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
Steve Miller Recalls ‘Last Chance Deal’ That Became ‘Jungle Love’
1977 song was completed in 45 minutes to make sure it appeared on ‘Book of Dreams.’
What’s the Meaning of Tool’s New Album Title ‘Fear Inoculum’?
Previous names have mixed metaphors, clashed concepts and contained personal references – which may or may not be a clue.
Watch Trailer for ZZ Top Movie ‘That Little Ol’ Band From Texas’
Banger Films production premieres on Aug. 13 and ties in with group’s 50th-anniversary tour.
Motorhead Announce ‘Overkill’ and ‘Bomber’ Box Set and Reissues
“Exciting, extensive and detailed” career-spanning campaign starts with launch of unreleased “Bomber” live version.
Greta Van Fleet Aim for ‘Outlandish’ New Album
Guitarist Jake Kiszka looks forward to having more freedom with upcoming LP.
Gibson Guitar Brand Sues Competitor Dean
Allegations laid over instrument shapes and trademarks.
35 Years Ago: Van Halen Release ‘Panama,’ Their Last David Lee Roth-Era Hit
It’s about a car, or perhaps a stripper, or both – but the third single from ‘1984’ marked the pinnacle of the band’s world dominance.
50 Years Ago: The Final Episode of ‘Star Trek’ Airs
The original series ended inauspiciously with a controversial production tagged onto the start of a rerun.
‘Rocketman’ Set to Battle for Third Place During Opening Weekend
Predictions suggest Elton John movie will take up to $30 million, with ‘Godzilla,’ ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Ma’ in contention.
Robert Plant and David Gilmour Announce New Podcasts
A pair of legends from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd are returning to the airwaves.
Steve Perry Recalls AC/DC Opening For Journey: ‘They Spanked Us Bad’
Frontman worried about following Bon Scott during ‘70s U.S. tour.
Led Zeppelin Announce 50th-Anniversary Documentary
Untitled film features new interviews with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.