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
Scott Weiland’s Solo Debut Expanded for 25th Anniversary
Late Stone Temple Pilots frontman's '12 Bar Blues' paired with eight previously unreleased tracks.
Hear Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt Guest With an Orchestra and Choir
Extreme guitarist appears on new Kitt Wakeley composition “Paganini’s Storm.”
Why Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo Live
Guitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.
Rolling Stones Gave Owen Wilson Backstage Pass, Then Took It Back
Actor admits he was to blame for lifetime gift being recalled.
Charlie Benante Has Never Had So Much Hate Since Joining Pantera
Anthrax drummer says trolls don't know "how much of an effect they could have" on their targets.
Tom Morello: Rage Against the Machine ‘Drives Journalists Mad’
Guitarist also shares frustration over lack of news after tour cancellation.
Tom Morello Makes Rage Against the Machine’s Hall of Fame Case
"You can see through a scratchy fan video that there's never been anything like that in the history of music."
Listen to Pete Townshend’s First Solo Single in 29 Years
The Who guitarist releases "Can’t Outrun the Truth" in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Jason Bonham Might Have Found Unheard Led Zeppelin Recordings
Drummer hasn't yet played the tapes he discovered from his late father's collection.
Joe Elliott Says Bryan Adams Could Easily Be Def Leppard’s Singer
British vocalist admits he "mouthed off" too much about similarities between both artists.
The Single Word That Killed Dee Snider’s Best Album
Twisted Sister singer was skirting financial collapse and career demise as he aimed to launch a new supergroup.
Kane Roberts Doubts He Was Good Fit for Current Alice Cooper Band
Five-week return to shock rock icon's group was enough, says guitarist.
Why It’s Easy for Queen to Change Their Set List on Tour
Non-automated large-scale production means the band (and Adam Lambert) can go "thrill-seeking" on the road.
REO Speedwagon’s Remarkably Easy Ride to Name ‘Tuna Fish’ Album
Kevin Cronin recalls record label had no problem with Groucho Marx joke as title.
Why Wolf Van Halen Fires Himself in ‘Another Celebration’ Video
He explains why live band rehearsed 'Mammoth II' lead track but couldn't play it onstage.
Why John Fogerty Never Felt Like the Best Musician
He was always comfortable despite thinking Creedence Clearwater Revival wasn't the "best in the world, or even in our own country or our own state."