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
Alice Cooper Names Three Bands Every Young Musician Should Hear
Shock-rock icon says too many hopefuls "just throw it away."
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 Claims Classic Pose Came From Fear of Missing Notes
Led Zeppelin singer jokes he leaned away from microphone in case his singing was "not very good."
Why Tool Have Rejected Stadium Shows
Adam Jones thinks intimate club tour “could be good” instead of staging outdoor events.
Why Julian Lennon Has a ‘Love-Hate’ Relationship With ‘Hey Jude’
Song's subject admits track is “dark reminder” of difficult life period.
Watch Trailer for ‘Innovative’ Brian Eno Documentary
Upcoming movie based on 400 hours of unseen and unheard archive material.
Flea ‘Didn’t See a Lot’ of Rick Rubin During RHCP Sessions
Bassist says producer attended one rehearsal for ‘Unlimited Love.’
Kirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy Dispute
Metallica guitarist says he only recently began exploring prog, but delay had nothing to do with earlier controversy.
Gavin Harrison Says He’s Unsure if King Crimson Is Finished
Robert Fripp called band's most recent show "a significant moment" as they "moved from sound to silence."
Geezer Butler Says Rick Rubin’s Studio Approach Was ‘Ridiculous’
Bassist still bemused over collaboration on Black Sabbath's final album.