Martin Kielty

Full-time freelance writer based in Glasgow, Scotland… author of 17 books, three of which are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Permanent Collection… former news editor at TeamRock.com… former band manager, drummer and keyboardist… TV and radio presenter… real ale fan.

Have Fans Redeemed ‘Van Halen III’ With Their New Version?

Listen to 10-track, 41-minute remake of 1998 album – which isn’t designed to malign icon Eddie’s work.

ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’

Elwood Francis says he’ll remain as long as he’s needed, but insists it will always feel weird.

Stealers Wheel’s Joe Egan Dead at 77

Gerry Rafferty collaborator in Stealers Wheel co-wrote 'Stuck in the Middle With You.'

What Nikki Sixx Thinks of Avatars in Motley Crue’s Future

"When the time is right, put us in a coffin and fire up those avatars," says Nikki Sixx.

Rush, Bon Jovi + Queensryche Producer Peter Collins Has Died at 73

Tributes paid to "Mr. Big" personality who helmed 'Power Windows,' 'These Days,' 'Operation: Mindcrime' and others.

Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder

Comedy commercial comes after customers joked about taking Death Dust like cocaine.

Illness Forces Neil Young to Take ‘Big Unplanned Break’ From Tour

"A couple of us got sick ... we are still not fully recovered."

New AI Lawsuit Values Hit Songs at $150,000 Each

That’s how much compensation the RIAA is demanding from Suno and Udio, which are accused of copyright violation.

Singers Offered AI Voice Cloning by World’s Biggest Record Label

UMG plans to let artists control and profit from virtual vocals, which could help people like Jon Bon Jovi extend their careers.

Axl Rose, Slash + Dee Snider Guest on New Michael Schenker Album

Ratt, Deep Purple and Journey alumni take part as guitarist revisits his UFO era with 11 classic songs.