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
Three-Fourths of Young Music Fans Don’t Want Phones Banned from Gigs
Survey says only 27 percent of 16-30s are in favor of filming being prevented
Listen to Josh Homme’s ‘In the Fade’ Soundtrack
The Queens of the Stone Age leader reveals 14 tracks attached to a revenge-themed movie.
Watch Foo Fighters Pay Tribute to AC/DC’s Malcolm Young
Dave Grohl led his band through ‘Let There Be Rock’ in tribute to AC/DC star Malcolm Young.
Chris Cornell Could Be Up for Posthumous Oscar
Chris Cornell's song "The Promise" could be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song category.
Chris Cornell to Receive Posthumous Human Rights Award
The late Soundgarden frontman will be honored for his movie soundtrack song, 'The Promise.'
Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Would Offer Closure, Says Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan believes a reunion with the original Smashing Pumpkins lineup would be a “real celebration” and offer them the “closure we never had.”
Watch Josh Homme Tell a Kids’ Bedtime Story
Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme appeared on the BBC’s children’s channel CBeebies to tell a bedtime story about dragons.
Watch Queens of the Stone Age Add a String Section to Live ‘Villains of Circumstance’
Josh Homme and Dean Fertita teamed up with a string section to perform the Queens of the Stone Age track “Villains of Circumstance” live on the BBC’s Later with Jools Holland show last night (Oct 3).
Marilyn Manson Cancels Tour Dates After Stage Prop Accident
Marilyn Manson has canceled nine shows on his current tour after being injured when a stage prop fell on him in New York City Saturday (Sept. 30).
More Than 50 Dead, 500 Injured in Las Vegas Music Festival Shooting
More than 50 people were killed and over 500 others injured when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas.
Listen to New Primus Track ‘The Scheme’
Primus have released their track “The Scheme” from upcoming album 'The Desaturating Seven,' which is released on Sept. 29.
Dave Grohl Feels Like an ‘Alien’ in Donald Trump’s America
The president's policies leave the Foo Fighters frontman concerned for his daughters' future.
The Killers Hype Mayweather / McGregor Fight with ‘The Man’ Video
Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight is focus of the Killers’ new video for their track "The Man."
Chris Cornell Statue to Be Placed in Seattle
Three months later, Chris Cornell's widow also reveals that she still can't bring herself to listen to any of his music.
Watch Dave Grohl Hating Old Foo Fighters Demos
Dave Grohl has released outtakes from Foo Fighters’ documentary series 'Sonic Highways,' where he’s seen reacting negatively to old demos recorded by the band.