edge wear is visible, particularly along the bottom and left edges
• Bottom-left corner shows rubbing, compression and a small amount of creasing
• Lower edge has some handling wear and light scuffing
• Spine edge shows normal shelf wear
• Top edge and corners show minor age-related rubbing
• Right edge appears reasonably straight with light wear
• Some small surface marks are visible around the central and lower cover areas
• No obvious large tears are visible on the front cover
• No obvious handwriting is visible

Overall, it presents well for an approximately 20-year-old music magazine, although it is clearly a used copy and not mint. Please use the supplied photograph as part of the condition assessment.

Issue Details

Magazine: Classic Rock
Full Date: February 2005
Main Cover Feature: Bon Scott / AC/DC
Other Featured Artists: Mötley Crüe, Anthrax, Girlschool, Warrant, Dimebag Darrell, Placebo, The Stranglers, Asia, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Tommy Lee
Genre: Classic Rock / Hard Rock / Heavy Metal / Glam Metal
Publisher: Future Publishing
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned – good overall with visible surface, edge and corner wear
SKU: 1498