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
Bruce Springsteen Drummer Max Weinberg: My Son Is in Slipknot, and He Kicks My Ass
Max Weinberg, Bruce Springsteen’s longtime drummer, admitted he couldn’t take his son Jay’s place as the drummer in Slipknot.
Why the Revolution Won’t Be Singing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ On Their Upcoming Tour
"No one’s going to be Prince. No one will ever be Prince and none of us in the band are going to try..."
UPDATED: Steve Howe Will Return to Asia for John Wetton Tribute Shows
Asia have announced that their former guitarist, and current Yes member, Steve Howe will return to the band to take part in a series of tribute shows to late frontman John Wetton.
Stone Temple Pilots Made Chester Bennington’s Kids Cry
Chester Bennington has revealed that he left Stone Temple Pilots because his involvement with the band was upsetting his kids.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite in Studio
Former Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited in the studio this past weekend to work on a song together.
Asia Dedicate Upcoming Live Album ‘Symfonia’ to John Wetton
Asia have announced that the release of a three-disc live set, recorded in 2013, will act as their memorial to late frontman John Wetton.
Watch One Man Perform Rush’s ‘Tom Sawyer’ All by Himself
It takes all three members of Rush to perform their classic "Tom Sawyer." One-man-band Dominic Fragman can play the song all by himself.
Watch Kiss’ Previously Unseen Video for ‘I (Believe in Me)’
Kiss’ alternate video for the song “I (Believe in Me),” from the controversial Music From the Elder album, has surfaced online – 26 years after it was shot and buried.
Quiet Riot Announce New ‘Road Rage’ Album
Quiet Riot will release their 13th studio album, Road Rage, on April 21.
Jack Russell ‘Still in Therapy’ Over Great White Club Fire
Jack Russell says he’s still receiving therapy over the club fire that killed 100 people during a Great White show in 2003.
Toto Working on 40th Anniversary Album
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather has confirmed that the band is working on a new album to mark its 40th anniversary, which they’ll also celebrate with a large-scale tour.
Ace Frehley Addresses Kiss Reunion Speculation: ‘2017 Seems Like a Ripe Year’
Ace Frehley talks about the chances of reuniting with Kiss in 2017, calling it a "ripe year"