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Not only is one-time TeamRock Online News Editor Martin an established music journalist, having written for The Daily Record, The Sun, The Herald, The Scotsman and many others, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. For Louder, Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog on the print side, and at one time had written more articles for Louder's websites than any other writer on our books (and he's still not far off that top spot, if you're asking). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.

Articles by: Martin Kielty

Anthrax’s Frank Bello to release debut solo EP Then I’m Gone

By Martin Kielty published 17 June 22

Anthrax bassist wrote songs about the personal issues he explored in his memoir

Science alert - going to festivals can make you a better person

By Martin Kielty published 17 June 22

Yale University study concludes festivals make you want to help people and effect can last six months

Head’s problem with Korn’s Untouchables album

By Martin Kielty published 16 June 22

Korn guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch explains why their Untouchables album is “not my favourite”

If you like Opeth you might like flamenco and tango music

By Martin Kielty published 16 June 22

Opeth bassist Martin Mendez reveals an unexpected aspect of the band’s music

Max Cavalera staged a real-life Cavalera Conspiracy to steal his first microphone

By Martin Kielty published 16 June 22

Sepultura were too poor to afford a microphone, so Max Cavalera conspired to steal one at a pop show

Simon Neil nearly quit Biffy Clyro because he forgot how to be Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro

By Martin Kielty published 16 June 22

Coming back from lockdown was such a challenge for Simon Neil that he nearly quit Biffy Clyro

Five Finger Death Punch lineup changes are “healthy”

By Martin Kielty published 16 June 22

Only original 5FDP member Zoltan Bathory previews first album with new guitarist Andy James

Bruce Dickinson’s airships will soon hit the skies

By Martin Kielty last updated 20 September 22

Iron Maiden frontman’s real-life Empire Of The Clouds takes shape as 10 airships are commissioned

The cover of Ziggy Stardust, with Joe Elliott superimposed

Why I ❤️ Ziggy Stardust, by Def Leppard's Joe Elliott

By Martin Kielty published 16 June 22

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott talks about the album that changed his life, David Bowie's The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders from Mars

Russian rock fan builds guitar out of McDonald’s fries

By Martin Kielty published 16 June 22

He’s missin’ McDonald’s but lovin’ the sound of his guitar made out of real fries.

John Petrucci has made more bourbon whiskey

By Martin Kielty published 13 June 22

Dream Theater guitarist introduces Rock The Barrel 2, his second bourbon

Listen to William DuVall’s "highwire act" live album

By Martin Kielty published 13 June 22

Alice In Chains vocalist William DuVall streams 11.12.21 Live-In-Studio Nashville album

Testament tried to get Dave Lombardo to audition… he refused

By Martin Kielty published 13 June 22

Testament’s Eric Peterson wanted returning drummer Dave Lombardo to send video examples, but he wasn’t having it

Download fans blamed for drones shutting nearby airport

By Martin Kielty published 13 June 22

Festival attendees “adding to the misery of holiday goers” with drones, newspaper claims

Ace Frehley snarks at Paul Stanley over Kiss lip-syncing claims

By Martin Kielty published 13 June 22

Video shows former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley taking aim at Paul Stanley after backing track fail

Now Halsey has covered Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill

By Martin Kielty published 13 June 22

Revival of Kate Bush classic continues as Halsey says they “just had to” cover it at festival

If Limp Bizkit had recorded The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air theme, it would probably be like this

By Martin Kielty published 13 June 22

YouTuber reinvents Will Smith’s 80s track in the style of Limp Bizkit

Watch Kreator look back in Become Immortal video

By Martin Kielty last updated 13 June 22

Kreator have launched the track Become Immortal from latest album Hate Uber Alles

after the burial and suicide silence logos

After the Burial, Suicide Silence co-headline Never Say Die tour

By Martin Kielty published 12 June 22

20-date Never Say Die road trip stars After The Burial and Suicide Silence with Currents, Spite, Invent Animate, Cabal and Boundaries

Watch smooth jazz star Kenny G play metal with Imperial Triumphant

By Martin Kielty published 12 June 22

Imperial Triumphant bring in smooth jazz star Kenny G and his shredder son Max for new track Merkurius Gilded

Loathe to tour UK and Europe

By Martin Kielty published 12 June 22

Loathe announce 23 tour dates with Void Of Vision and Omerta

Watch In Flames debut new song State Of Slow Decay live

By Martin Kielty published 12 June 22

Swedish metallers In Flames reveal a brand new song at the Sweden Rock festival

Black Sabbath had four days to teach Vinny Appice their set, so they went to the pub instead

By Martin Kielty published 12 June 22

When Vinny Appice joined Black Sabbath in 1980, there was barely time to rehearse, but time to go to the pub

The new Muse album is partly inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement

By Martin Kielty last updated 13 June 22

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy reveals that Liberation, on his band's forthcoming Will Of The People album, was inspired by BLM protests

Papa Roach don’t regret going independent for Ego Trip release

By Martin Kielty published 11 June 22

Jacoby Shaddix says releasing Papa Roach album Ego Trip via their own label is “working out really well”

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