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 Tool Members’ New Track, ‘The Witness’
Instrumental piece features Adam Jones, Justin Chancellor and Danny Carey.
Watch Dave Grohl in Fake Ad for Coffee-Addiction Drug
Foo Fighters frontman promotes pills with wild side effects.
Adrian Smith Says Iron Maiden Merchandise Works ‘Too Well’
Guitarist discusses pros and cons of seeing renowned band logo everywhere.
Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers Have Discussed Reunion Possibility
Drummer Steve Ferrone says the band thought final tour should have been postponed.
David Crosby Says He’s an ‘Old Idiot’ for Eddie Van Halen Tweet
He admits he “blew it” with dismissive comment just after guitarist died.
Angus Young Recalls AC/DC Concert for Deaf Children
Guitarist looks back at his band’s early days of playing to school audiences.
Listen to Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’ on Two Stylophones
Creator denies it’s a “lame parody” and says it’s “one of the weirdest tributes” instead.
Brian Johnson Laments ‘Awful’ AC/DC Secrecy Rules
Singer says nondisclosure agreements turned him into “lying bastard.”
Angus Young ‘Still Not Done’ With Stockpiled AC/DC Songs
Asked about an album to follow ‘Power Up,’ he says, “I don’t know how many I would have.”
Why Jimmy Page Got ‘Jittery’ the Night After Led Zeppelin Reunion
Guitarist recalls “fun” of rehearsing with John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham for 2007 show.
David Lee Roth ‘Wasn’t Someone’ Until His First EMT Call
Van Halen singer discusses using his fame as “passport” to new experiences.
Rush Go Back in Time With ‘Missing Tourbooks Collection’
New titles fill in blanks left with their first three album road trips.