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

Ozzy Osbourne: We're ending Black Sabbath on a high
By Martin Kielty last updated
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne prepares for emotional final shows in home city next year – before he returns to solo career

Bob Daisley: I’m not harassing Ozzy Osbourne
By Martin Kielty last updated
Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley has denied his latest lawsuit over first 2 albums is “harassment”

AC/DC top rock rich list for 2016
By Martin Kielty last updated
Forbes magazine names AC/DC as rock’s highest-earning artists in 2016, ahead of Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney

Foo Fighters manager wanted Hawkins track off album
By Martin Kielty last updated
Taylor Hawkins reveals why Foo Fighters management tried to have his song Cold Day In The Sun taken off 2005 record In Your Honor

Foo Fighters hint at 2017 European tour
By Martin Kielty last updated
Foo Fighters have confirmed Portugal festival show in July 2017 - with heavy hints that more dates will follow

Why Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins wouldn’t dare join Rush
By Martin Kielty last updated
Taylor Hawkins says he’d be ‘crucified by dorks’ if he tried to replace Neil Peart in Rush

Foo Fighters Rickroll festival with the real Rick Astley
By Martin Kielty last updated
Dave Grohl brings Rick Astley on stage during Foo Fighters set to perform Never Gonna Give You Up

Watch kids react to hearing Metallica for first time
By Martin Kielty last updated
A group of children are shown Metallica’s Hardwired video for the first time - see how they respond

Watch: The crazy kids’ TV show that threw pies at Iron Maiden, Robert Plant and Lemmy
By Martin Kielty last updated
When you appeared on TISWAS, you got attacked by the Phantom Flan Flinger. Rock royalty knew that – and appeared anyway

Bruce Dickinson’s airships will soon hit the skies
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden frontman’s real-life Empire Of The Clouds takes shape as 10 airships are commissioned

Bruce Dickinson compares business thinking to songwriting
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson offers masterclass on how writing songs can lead to running successful businesses

Steve Harris details British Lion tour
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden leader Steve Harris has confirmed a winter European tour with his band British Lion

Bruce Dickinson helps shaves heads for cancer charity
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson shaves ice hockey player’s head in Cardiff cancer fundraiser

Iron Maiden preview Legacy Of The Beast game update
By Martin Kielty last updated
Watch The Dragon King’s Special Attack from Iron Maiden’s Legacy Of The Beast mobile game

Iron Maiden manager recalls band’s ‘naughtier’ years
By Martin Kielty last updated
Rod Smallwood looks back on Iron Maiden's "naughtier" years - and remembers how he met band as singer was arrested

Bruce Dickinson announces UK book tour
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson will read from his book at UK events in October

Steve Harris: The only thing I hate about British Lion tour
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris reveals the one thing he can’t stand about touring with his solo band British Lion

Steve Harris: British Lion live album will prove how good we are
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris explains why it’s important for his solo band British Lion to put out a live record

Iron Maiden ‘have to be selfish’ says Nicko McBrain
By Martin Kielty last updated
Nicko McBrain argues Iron Maiden “have to be selfish” when it comes to choosing their live setlist – and recalls wanting to play The Book Of Souls in full

Dave Grohl: How Taylor Swift saved me while I was high at Paul McCartney party
By Martin Kielty last updated
Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl has recalled how pop singer Taylor Swift saved him after he’d smoked pot at a Paul McCartney party

Download festival is first to launch its own beer
By Martin Kielty last updated
Download will become the first festival to launch its own beer next month - as 5 bands are added to bill

Iron Maiden shirt saved my life
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden help bike crash victim reward fan who used vintage shirt as tourniquet to keep him alive

Bruce Dickinson cancer fight inspired me with drink battle says Nicko McBrain
By Martin Kielty last updated
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was inspired to deal with his alcohol problem when he saw how bandmate Bruce Dickinson faced his cancer fight
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