Classic Rock Magazine January 2005 Metallica Cliff Burton Hawkwind (1498)

Original Classic Rock Magazine – January 2005, with a major Metallica / Cliff Burton cover feature.

The striking black-and-white front cover centres on Metallica and carries the headline:

“Metallica – The Death of Cliff Burton – The day that changed the band forever”

This makes the issue especially attractive to Metallica collectors, fans of Cliff Burton, and buyers interested in classic heavy metal history.

Other prominent cover features include:

• 50 Best Albums of 2004
• Hawkwind – the making of Space Ritual
• Radio Axl – Axl Rose feature
• Europe
• Genesis
• Lords of the New Church
• Velvet Revolver
• Yes
• Bon Jovi
• Saxon
• Rich Robinson

The issue combines classic rock retrospectives, contemporary 2004/2005 coverage, album discussion and major-name features, giving it broad appeal across hard rock, heavy metal, prog and classic rock collecting.

Main Metallica / Cliff Burton Feature

The main attraction is the retrospective on Cliff Burton, focusing on his death and the enormous effect it had on Metallica. The cover wording presents the feature as a major historical look at the event that permanently changed the band.

For collectors, the stark monochrome photography, large Metallica branding and Cliff Burton theme give this issue a particularly strong display value.

Additional Magazine Highlights

The front cover also advertises a substantial “50 Best Albums of 2004” feature, making this useful not only as a band collectible but also as a snapshot of rock journalism and critical opinion at the end of 2004.

There is also a dedicated Hawkwind / Space Ritual feature, plus coverage tied to Axl Rose, Europe, Genesis and Lords of the New Church, alongside the artists named across the top banner.

Condition

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

From the supplied image:

• Front cover is complete and presents well overall
• Strong contrast and clear print
• Light surface rubbing and fine scratches visible across the glossy cover
• Some edge wear, especially around the lower and side edges
• Bottom-left corner shows light compression and wear
• Bottom edge has minor rubbing
• Spine edge shows typical shelf/handling wear
• Top edge appears generally tidy with some age-related wear
• Right edge remains reasonably straight
• No obvious large tears visible to the front cover
• No obvious writing or major staining visible

Overall this is a solid used copy rather than a mint example, but it remains very presentable for a 2005 music magazine.

Issue Details

Magazine: Classic Rock
Full Date: January 2005
Main Cover Feature: Metallica / Cliff Burton
Other Featured Artists: Hawkwind, Axl Rose, Europe, Genesis, Lords of the New Church, Velvet Revolver, Yes, Bon Jovi, Saxon, Rich Robinson
Genre: Classic Rock / Hard Rock / Heavy Metal / Prog Rock
Publisher: Future Publishing
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned – good overall with visible age and handling wear
SKU: 1498