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
‘Pam and Tommy’ Star Sebastian Stan’s Drumstick Battle
Actor spent months learning to play for TV series.
Tom Morello’s ‘Addams Family’ First Meeting With Chris Cornell
Guitarist recalls "creepy" experience before singer joined him in Audioslave.
Brian Eno Says NFTs Turn Artists Into ‘Capitalist A–holes’
He says recent technological development is a case of "hustlers looking for suckers."
Rolling Stones Top Worldwide Tour Earnings List With $115 Million
British veterans ahead of Eagles, Dead & Company and Guns N’ Roses, grossing $9.6 million per show.
Why Iron Maiden’s ‘Senjutsu’ Made Nicko McBrain ‘Grumble’
They recently announced a run of tour dates for 2022.
Dave Navarro’s ‘Strange’ Guns N’ Roses Recording Session
Guitarist recalls experience that came years after he failed to show up for audition.
Bill Ward Says Black Sabbath Were So Close They Dreamed the Same
Drummer recalls shared same vision of "specter" that was their "guardian angel."
Metallica Resented Jason Newsted for Quitting, Says Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield also reflects on why they didn't fight to keep bassist who left in 2001.
Tom Morello Recorded Solo Album Guitar Parts on His Phone
Guitarist says he’ll never need to learn how his home studio works after reading Kanye West quote.
Dave Grohl Recalls Impact of False Kurt Cobain Death Report
Mistake left Nirvana drummer unable to process singer’s passing a month later.
Foo Fighters Postpone Show After COVID Infection
Los Angeles concert to be rescheduled while Buckcherry call off eight tour dates as infections ramp up again.
Sebastian Bach Responds to Death of Johnny Solinger
Former Skid Row singer sends condolences, adding that news coverage gave him an “awkward” moment.