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
Watch Tommy Lee Admit, ‘My Heart Is Broken, Along With the Ribs’
Motley Crue drummer tells audience he’s in serious pain as he hands over sticks to stand-in after three songs.
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.'
Motley Crue ‘Proud’ of Tommy Lee Playing Through His Pain
Nikki Sixx backed drummer who “beasted” through broken ribs agony to keep playing on Stadium Tour.
Jack White Says White Stripes NFTs ‘Didn’t Really Interest’ Him
He believes new trend makes artists look like they think fans are “stupid.”
Wolfgang Van Halen Will Start Second Mammoth WVH Album Soon
He thanks fans on one-year anniversary of self-titled debut LP.
Watch Flea Play a Bounty Hunter in New ‘Star Wars’ Show
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist appears in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi.’
Dee Snider Thinks He’s Played His Last Show
Twisted Sister frontman offered his thoughts on bands that retire only to reunite a few years later.
Scott Weiland’s Son Determined to ‘Do Better’ After Drugs Battle
Noah Weiland returns to music after experience that helped him understand his late dad better.
Kirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EP
Ban on personal projects was the main reason Jason Newsted quit in 2001.
Jason Newsted Considers Quitting Interviews Over Van Halen Quotes
Former Metallica bassist “really, really not happy” after press chat didn’t go to plan.
How RHCP’s Flea Learned to Love His Relationship With Chad Smith
Bassist used to feel "weird" that he barely spoke to his bandmate.
Ozzy Osbourne Tried to Get Jimmy Page on New Album
Chad Smith reveals failed bid to have Led Zeppelin icon contribute to ‘Ordinary Man’ follow-up.