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
Geezer Butler Explains Why Black Sabbath ‘Lost the Plot’
Bassist says Ozzy Osbourne was right about mid-‘70s direction, while he and Tony Iommi were wrong.
Sammy Hagar Says He Multiplied David Lee Roth’s Income by Six
Red Rocker claims their co-headlining tour earned Diamond Dave a massive pay increase.
Beach Boys Fan Completes ‘Smile’ Album Using AI
Project adds fake Brian Wilson vocals to instrumental tracks from shelved LP.
Black Keys Worked With Beck and Noel Gallagher on ‘Epic’ New Album
Patrick Carney calls it their "best record for sure."
Metallica on Cliff Burton’s Beer, Breakfast, Fishing and Hammers
Members fondly recall late bassist's eccentricities as Jason Newsted says he's proud of his former bandmates.
Blackie Lawless Says He’s Been Touring in Overwhelming Pain
W.A.S.P. frontman says he's been receiving agonizing injections for back problem on European road trip.
Joe Elliott on the Problem With Potential Def Leppard Biopic
Singer believes band film would be overshadowed by Rick Allen's car wreck and Steve Clark's death.
Nirvana Ex Recalls Heartbreak Over Being Fired From Soundgarden
Jason Everman had already been kicked out of Kurt Cobain's band when new bombshell hit.
How Brian May Demonstrated to Def Leppard That They Had Arrived
Joe Elliott recalls his band's early days, saying he got the gig because he was tall and had a good record collection.
Watch Kiss Pause Show Over Gene Simmons Illness
Bassist performs from a chair before taking a break and coming back better.
Eric Clapton Announces ‘The Definitive 24 Nights’ Box Set
Expanded version of legendary 1991 Royal Albert Hall shows arrives in June.
Lars Ulrich Can Still Make James Hetfield Feel ‘Wound Up’
Metallica frontman admits drummer's references to old songs frustrate him.