Rocked magazine launched in 2024 with a mission: to celebrate the spirit of rock and metal and spotlight the stories, icons, and imagery that keep it alive. From pinups to centerfolds, Rocked is bringing back the glory days of rock magazines with a modern edge.
The magazine is designed by Michal Pellicone and built around the iconic photography and stories of Mark “Weissguy” Weiss, the legendary lensman of the 1980s rock scene. Rocked’s content pulls from Mark’s vault of behind-the-scenes moments including never-before-seen photos, as well as interviews originally featured in rock magazines from the ’80s. Each issue is a deep dive into rock history.
“We want to grow Rocked into a quarterly print magazine that serves the rock community all year long,” says Pellicone and Weiss. In order to make that happen, the pair have launched a Kickstarter campaign.
Take a behind-the-scenes look as Rocked Magazine Issue 2 hits the printers. This is where the magic happens – turning decades of rock ‘n’ roll memories into a collectible print magazine for fans around the world. Featuring rare photos, legendary stories, and exclusive pinups from the era that Rocked the world.
What makes Rocked stand out? Each issue is packed with iconic photography by Mark, featuring a mix of classic shots, personal reflections, and a selection of rare and never-before-seen images from his archives of the ’80s. It’s more than a magazine, it’s a collector’s item.
“We’re launching this Kickstarter to raise the funds we need for ongoing production and printing. Rocked requires additional support to sustain regular production, and with your help, we can keep it alive and growing. We’ve already started work on Issue #3, featuring David Lee Roth on the cover. The creative director of Rocked, Michal Pellicone, has already designed the cover and begun work on the Van Halen featured layout. We need your help to bring this issue to completion, along with Issue #4, which is already in development. Your backing helps us keep the spirit of rock alive in print.”
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David Lee Roth calling out photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss at M3 Festival on May 3, 2025.
Mark “Weissguy” Weiss is a world-renowned photographer who has traveled the globe photographing legends from Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS. Weiss’ inimitable photographs helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s. His best-selling and critically acclaimed 2020 book The Decade That Rocked is captured through the lens of someone who lived and breathed the ’80s in all its grit and glory.
See who’s talking about Mark “Weissguy” Weiss:
Jeff Keith and Frank Hannon of Tesla get Rocked:
Did you know BraveWords has an active Facebook Group where you can start your own metal discussion or take part in many other discussions. The BraveWords Facebook Group is the evolution of the old BraveWords message board from years ago.
Bands… feel free to promote your shows and albums.
Podcasts… feel free to promote your new episodes.
Radio Shows… feel free to promote your latest show.
Record Labels… feel free to promote your latest releases
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The magazine is designed by Michal Pellicone and built around the iconic photography and stories of Mark “Weissguy” Weiss, the legendary lensman of the 1980s rock scene. Rocked’s content pulls from Mark’s vault of behind-the-scenes moments including never-before-seen photos, as well as interviews originally featured in rock magazines from the ’80s. Each issue is a deep dive into rock history.
“We want to grow Rocked into a quarterly print magazine that serves the rock community all year long,” says Pellicone and Weiss. In order to make that happen, the pair have launched a Kickstarter campaign.
Take a behind-the-scenes look as Rocked Magazine Issue 2 hits the printers. This is where the magic happens – turning decades of rock ‘n’ roll memories into a collectible print magazine for fans around the world. Featuring rare photos, legendary stories, and exclusive pinups from the era that Rocked the world.
What makes Rocked stand out? Each issue is packed with iconic photography by Mark, featuring a mix of classic shots, personal reflections, and a selection of rare and never-before-seen images from his archives of the ’80s. It’s more than a magazine, it’s a collector’s item.
“We’re launching this Kickstarter to raise the funds we need for ongoing production and printing. Rocked requires additional support to sustain regular production, and with your help, we can keep it alive and growing. We’ve already started work on Issue #3, featuring David Lee Roth on the cover. The creative director of Rocked, Michal Pellicone, has already designed the cover and begun work on the Van Halen featured layout. We need your help to bring this issue to completion, along with Issue #4, which is already in development. Your backing helps us keep the spirit of rock alive in print.”
Screenshot
David Lee Roth calling out photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss at M3 Festival on May 3, 2025.
Mark “Weissguy” Weiss is a world-renowned photographer who has traveled the globe photographing legends from Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS. Weiss’ inimitable photographs helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s. His best-selling and critically acclaimed 2020 book The Decade That Rocked is captured through the lens of someone who lived and breathed the ’80s in all its grit and glory.
See who’s talking about Mark “Weissguy” Weiss:
Jeff Keith and Frank Hannon of Tesla get Rocked:
Did you know BraveWords has an active Facebook Group where you can start your own metal discussion or take part in many other discussions. The BraveWords Facebook Group is the evolution of the old BraveWords message board from years ago.
Bands… feel free to promote your shows and albums.
Podcasts… feel free to promote your new episodes.
Radio Shows… feel free to promote your latest show.
Record Labels… feel free to promote your latest releases
Click to join and start discussing: https://m.facebook.com/groups/bravewordsmetal/
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