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
Muse’s Matt Bellamy Says Guitar is ‘No Longer a Lead Instrument’
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy says the guitar’s days as a focal point of music are numbered.
Muse Hint at ‘Era-Blending’ New Album
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy said the band’s next album would feature an “era-blending” sound.
Gibson Guitar Company ‘Running Out of Time’
Gibson Brands, Inc. – makers of the iconic Gibson guitars played by Slash among many others – is “running out of time” to resolve serious debt issues that could shut it down.
Documentary on Former Faith No More Singer Chuck Mosley Announced
'Thanks. And Sorry' will chronicle the career upturn former Faith No More singer Chuck Mosley had shortly before his 2017 death.
Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Lineup ‘Revealed’ in New Photo
The reunion lineup of Smashing Pumpkins has apparently been revealed in a picture taken during an official photo shoot.
Weezer Confirm ‘The Black Album’ Release Date
The follow-up to the unplanned LP “Pacific Daydream” will arrive on May 25.
Marilyn Manson Hints at Hiring Johnny Depp
Marilyn Manson said that Johnny Depp could possibly serve as Twiggy Ramirez's replacement.
Liam Gallagher Says He Can’t Play ‘Wonderwall’ on Guitar
The ex-Oasis frontman accepts that his son is a better guitarist than him.
Perry Farrell Accidentally Got His Dog High
Note to dog owners: Don't leave roach clips unattended...
Liam Gallagher Rules Out Oasis Reunion
The Former Oasis frontman says there will be “no more slagging” between himself and brother Noel.
Liam Gallagher Says It’s ‘All Good Again’ with Noel
Former Oasis singer reports his eight-year feud with his brother and former bandmate has finally been resolved.
Linkin Park Rule Out Chester Bennington Hologram
Mike Shinoda insists there’s “absolutely no way” of returning with digital projection of Linkin Park's late frontman.
Blink 182’s Tom DeLonge Hired Ex-Pentagon UFO Expert
The former Blink-182 man continues research into alien life after his organization releases “evidence” of unidentified activity.
Chester Bennington Autopsy Report Is Released
The Linkin Park singer, who’d been struggling with sobriety, had traces of alcohol in his system.
Pearl Jam to Return to Touring in 2018
After a year of downtime, Eddie Vedder and co announce shows in South America and Europe.
Josh Homme’s Advice for Music Students
The Queens of the Stone Age frontman shared his thoughts on risk, anger and songwriting at Q&A session in Ireland.