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 Lost Performance From Van Halen’s First World Tour
Twenty-five-minute show from 1978 revealed for the first time.
Why the Judas Priest-Inspired Movie ‘Rock Star’ Bombed
Tim “Ripper” Owens laments Hollywood wasting the opportunity to tell his dream-come-true story.
Watch Ghost’s Video for New Song ‘Kiss the Go-Goat’
Papa Emeritus returns for song set in band’s past.
Motley Crue Announce ‘Dr. Feelgood’ 30th-Anniversary Edition
New packaging and deluxe edition detailed in teaser video.
Kurt Cobain Royalty Check Found in Record Store
Pre-fame payment for $26 was among items in ‘90s collection.
10 Years Ago: Ronnie James Dio Plays His Final Show
Metal icon didn't know Heaven and Hell tour closer would be the last time he’d be onstage.
Is Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘The Ultimate Sin’ Really That Bad?
Prince of Darkness calls it his least favorite album - but perhaps he’s being unfair to himself.
Metallica Regret Loss of ‘Surprise Factor’
Drummer Lars Ulrich reflects on how “it only took 38 years” to make the band work.
Pastor Told Alice Cooper to Keep Being Alice Cooper
Shock-rock icon recalls moment in his addiction recovery when he thought he had to dump his alter ego.
Megadeth Introduce New Saison 13 Beer
The 6.1 percent ABV brew follows the release of A Tout le Monde in 2016.
Watch New Trailer for Rush Movie ‘Cinema Strangiato’
Trio also announce ‘Clockwork Angels Tour’ five-LP set.
Foo Fighters Aim to Start Work on New Album Next Month
Drummer Taylor Hawkins hopes ‘Concrete and Gold’ follow-up will arrive in 2020.