Martin Kielty

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.

Why Joe Satriani Backed Out of Van Halen ‘Kitchen Sink’ Tour

Guitarist says taking part in current Sammy Hagar project was a completely different deal.

Iron Maiden Announces 50th Anniversary World Tour

Run for Your Lives road trip will focus on songs from their first nine albums.

Singer-Songwriter J.D. Souther Dead at 78

Eagles writing partner refused to join the band and worked with Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt and others.

Oasis’ First Producer Recalls Abandoned Album Sessions

Thirty years after his Monnow Valley tapes were ditched, Dave Batchelor is ready to compare them with the version of 'Definitely Maybe' that went massive in 1994.

George Lynch’s Miserable Month With Ozzy Osbourne

Guitarist spent "rough" weeks touring but never getting to play, before being fired in favor of Jake E. Lee in 1982.

John Mellencamp Plays ‘Watchtower’ – Then Bob Dylan Plays It Too

Check out performances that took place 90 minutes apart during Outlaw Music Festival Tour stop in Ohio.

David Gilmour Blames Greed for Lack of Next Pink Floyd

He laments the loss of a “golden age” in the music business and shares his thoughts on the Oasis ticket fiasco.

Van Zant Return With Christian Album ‘Always Look Up’

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny and 38 Special’s Donnie release new single titled “There You Are.”

Is ‘SNL’ Movie’s Early Release a Sign of Producers’ Confidence?

Three-stage roll-out of ‘Saturday Night’ will begin two weeks before original scheduled launch.

Watch Jerry Cantrell’s New ‘Afterglow’ Video

Track appears on Alice in Chains guitarist’s upcoming solo album, featuring guest appearances by Metallica and Guns N’ Roses members plus others.

Sammy Hagar Explains Drummer Change on Van Halen Tribute Tour

Kenny Aronoff had one day’s notice when Jason Bonham had to bow out over mom’s stroke.

Brian May Recovering From ‘Scary’ Stroke That Affected His Arm

Queen guitarist briefly feared he’d never play again - but reports he’s on the mend now.