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
Jane’s Addiction to Start Recording New Music
Frontman Perry Farrell reports sessions will take place ahead of tour with Smashing Pumpkins.
Watch Trailer for Netflix’s Woodstock ’99 Documentary
'Clusterf**k' series arrives on Aug. 3.
Watch Neil Diamond Sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ at Red Sox Game
Boston crowd joins in with retired performer, who's accompanied by actor Will Swenson.
Jack White Went ‘Five Days With No Food’ While Writing New LPs
Songwriter tried fasting as a creative experiment while crafting 'Fear of the Dawn' and 'Entering Heaven Alive.'
Anthony Kiedis’ ‘Unique’ Challenge With New Chili Peppers Album
Singer says band needed so many lyrics that he had to use every idea that came to him.
Listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ New Song ‘Poster Child’
Musical memory-lane track appears on 'Unlimited Love,' their reunion album with John Frusciante.
Metallica’s Black Album Sent Jason Newsted on Six-Month Ego Trip
Former bassist says spending spree period was "inevitable" and recalls how it ended.
Metallica Resented Jason Newsted for Quitting, Says Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield also reflects on why they didn't fight to keep bassist who left in 2001.
Jon Bon Jovi Wishes Richie Sambora ‘Had His Life Together’
But singer argues there’s an upside to his old friend’s absence from Bon Jovi.
Leaving Last Soundgarden Album Unfinished Is ‘Ridiculous’ Says Kim Thayil
Guitarist looks forward to receiving files of vocals Chris Cornell recorded before his death.
Anthony Kiedis Says Climate Crisis Is Out of Control
Red Hot Chili Peppers singer says “federal government is failing us” over disasters that ruin environment, kill hundreds and cost billions.
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.
Greta Van Fleet Wrote Debut Album in Haunted Cabin
Jake Kiszka recalls ghostly footsteps and laughter as band worked on 'Anthem of the Peaceful Army.'
Soundgarden Reunion Could Take Place After ‘Natural Healing’
The band's still-mourning survivors are hailing Chris Cornell as an “artist” and not a “star.”
Listen to the Struts’ New Song ‘Primadonna Like Me’
New track is taken from upcoming second album as British band gears up for U.S. tour.
Tom Morello Says It’s a ‘Miracle’ Rage Against the Machine Lasted So Long
Guitarist accepts blame for “lack of emotional maturity” that led to band's demise.