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

Metallica’s ditched video game revealed
By Martin Kielty last updated
Gameplay for Metallica: Damage Inc video game surfaces 11 years after it was abandoned

Metallica add new world tour date
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica will begin their WorldWired 2017 tour with show in South Korea in January

Dave Mustaine denies Kiko Loureiro is out of Megadeth
By Martin Kielty last updated
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine slams rumour that new guitarist Kiko Loureiro has already left

Metallica launch second Now That We’re Dead video
By Martin Kielty last updated
Watch Metallica’s new video for Now That We’re Dead - as band present themselves with platinum discs for Hardwired… To Self-Destruct sales

Mustaine made wine to bring metal and classical fans together
By Martin Kielty last updated
Dave Mustaine reveals inspiration for making wine - as Megadeth beer brewer explains why it’s the lightest drink he’s ever created

Metallica ‘stealth’ release took Robert Trujillo by surprise
By Martin Kielty last updated
Robert Trujillo reveals his surprise at how fast Metallica’s Hardwired track was released - and updates on touring plans

Kerry King: Big 4 rivalry is over - except for Dave Mustaine
By Martin Kielty last updated
Slayer guitarist Kerry King jokes that the Big 4 of thrash don’t feel like rivals any more, except for Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine

Metallica still tweaking album... 9 weeks before release
By Martin Kielty last updated
James Hetfield says “perfectionists” Metallica are still making adjustments to 10th album Hardwired… To Self-Destruct even though it’s out in 9 weeks

Megadeth working on ‘crazy project’ says Dave Mustaine
By Martin Kielty last updated
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine reports the band are “working feverishly” on “crazy project” - and recalls nu-metal period as “worst part of my career”

Metallica update Hardwired… To Self-Destruct deluxe edition
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica have changed the tracklist on 10th album Hardwired… To Self-Destruct deluxe edition after completing work on the release

Why Kirk Hammett didn’t write much for new Metallica album
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett didn’t contribute much to 10th album because loss of phone full of riffs meant he had to “start at zero”

Megadeth 're-calibrated' by Dystopia says David Ellefson
By Martin Kielty last updated
David Ellefson looks forward to new album sessions after Dystopia "re-calibrated" the band

Metallica recall their anger at Cliff Burton’s death
By Martin Kielty last updated
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett discuss the anger they felt over the death of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton on tour 30 years ago this month

Watch Metallica making Hardwired video
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica reveal the making of one-take video for latest track Hardwired

Megadeth release Post American World video
By Martin Kielty last updated
View Megadeth’s video for Post American World - as they confirm fresh North American tour dates with Amon Amarth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church and Havok

Lemmy tribute cover features Megadeth, Halestorm and more
By Martin Kielty last updated
Members of Megadeth, Halestorm, Shinedown, Amon Amarth, Atreyu and more record Ace Of Spades cover as tribute to Lemmy

David Gilmour teases Time and Breathe (In The Air) from Pompeii movie
By Martin Kielty last updated
Watch another clip from David Gilmour Live At Pompeii, out next month

Watch Metallica play Sad But True in Minneapolis
By Martin Kielty last updated
Metallica release “all-angle” video featuring Sad But True, shot during global live stream from Minneapolis last month

Megadeth name Dirk Verbeuren as full-time drummer
By Martin Kielty last updated
Megadeth touring drummer Dirk Verbeuren has been confirmed as full-time member of the band, after Chris Adler’s guest run came to an end

David Gilmour launches In Any Tongue video
By Martin Kielty last updated
View animated video for David Gilmour track In Any Tongue from solo album Rattle That Lock

Chris Broderick: I’d have stayed with Megadeth if I’d had creative freedom
By Martin Kielty last updated
Former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick says he’d have remained with the band if Dave Mustaine had allowed him creative freedom

Chris Poland had to work in a diner after quitting Megadeth
By Martin Kielty last updated
Guitarist had to serve bewildered fans during night shifts

Roger Waters: ‘About time’ I was Pink Floyd for a night
By Martin Kielty last updated
Roger Waters explains decision to play Desert Trip festival - and suggests surprise that The Who were on the bill
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