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
Gene Simmons Plays First Post-Kiss Solo Show: Videos, Set List
Tommy Thayer makes guest appearance during 18-song show featuring Kiss classics and covers.
Everyone Except Josh Freese Knew He Would Join Foo Fighters
Even drummer’s wife knew why Dave Grohl was calling - but Guns N’ Roses and Nine Inch Nails ex still didn’t expect it.
Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote Ends, Inductees to Be Announced on Live TV
Peter Frampton, Foreigner and Ozzy Osbourne were high on the fan vote leaderboard.
How a ‘Throwaway Riff’ Became One of Rock’s Most-Covered Songs
"I used to hate playing that one," said the song's author.
Gene Simmons Says Kiss Rights Sale Wasn’t About Money
He maintains the band wasn't looking for the $300 million deal they cut.
Pearl Jam, Jon Bon Jovi Say AI Is ‘Assault on Human Creativity’
Two hundred artists sign strongly worded letter calling on developers to stop using tech to “infringe upon and devalue rights.”
Why James Hetfield Loves Smoking Cigars in No Smoking Areas
Metallica frontman believes social experience outweighs health risks, and says he opens his home to a “cigar fellowship” while he’s away.
Scorpions Originally Planned to ‘F— You Like a Hurricane’
Herman Rarebell’s suggestion was his take on Foreigner and Aerosmith ideas, and he insists it would be regarded as tame now.
Black Crowes Finally Add Their Own Songs to ‘Live at the Greek’
Jimmy Page collaboration was subject to contract issues in the past – but that’s about to change.
Axl Rose Responds to Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Guns N' Roses frontman's lawyers cite examples where she publicly described the encounter as consensual.
Freddie Mercury’s London Home on Sale for $38 Million
Queen star’s friend Mary Austin is moving on after auctioning most of Garden Lodge’s furniture.
An Unheard Jimi Hendrix Song Now Lives on the Moon
Elon Musk wasn’t consulted on contents of Odysseus time capsule, which is designed to survive millions of years “in case we blow ourselves up.”