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
Ozzy Osbourne Has More Songs Featuring Taylor Hawkins
Unheard tracks with late Foo Fighters drummer will appear at some point, says producer Andrew Watt.
Lost Led Zeppelin Bootleg Film Clips Restored and Revealed
Fan smuggled wind-up camera into 1970 Los Angeles show immortalized in 'Blueberry Hill' audio recording.
Wolfgang Van Halen Covers Van Halen at Taylor Hawkins Tribute
He blazed through furious renditions of "On Fire" and "Hot for Teacher" with help from the Darkness' Justin Hawkins.
UFO’s Phil Mogg Suffers Heart Attack
Frontman asked his doctor about returning to on-going farewell tour and was told "most definitely not."
Star Wars ‘Han Shot First’ Blaster Sells for More Than $1 Million
Prop from 1977 movie was only expected to reach half that price at auction.
Metallica Classic Tops Misheard Lyrics List
'Enter Sandman' line is most misunderstood, while Americans struggle most with Mick Jagger's voice.
Matt Sorum Regrets Collapse of Velvet Revolver’s Stay-Clean Pact
Drummer says Guns N' Roses offshoot started out by taking lesson from Aerosmith.
More to Come From Joni Mitchell, Label Boss Predicts
A&R director upbeat after her surprise stage return last month.
Joey Belladonna Says ‘It’s Hard’ to Be Back With Anthrax
Formerly fired singer has a “complex” knowing bandmates once disliked him.
Watch Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Reunite at ‘South Park’ Show
Duo joined Primus and show creators for rendition of “Closer to the Heart.”
Robert Fripp Recalls Jimi Hendrix’s Two Compliments
King Crimson leader thought he was honored once but discovered more considerable praise 12 years later.
Charlie Benante Vows to Sound Like Vinnie Paul at Pantera Shows
Anthrax drummer and Zakk Wylde discuss approach to standing in for late Abbott brothers.