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
New Book Says Eddie Van Halen Once Put a Gun to Fred Durst’s Head
Video director tells how friendly jam session with Limp Bizkit spiraled out of control in early ‘00s.
Bret Michaels to Publish Memoir in May
Poison singer unveils ‘Auto-Scrap-Ography Vol. 1.'
New York and L.A. Mayors Say Concerts May Not Return Until 2021
City heads suggest “getting together in the thousands” is at least eight months away.
Watch Adam Sandler Attempt Jimmy Page’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Solo
Actor attempts classic Jimmy Page solo on ‘Conan.’
When Dave Grohl Jammed With Prince and No One Saw It
Foo Fighters leader recalls dream-come-true moment, even if it wasn’t quite what he’d expected.
Jimi Hendrix Engineer Eddie Kramer Is Subject of New Movie
Studio veteran also worked with Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Kiss and others.
Chrissie Hynde Says ‘I’m Not a Very Nice Person and I Know It’
Pretenders leader gets reflective in coronavirus update.
COVID-19 Update: Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi to Hold Charity Auction
More coronavirus-related news, as Tony Iommi plans a charity auction, John Fogerty performs “Down on the Corner” from home, Deep Purple delay their new album and more.
COVID-19 Roundup: David Coverdale Gets Domesticated
Whitesnake leader, Larry Campbell, Megadeth, Metallica, Live Nation, Sony and SoundCloud respond to pandemic.
Jason Newsted Recalls Three-Hour Gig With Ozzy Osbourne
Former Metalliica bassist recalls having to play a song he’d never rehearsed in front of 22,000 people.
Why Dave Grohl Was Refused Entry Into Pantera’s Strip Club
Foo Fighters leader recalls failed pilgrimage to party with Vinnie Paul and company.
New COVID-19 At-Home Performances: Joan Jett, Michael McDonald
Ritchie Blackmore also among latest artists to join lockdown workaround amid coronavirus restrictions.