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
Next Mr. Big Album Could Be Their Last
Eric Martin says “there’s a huge emptiness” after the death of drummer Pat Torpey.
Funk Brother Eddie Willis Dead at 82
Guitarist who earned the name “Chank” for his playing style appeared on dozens of Motown hits.
Watch Aerosmith Close MTV’s VMAs with Post Malone
Rapper joins band for renditions of “Dream On” and “Toys in the Attic” at awards ceremony.
Listen to Green Druid’s Doom Cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’
Cover version is first in a series of experiments to see if any track can be translated into lower-and-slower style.
Anthrax to Start Work on New Album in January
Follow-up to ‘For All Kings’ was delayed after they were invited to join Slayer’s farewell tour.
Judas Priest Are Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration
Rob Halford says the band is discussing ways of marking the milestone in 2019.
George Martin Was ‘Frozen Out’ of Beatles’ White Album Sessions, Claims Author
New book tells of iconic producer staging “chocolate-and-newspaper” strike as feud developed with Fab Four.
Slash Says Most Fights in Bands Were Fueled by Cocaine
Guitarist discusses turmoil in Guns N’ Roses and other big bands, plus his rediscovery of “poignant” track he recorded with late singer Chester Bennington.
Watch Dennis Rodman Give Eddie Vedder a Ukulele on Pearl Jam Stage
Basketball icon turned international politician guests once again with his favorite band at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
Chris Slade Recalls AC/DC Fan ‘Prejudice’ Against Axl Rose
Drummer says both he and Guns N’ Roses frontman faced flak from people who listened with their eyes and not their ears.