Martin Kielty
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.
Latest articles by Martin Kielty

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Kirk Hammett recalls high school bullying experience - and how music saved him from “pretty bad path” in life

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Metallica frontman James Hetfield insists it’s “really, really important” to have Motorhead inducted into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame following Lemmy’s death

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Classic Metallica album Master Of Puppets will be re-released in November - listen to 2 tracks and watch James Hetfield opening the box set

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Metallica’s Robert Trujillo reveals regular joking with Tool counterpart: “How are you doing with your record? I don’t know… how are you doing with yours?”

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Metallica continue the Hardwired…To Self-Destruct album release countdown with videos for Confusion, ManUNkind, Now That We’re Dead, Here Comes Revenge, Am I Savage? and Halo On Fire

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Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo credits Death Magnetic producer Rick Rubin and live album performances with helping band return to thrash roots

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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich discusses his band’s live aggression, saying it turns him into a “rock gnome” when he goes on stage

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Metallica played new track Moth Into Flame on US TV last night - see the performance now

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James Hetfield says Metallica happily paid additional 10c per copy on Hardwired… To Self-Destruct - because it guaranteed sound quality

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Metallica release 9-minute video detailing the making of latest track Moth Into Flame

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Watch a clip of Metallica performing acoustic version of Enter Sandman at Neil Young charity show - as Robert Trujillo gets pied on his birthday

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Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has heard new Metallica track Hardwired - but refuses to say what he thinks of it

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Anthrax bassist Frank Bello thanks Metallica for 2010 Big 4 tour that provided the “kick in the ass” his band needed

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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich wants to keep touring and recording until the band’s bodies give out

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Hear latest Metallica track Hardwired produced in the style of their first 5 albums

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Metallica frontman James Hetfield says creative process behind Hardwired… To Self-Destruct was built on experience of making Lulu with Lou Reed

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Metallica perform latest track Hardwired live for the first time

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Metallica talk about late bassist Cliff Burton and the continuing influence of his dad Ray in video for Master Of Puppets book

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James Hetfield says Metallica are frustrated over ticket rip-offs and believes more can be done: ‘The fan gets screwed and we get screwed’

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Metallica mark release of Hardwired… To Self-Destruct with 15-song London performance

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Metallica launch video for Spit Out The Bone, completing their set of promos for every track on Hardwired… To Self Destruct

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The superimposed cover image on Metallica’s Hardwired To Self-Destruct still causes confusion for the band, they admit

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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reflects on Hardwired… To Self-Destruct as he begins to gain distance from recording process
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