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
Watch Clips from Kiss’ Highly Explosive Soundcheck in Dubai
Small audience allowed to watch as band prepare for New Year’s Eve livestream.
Paul McCartney Helps Vinyl to Best Sales Week In Modern Era
LPs have outsold compact discs on four separate weeks since September – the first time that's happened since 1986.
Dave Grohl’s Teenage Christmas on Mushrooms
He says releasing a Foo Fighters holiday single would signal their split.
Save Our Stages: $15 Billion COVID Rescue Package for Live Venues
Senate minority leader hails “fighting chance” offered as part of $900 billion relief plan.
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover the Knack
Seventh ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ video features their performance of “Frustrated.”
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Bob Dylan
Latest ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ video features version of “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35.”
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover ‘Mississippi Queen’
The Mountain classic is latest in the pair’s ‘Hannukah Sessions’ series.
Watch New Video of Eddie Van Halen Visiting Jason Becker in 1996
Former David Lee Roth guitarist shares unreleased footage of “incredible love” shot during weakest moments of ill health.
The Mistake that Created Billy Idol’s Trademark Hair
He recalls how bandmate’s negative reaction persuaded him to leave styling unfinished.
How Lars Ulrich Stopped Being ‘Lars From Metallica’
Drummer admits he’s “pissed people off” in past interviews but “learned along the way.”