Full-time freelance writer based in Glasgow, Scotland… author of 17 books, three of which are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Permanent Collection… former news editor at TeamRock.com… former band manager, drummer and keyboardist… TV and radio presenter… real ale fan.
Martin Kielty
Radio Station Loops ‘Killing in the Name’ After DJs Are Fired
Canadian broadcaster puts Rage Against the Machine song on repeat as act of protest.
Robert Plant Has Stack of Unheard Rockabilly Songs
He celebrates "purity and allegiance" of genre fans but recalls the ones who spent nights "taking the piss" out of him.
45 Years Ago: Kiss’ ‘Christine Sixteen’ Starts as ‘Brotherly Kibitzing’
Single initially caused some controversy with its suggestive title.
Dave Mustaine Says Firing David Ellefson From Megadeth Was ‘Hard’
Bandleader says he can forgive former bassist but won't play music with him.
Ozzy Osbourne Wishes ‘Patient Number 9′ Songs Had Been There for Black Sabbath
He compares 13th solo album to iconic band's final release, '13.'
Christine McVie ‘Enjoyed the Storm’ of Fleetwood Mac’s ’70s
"We actually did spend a lot of our time laughing," she recalls.
Watch Roger Waters’ ‘The Wall’ Medley on ‘The Late Show’
Pink Floyd legend talks up his "first farewell tour" ahead of North American road trip.
Steve Jones Believes Sex Pistols Were ‘Meant to Implode’
Guitarist says making album was the best part of his punk experience.
Alice Cooper Names Three Bands Every Young Musician Should Hear
Shock-rock icon says too many hopefuls "just throw it away."
Watch Tommy Lee Admit, ‘My Heart Is Broken, Along With the Ribs’
Motley Crue drummer tells audience he’s in serious pain as he hands over sticks to stand-in after three songs.
Listen to Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp’s ‘Venus in Furs’ Cover
“Musical soulmates” launch their take on the 1967 Velvet Underground track, which appears on their upcoming studio album, ’18.’
Motley Crue ‘Proud’ of Tommy Lee Playing Through His Pain
Nikki Sixx backed drummer who “beasted” through broken ribs agony to keep playing on Stadium Tour.
Kirk Hammett ‘Pleaded’ With Nirvana to Join Metallica Tour
Guitarist recalls why Kurt Cobain refused to join double-headlining trek with Guns N' Roses.
Rush’s Alex Lifeson Reveals Weird Pre-Show Jams with Primus
Members agreed to use instruments they couldn’t play for light-hearted sessions.
David Gilmour’s Iconic ‘Comfortably Numb’ Solo Was First Take
Pink Floyd guitarist tried again but nothing matched emotion of the original, producer Bob Ezrin says.
Chris Holmes Vows to Tour in September Despite Cancer Treatment
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist says he's "getting better and better" after seven-week program.
Ringo Starr Tour Postponed After Two All-Starrs Catch COVID
Steve Lukather and Edgar Winter test positive, affecting 12 dates.
Hear New Eric Johnson Singles, ‘To Be Alive’ and ‘Move On Over’
Tracks taken from each of his upcoming albums.
Gene Simmons Hints It’s the End of Only ‘Stage Kiss’
He also wasn't offended when son's girlfriend refused invitation to attend festival set.
Wolfgang Van Halen Will Start Second Mammoth WVH Album Soon
He thanks fans on one-year anniversary of self-titled debut LP.