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
Dee Snider Thinks He’s Played His Last Show
Twisted Sister frontman offered his thoughts on bands that retire only to reunite a few years later.
Rudy Sarzo Recalls ‘When the Real Randy Rhoads Showed Up’ for Ozzy
Quiet Riot bandmate wondered “What’s going on here?” when he first heard guitarist’s new direction.
Kirk Hammett ‘Got Brain Back’ When He Stopped Drinking
Metallica guitarist says he reached maturity in past decade and doesn't feel as old as 59.
Robert Plant Says He’s Now the Guy on ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Cover
Singer jokes about off-grid living as he recalls 1970 trip to Bron-Yr-Aur Cottage with Jimmy Page.
Gene Simmons Still Insists Rock Is Dead but Can Survive Live
Kiss member repeats claim that launched a thousand soundbites eight years ago.
Robert Plant Recalls ‘Daunting’ Moment He Joined Led Zeppelin
Singer was "intimidated" by the "excellence" of Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.
Flea Regrets Chili Peppers’ ‘Petty’ Attitude to Guns N’ Roses
Bassist recalls “certain arrogance” as his band tried to make their name.
Listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ New Song ‘Poster Child’
Musical memory-lane track appears on 'Unlimited Love,' their reunion album with John Frusciante.
The ‘Hysteria’ Song That Made Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Cringe
Guitarist "fumbled" solo on 1987 album, but he's over it.
Robert Plant Wanted to Flee From Alison Krauss Tryout Session
Led Zeppelin legend felt "exposed and vulnerable" as duet album ‘Raising Sand’ began to form.
‘Wayne’s World’ Stars Mike Myers and Dana Carvey Are Friends Again
Making 2021 Super Bowl ad brought comedians back together.
Stream Slash’s New Album ‘4’
Guns N' Roses guitarist had "fun times" making record despite catching COVID.