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
David Lee Roth Says Las Vegas Residency Won’t Be Van Halen Tribute
Singer insists he’ll bring more “boom in the room” with five vocalists and three guitarists.
The Cars’ Ric Ocasek Dies: Rockers React
Tributes paid to Cars frontman, who died over the weekend.
David Lee Roth Says He’s ‘Paid a Price’ for Van Halen Hiatus
Singer describes four-year lay-off as “paralyzing” as he gears up for Las Vegas residency.
Revisiting Iron Maiden’s Deflating ‘Somewhere on Tour’ Shows
Giant Eddie stage prop wasn’t the only thing that burst on 1986 road trip.
Watch Ghost’s Video for New Song ‘Kiss the Go-Goat’
Papa Emeritus returns for song set in band’s past.
Why the Judas Priest-Inspired Movie ‘Rock Star’ Bombed
Tim “Ripper” Owens laments Hollywood wasting the opportunity to tell his dream-come-true story.
Has Dee Snider Played His Last Show?
Former Twisted Sister frontman announced break from performing onstage, adding, “We’ll see what happens after that.”
Tony Iommi on Firing Ozzy Osbourne: ‘We Had to Do Something’
Black Sabbath guitarist recalls how close the band came to splitting in 1979.
Rush Release ‘Making of A Farewell to Kings’ Comic Book
Volume based on interviews with Alex Lifeson and producer Terry Brown.
Listen to Greta Van Fleet’s New Song ‘Always There’
Track was recorded during debut album sessions, and appears on ‘A Million Little Pieces’ movie soundtrack.
Judas Priest Once Asked Whitfield Crane to Replace Rob Halford
Ugly Kid Joe frontman explains why he refused ‘90s invitation from Glenn Tipton.
Post Malone Collaboration is Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Favorite’
Rapper says guest singer rated “Take What You Want” alongside his best Black Sabbath and solo material.