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
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Concern About Playing ‘Distance’ Live
He “still can’t make it through” tribute song to his late dad Eddie.
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover the Knack
Seventh ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ video features their performance of “Frustrated.”
Vicky Cornell Predicts Final Soundgarden Album Will Be Released
She says “all of Chris’ music” will come out in time, despite dispute over unfinished record.
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Bob Dylan
Latest ‘Hanukkah Sessions’ video features version of “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35.”
Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover ‘Mississippi Queen’
The Mountain classic is latest in the pair’s ‘Hannukah Sessions’ series.
Live Nation President Shares ‘Confidence About Return to Live’
Joe Berchtold predicts minimal social distancing worldwide, and no need to prove COVID vaccination, within six months.
Watch Greta Van Fleet Premiere ‘My Way, Soon’ on TV
They perform song from ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ on ‘70s-themed set.
Greta Van Fleet Announce New Album ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’
New song “Age of Machine” advances “sophisticated” second LP.
Eddie Van Halen, Neil Peart and Others in Annual ‘Sgt Pepper’ Montage
British artist Chris Barker releases the 2020 edition of his tribute to public figures who have died during the year.
Watch Clutch Cover Black Sabbath’s ‘Lord of This World’
Stoner rock band pays tribute to the album credited with starting the genre ahead of Save Our Stages fundraising show.
Anthrax Mark 40th Anniversary With ‘Among the Living’ Comic Book
Charlie Benante and Scott Ian worked on the project with several other big names.
Why Rob Halford Will Always ‘Embrace’ Online Haters
Judas Priest singer says he’s still “bullied” for being gay.