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
How Faith No More Knew they Wanted Mike Patton for ‘The Real Thing’
They’d loved singer’s Mr. Bungle demo tape - then he told them the band didn’t sound like that anymore.
Andrew Dice Clay Recalls Helping Guns N’ Roses Reunion Along
Comedian and actor heard lineup news after pulling strings with Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan: “I knew I did the job.”
Guns N’ Roses Announce New U.S. Tour Dates
Not in This Lifetime road trip returns from September to November, including intimate Las Vegas shows.
Woodstock 50 Loses Venue and Second Backer, Seeking New Home
Troubled anniversary festival has 66 days to reorganize production, sell tickets and stage show.
Slash Confirms New Guns N’ Roses Album Is Happening
Guitarist says work will start in earnest later this year after leaked photo reveals session with Axl Rose.
‘Stranger Things’ Clip Turns the Cars’ ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Scene Upside Down
Clip from new season features gender-swapped take on famous ‘80s movie scene that featured “Moving in Stereo.”
Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Slams K.K. Downing’s ‘Wage’ Claim
Replacement guitarist denies former member’s suggestion that he’s not a full member of the band.
Woodstock 50 Promoter Accuses Investors of ‘Illegal’ $17 Million Removal
Michael Lang says former partner is trying to “suffocate and kill” anniversary event.
Woodstock 50 Will Go Ahead and ‘Be a Blast’ Insists Promoter
Michael Lang vows festival will be staged in August despite financial backer’s withdrawal.
Woodstock 50 Cancelation ‘Just More Rumors’ Says Founder
Michael Lang offers no reason why ticket sales have been put on hold.