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

Mustaine: Hammett ‘almost accurate’ about me and Metallica
By Martin Kielty last updated
Dave Mustaine responds to Kirk Hammett’s comments about feelings over Metallica dismissal

Ozzy Osbourne and son in TV trailer
By Martin Kielty last updated
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne and son Jack appear in trailer for their TV history show

Metallica will stream Record Store Day show live
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica will stream their Record Store Day performance live from California music shop tomorrow

Ozzy Osbourne feared ‘lunatic in the crowd’ risk at Alamo
By Martin Kielty last updated
Ozzy Osbourne’s son discusses "uneasy" moment when the Black Sabbath frontman returned to the Alamo in Texas to apologise for 1982 desecration

Metallica's James Hetfield hunted out of San Francisco
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica frontman James Hetfield left San Francisco over intolerance to his passion for hunting

Metallica Hardwired artist 'shocked' by Crowbar comparison
By Martin Kielty last updated
Creative who worked on Metallica’s Hardwired…To Self-Destruct artwork discusses similarity to Crowbar’s Odd Fellows Rest

Ozzy Osbourne in sex addiction therapy
By Martin Kielty last updated
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne issues apology to “women he’s been having sexual relationships with” and confirms he’s in therapy

Metallica’s James Hetfield sold his motorbike for health reasons
By Martin Kielty last updated
James Hetfield explains why he stopped riding motorcycles last year: ‘It’s not me, it’s the other guy.’

How Metallica tapped Black Sabbath for Hardwired
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo explains Black Sabbath influence on 10th album Hardwired… To Self-Destruct

Ozzy Osbourne vows he’s sober amid marriage rumours
By Martin Kielty last updated
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has responded to rumours about his marriage by insisting he’s not using drink or drugs

Ozzy taught me how NOT to be dad says son Jack
By Martin Kielty last updated
Jack Osbourne says dad Ozzy’s behaviour taught him how not to be a parent – but reveals singer’s best lesson too

Last In Line name Jimmy Bain replacement
By Martin Kielty last updated
Last In Line have recruited ex Ozzy Osbourne bassist Phil Soussan to replace the late Jimmy Bain for a handful of shows

James Hetfield delivers acoustic version of Metallica’s Motorbreath
By Martin Kielty last updated
View Metallica frontman James Hetfield’s acoustic performance of Motorbreath at charity show

Metallica appear in comedy fashion shoot clips
By Martin Kielty last updated
The members of Metallica are featured in a series of comedy videos made during their Brioni fashion photoshoot

Metallica album is ‘exactly what it’s supposed to be’
By Martin Kielty last updated
James Hetfield confirms Metallica have completed recording their 10th album and aim to release it in autumn this year

Metallica auction national anthem guitars
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica have launched charity auctions for guitars used to perform US national anthem at ice hockey conference final - and they’ll raise over $11,000

Lars Ulrich: I’m not angry - I’m Danish
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich suggests his band’s “contrarian” attitude is fuelled by his Danish upbringing rather than anger

Ozzy Osbourne wigs up for history TV trailer
By Martin Kielty last updated
Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack are seen in fresh trailer for their history TV show Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour

Ozzy Osbourne: I wish I was a hero to myself
By Martin Kielty last updated
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne reflects on being a “hero” to fans– and recalls moment he nearly fell off the wagon while shooting latest TV show

Ozzy Osbourne: Marriage split stunt claim is ‘categorical lie’
By Martin Kielty last updated
Ozzy Osbourne slams a former associate who'd claimed split with wife Sharon is a publicity stunt

Ozzy Osbourne retirement ‘coming up’ says Sharon
By Martin Kielty last updated
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne will retire soon after the band split, wife and manager Sharon insists

Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzy split
By Martin Kielty last updated
Sharon Osbourne has confirmed split with husband Ozzy after she “found inner strength”

Ozzy: Legal marijuana will save lives
By Martin Kielty last updated
Ozzy Osbourne hopes US election will lead to legalising of marijuana across the nation, after he lost friend to illegal version
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