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Martin Kielty

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history. 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

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Korn fans to get Christmas ‘Kornaments’ from Spotify

By Martin Kielty

Spotify reward biggest streamers of Korn music with Christmas decorations

Dave Mustaine

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine wants ‘even shot’ at Big 4 shows

By Martin Kielty

Dave Mustaine outlines hopes for any future Big 4 thrash shows – no support bands, equal time on stage

James Hetfield with motorcycle

Metallica’s James Hetfield sold his motorbike for health reasons

By Martin Kielty

James Hetfield explains why he stopped riding motorcycles last year: ‘It’s not me, it’s the other guy.’

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

10 of the best rock bands from Scotland

By Martin Kielty

O Power Of Scotland, when will we see your like again? Right here as it happens, as we proclaim the names of 10 of the greatest Scottish rock bands ever

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Ace Frehley on Kiss return: Maybe Gene will pop question soon

By Martin Kielty

Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley wonders if Gene Simmons might ask him to rejoin the band when they meet next month

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Metallica Hardwired artist 'shocked' by Crowbar comparison

By Martin Kielty

Creative who worked on Metallica’s Hardwired…To Self-Destruct artwork discusses similarity to Crowbar’s Odd Fellows Rest

rex brown

Pantera split fight wasn’t necessary says Rex Brown

By Martin Kielty

Rex Brown recalls public fighting that led to Pantera split in 2003: ‘I didn’t feel that was necessary’

deep purple

Watch Deep Purple’s Time For Bedlam video

By Martin Kielty

Deep Purple release Time For Bedlam lyric video ahead of InFinite album

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AC/DC ex Phil Rudd still hopes for return

By Martin Kielty

Phil Rudd believes AC/DC has a future - and he’d "dearly love" to be part of it

Matt Sorum

Matt Sorum couldn’t go back to Guns N’ Roses danger era

By Martin Kielty

Matt Sorum recalls the danger, exhaustion and anger of Guns N’ Roses in the 1990s - and reflects on how times have changed

Trent Reznor

Will Trent Reznor still deliver new Nine Inch Nails this year?

By Martin Kielty

December 2015: Trent Reznor promises new Nine Inch Nails music next year… December 2016: He says ‘Wait and see what happens’

British Lion

Steve Harris: British Lion live album will prove how good we are

By Martin Kielty

Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris explains why it’s important for his solo band British Lion to put out a live record

Robert Trujillo

How Metallica tapped Black Sabbath for Hardwired

By Martin Kielty

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo explains Black Sabbath influence on 10th album Hardwired… To Self-Destruct

Beyonce

Grammys boss: Why Beyonce is rock

By Martin Kielty

Grammy awards boss explains reasons why Beyonce is up for Best Rock Performance: ‘That track has Led Zeppelin samples in it’

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to play British Summer Time

By Martin Kielty

Tom Petty festival date is only European show of 2017, with Stevie Nicks and Lumineers as special guests

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper to tour UK with The Mission, The Tubes

By Martin Kielty

Alice Cooper announces first UK tour in 5 years for November next year

Mike Patton and Dave Lombardo

Mike Patton joins Dave Lombardo in Dead Cross

By Martin Kielty

Faith No More frontman Mike Patton confirms he’s singing with Dead Cross, featuring ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo

Ac/dc

AC/DC confirm first-ever official book

By Martin Kielty

AC/DC’s Rock Or Bust world tour photo book to be published next summer, with pre-orders starting in spring

James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich

If Metallica don’t talk they fall out

By Martin Kielty

James Hetfield explains why it’s essential for he and Lars Ulrich to keep communications open

Marillion

Marillion, Richard Thompson confirmed for Cropredy 2017

By Martin Kielty

Fairport Convention confirm first acts for 2017 edition of their Cropredy festival

Korn with tribute band

Korn’s Fieldy, Ray Luzier play with UK tribute band

By Martin Kielty

British Korn tribute band astonished after their heroes Fieldy and Ray Luzier join them on stage

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Guns N’ Roses sell 1m European tickets in 1 day

By Martin Kielty

The Guns N’ Roses reunion tour keeps them at the top of touring charts with another million tickets sold

James Hetfield

James Hetfield: How Amy Winehouse inspired Moth Into Flame

By Martin Kielty

Metallica frontman James Hetfield recalls ‘extremely saddening’ Amy Winehouse movie that inspired their track Moth Into Flame

Greg Lake

Greg Lake talked Christmas hit in last interview

By Martin Kielty

Late ELP frontman Greg Lake lamented the state of Christmas in what’s thought to have been his final interview

Dimebag Darrell Abbott

Watch previously unseen Dimebag rehearsal video

By Martin Kielty

Dimebag Darrell Abbott appears in unseen video filmed during Damageplan rehearsal as he plays Pantera track Becoming