Latest articles by Martin Kielty
Megadeth name Dirk Verbeuren as full-time drummer
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
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
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
Guitarist had to serve bewildered fans during night shifts
Roger Waters: ‘About time’ I was Pink Floyd for a night
Roger Waters explains decision to play Desert Trip festival - and suggests surprise that The Who were on the bill
Roger Waters explains next album concept
Roger Waters describes storyline on his next album as “part magic carpet ride, part political rant, part anguish”
Metallica fear for future of rock
Metallica discuss their concerns over rock genre’s future
Rolling Stones top rock bands rich list
The Rolling Stones are collectively the richest band in Britain, according to The Sunday Times annual list
Watch Metallica writing Lords Of Summer
Metallica release another making-of video - watch them working on Lords Of Summer
Dave Mustaine: Trolls need love too
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine argues that online trolls need love and respect
Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro didn’t play during audition
Kiko Loureiro has recalled how his Megadeth audition didn’t include playing guitar
Megadeth ex Jeff Young would rejoin any time
Jeff Young says he’d put aside his differences with Dave Mustaine to rejoin Megadeth for “the music and the fans”
Lars Ulrich: I didn't know Metallica had planned to fire me
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich comments on long-standing rumour that the band considered firing him in 1986: “I’m sure Scott Ian knows something I don’t”
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine wants ‘even shot’ at Big 4 shows
Dave Mustaine outlines hopes for any future Big 4 thrash shows – no support bands, equal time on stage
Metallica star in Pokemon spoof
Metallica are made to look like they’re performing the Pokemon theme in spoof video
Megadeth release 360º video for Poisonous Shadows
View interactive video for Megadeth track Poisonous Shadows
Lars Ulrich compares Metallica classic Master Of Puppets to upcoming album
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reflects on differences between approach to Master Of Puppets and next album: “Ideologies change, they go through arcs”
Chris Adler won’t return to Megadeth says Dave Mustaine
Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler won’t play any more shows with Megadeth, says mainman Dave Mustaine
Jason Newsted: Why I’m playing acoustic instead of metal
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted explains reasons behind his new focus on acoustic music: “This is what I’ll do for the rest of time”
Metallica announced for free New York show
Metallica will appear at September’s Global Citizen concert in New York, with online streaming and free tickets for those who’ve earned activist points
Metallica mistakes make life easier for James Hetfield’s son
James Hetfield’s son Castor Hetfield is able to “pre-learn” from Metallica’s “tour horror stories”
Bullet For My Valentine don’t mind if it takes 20 years to become the next Metallica
Matt Tuck says it’s “in the cards” that Bullet For My Valentine will be the next Metallica - and he’s happy to wait
Guns n’ Roses taught Metallica what NOT to do - Jason Newsted
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted recalls lessons learned from 1992 tour with Guns n’ Roses
