{"product_id":"classic-rock-magazine-august-2008-rush-metallica-ac-dc-guns-n-roses-kiss-1456","title":"Classic Rock Magazine August 2008 Rush Metallica AC\/DC Guns N Roses Kiss 1456","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Rock Magazine – August 2008 – Issue 122\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eRush\u003c\/strong\u003e dominating the front cover and a particularly strong line-up of major rock and metal artists throughout the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very collectible late-2000s issue for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eRush, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, AC\/DC, Kiss, Foo Fighters, Journey, Def Leppard, Slash, Joe Perry, Uriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e and classic\/hard rock in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Rush – Major Cover Feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRush\u003c\/strong\u003e are the main cover stars, with the magazine billing them as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Surviving tragedy. Defying fashion. Rock's uncoolest band take on the world. Again.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents show a dedicated Rush feature covering the band during their later career, including their continued popularity and live activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Rush collector, this is the standout feature and the main reason to own this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Foo Fighters \/ Jimmy Page\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly interesting feature covers \u003cstrong\u003eFoo Fighters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Page\u003c\/strong\u003e joining the band on stage at Wembley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents photograph specifically shows \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Page and John Paul Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside the Foo Fighters, giving this issue additional appeal to \u003cstrong\u003eLed Zeppelin\u003c\/strong\u003e collectors as well as Foo Fighters fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Metallica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine includes contemporary \u003cstrong\u003eMetallica\u003c\/strong\u003e coverage around the announcement of \u003cstrong\u003eDeath Magnetic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover prominently advertises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“METALLICA – NEW ALBUM FIRST LISTEN!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis places the issue right at the beginning of the \u003cem\u003eDeath Magnetic\u003c\/em\u003e era and makes it a strong period collectible for Metallica fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Guns N' Roses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuns N' Roses\u003c\/strong\u003e are advertised prominently across the top of the front cover with coverage relating to material from the long-awaited \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Democracy\u003c\/strong\u003e era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent additional keyword and collector interest point for GNR fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ AC\/DC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover also advertises \u003cstrong\u003eAC\/DC – New Album “Is Awesome”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with further AC\/DC news visible within the magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother major rock name represented in this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Guitar Hero \/ Rock Guitarists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine contains a substantial \u003cstrong\u003eGuitar Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e feature looking at guitar heroes and their influence on new generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists specifically named include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDef Leppard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis section adds plenty of interest for collectors of guitar-driven hard rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eJourney\u003c\/strong\u003e feature appears in the issue, covering the band with then-new vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eArnel Pineda\u003c\/strong\u003e and discussing the band's continuing legacy following former frontman \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Kiss\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is extensive \u003cstrong\u003eKiss\u003c\/strong\u003e coverage, including live material and a large photograph of the band performing on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiss also feature in the magazine's live-review material, making this a worthwhile issue for Kiss collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Uriah Heep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial \u003cstrong\u003eUriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e feature looks at the veteran British rock band 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