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
Robert Plant, Alice Cooper and Dave Grohl Join Others Trying to Save Live Music
Letter signed by dozens of stars asks for congressional aid as independent venues face possible collapse.
Listen to a Nirvana Song Written by a Bot
YouTuber Funk Turkey returns with latest creation “Smother.”
Metallica and Kiss Members Appear in ‘Creem’ Magazine Movie
Watch trailer for documentary due in theaters in August.
What Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax Did After the Big 4 Shows
Thrash icons first shared a stage in 2010 but soon went their separate ways again.
Hear Neil Young Song ‘Vacancy’ from ‘Homegrown’ Album
LP finally arrives this month after being shelved in 1975.
Battle Over Early Beatles Demo Valued at $6 Million Goes to Court
Sound engineer Geoff Emerick kept 1962 session despite being told to destroy it — and now label want it back.
Former UFO Guitarist Paul ‘Tonka’ Chapman Dead at 66
Welsh-born musician dies on his birthday.
Dee Snider Working on ‘Powerfully Disturbing’ Horror Movie
Twisted Sister frontman will direct his own script for ‘My Enemy’s Enemy,’ based on real-life crime spree.
Elton John Tops Rock Earnings List
Forbes’ annual chart also features the Rolling Stones, Phil Collins, Eagles, Metallica and Bon Jovi.
Ratt’s ‘Round and Round’ Returns to Top 20 Thanks to TV Ad
“Ratt problem” commercial has aired more than 10,000 times in two months.
Neil Peart’s Death Took Away Alex Lifeson’s Motivation
Rush guitarist knows his desire to play will return, but doubts he and Geddy Lee will reunite.
How Paul McCartney Helped Jimmy Buffett Make His New Album
First LP in seven years came after Macca offered “good feedback.”