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
Listen to Green Druid’s Doom Cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’
Cover version is first in a series of experiments to see if any track can be translated into lower-and-slower style.
Anthrax to Start Work on New Album in January
Follow-up to ‘For All Kings’ was delayed after they were invited to join Slayer’s farewell tour.
Judas Priest Are Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration
Rob Halford says the band is discussing ways of marking the milestone in 2019.
Slash Says Most Fights in Bands Were Fueled by Cocaine
Guitarist discusses turmoil in Guns N’ Roses and other big bands, plus his rediscovery of “poignant” track he recorded with late singer Chester Bennington.
Pearl Jam Depict Dead Donald Trump on Poster
Artwork shows president as skeleton outside burning White House in support of Democrat senator.
Steve Perry Releases ‘No Erasin” Video, Confirms Comeback Album ‘Traces’
A deluxe edition of the former Journey singer's comeback album will also include five additional tracks.
Sammy Hagar’s New Circle Album Is About Global Greed
Red Rocker says he’s inspired by Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani in his creative process.
Aretha Franklin in Good Spirits, Says Nephew
Family member says iconic singer is “alert, laughing, teasing,” despite reports of serious illness.
Marilyn Manson Sex Assault Case Dismissed
District Attorney cites statute of limitations and "absence of corroboration” in declining to proceed.
Aretha Franklin Reportedly ‘Gravely Ill’
Iconic singer, 76, reportedly surrounded by friends and family at home.
ZZ Top to ‘Pull Out All the Stops’ for 50th Anniversary
"Starter pieces" are already in place for a potential new ZZ Top album.
Joe Elliott Recalls Late Guitarist Steve Clark’s Pain
Def Leppard's frontman explains why they could never fire Steve Clark.