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
How Woodstock ’94 ’S––- Show’ Changed Green Day’s Lives
Drummer Tre Cool recalls the moment weather-fueled “mayhem” turned in his band’s favor.
Sex Pistols Reported to Feature in New Biopic
Success of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ encourages filmmaker who’s working on story about Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood.
Could Nickelback Record a Slayer Covers Album?
Bassist Mike Kroeger says his band love heavy music and he “wouldn’t count it out.”
Weezer Cover Black Sabbath, ELO, Toto and More on Surprise ‘Teal Album’
Ten-track LP arrives without warning ahead of ‘Black Album.’
Josh Homme, Melvins, More Added to Chris Cornell Tribute Concert
New artists named hours before memorial show as Mike Patton bows out due to illness.
Joan Jett Says Nirvana Guest Spot Led to Her Rock Hall Induction
Runaways icon suspects Dave Grohl and colleagues “guilted” Rock Hall into honor following her 2014 appearance.
The Weirdest Rock Stories of 2018
A look at the most unexpected and unusual events of the year.
Hear Two New Songs From Jack White’s Raconteurs
“Sunday Driver” and “Now That You’re Gone” are first releases in 10 years.
(Don’t) Listen to Pitbull’s Take on Toto’s ‘Africa’
The rapper's shark-jumping “Ocean to Ocean” might be the worst version of all time.
Faith No More Members Writing New Music
Keyboardist Roddy Bottum says he, Billy Gould and Mike Bordin have been experimenting together.
Verve Frontman Dusts Off Old Rolling Stones Legal Battle: ‘I’m Coming for That Money’
Richard Ashcroft vows to fight 1997 court action over "Bitter Sweet Symphony" sample.
Listen to Dave Grohl in Early Band Mission Impossible
1985 song “Now I’m Alone” appears on Washington punk documentary's soundtrack album.