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
Judas Priest Kicks Off Invincible Shield Tour: Videos, Set List
Glasgow show featured 18 tracks, with three debuts from the band’s new album.
An Unheard Jimi Hendrix Song Now Lives on the Moon
Elon Musk wasn’t consulted on contents of Odysseus time capsule, which is designed to survive millions of years “in case we blow ourselves up.”
Alex Van Halen to Publish Memoir in 2024
Drummer’s book is expected to detail his life and times with late younger brother Eddie.
Bruce Dickinson: If I Relived My Life, I’d Still Quit Iron Maiden
Singer also discusses challenge of singing “bloody difficult" Iron Maiden lyrics.
Robert Plant Is Struggling to Write Songs: ‘I Can’t Find Words’
Singer says it’s difficult to come up with words for the modern world, but he’s working to get his groove back.
Brian May Says He Never Liked Queen and Bowie’s ‘Under Pressure’
Guitarist hoped 1981 collaboration would sound like the Who, then realized arguing over mix “was going to be a fight.”
Why Run-D.M.C. Believed ‘Walk This Way’ Would End Their Career
Instead, the 1986 collaboration with Aerosmith taught rapper Darryl McDaniels a valuable lesson.
Sammy Hagar’s Real Name Isn’t Sammy Hagar – But He’s Cool With It
Singer tells fans they shouldn’t freak out about his discovery on ‘Finding Your Roots’ show.
The Best Show of Geddy Lee’s Life Might Not Have Been With Rush
He explains why a gig was so special and why he didn't feel so good about another one.
Why Michael Schenker Demanded a Private Jet From Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarist recalls his deliberately outrageous demand in 1982, after his plan to join Aerosmith fell foul of a misunderstanding in 1979.
Why Bruce Dickinson Said Iron Maiden Was ‘Better Than Metallica’
Singer made “gobby” claim while persuading “suspicious” Steve Harris that he should rejoin the band in 1999.
Pearl Jam Ex Dave Abbruzzese Recalls His Guns N’ Roses Dilemma
Drummer says he couldn't go along with management's plan to let 'Chinese Democracy' fail but couldn’t tell new friend Axl Rose.