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
Sammy Hagar Hails Synthwave Cover of Van Halen’s ‘Dreams’
Singer describes Arena’s ‘80s video game-style remake as “very tasteful, very cool.”
Ronnie James Dio Demo Could Be Lost Black Sabbath Song
Stepson of late keyboardist Geoff Nicholls reveals “Slapback” from cassette containing ‘Heaven and Hell’ sessions.
How Alice Cooper Learned to ‘Co-exist’ with His Stage Persona
Shock rock icon looks back on difficult era, and reveals the only person who still calls him Vince.
Tommy Thayer ‘Blessed’ with Previously Unknown Daughter
Kiss guitarist says he connected with Sierra last year: “I couldn’t be happier.”
Geezer Butler Recalls Being Fired From Black Sabbath by Bill Ward
Bassist says drummer dismissed him without consulting bandmates.
Alice Cooper Says Rock Is Not Dead, It’s Where It Should Be
He believes Gene Simmons’ famous comment applies only in business sense.
Why Tony Iommi Let Black Sabbath Choose Which Riffs to Use
Guitarist says he relates more to “Iron Man” than “Paranoid.”
Pete Townshend Says ‘Who’ Album Cost Too Much
Guitarist believes resentment remains after 2019 release “went out of control completely.”
Pete Townshend Is Happy to Live Off His Past
The Who guitarist says he doesn’t tour for enjoyment.
Montrose Singer Bob James Dead at 68
He replaced Sammy Hagar in 1975 and fronted two albums.