Martin Kielty
Martin Kielty is an established music journalist who has written for The Daily Record, The Sun, The Herald, The Scotsman, Classic Rock, Prog, Loudersound.com and many other outlets. He’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a group he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. He’s appeared on TV, and when not delving intro all things music can be found traveling along the U.K.’s vast canal network.
Latest articles by Martin Kielty

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The guitarist will reprise his role as the devilish Jack Butler in the long-awaited follow-up to the 1986 cult classic, Ralph Macchio and screenwriter John Fusco reveal.

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The guitarist confirms Lynn Ann Veres' death at 79, paying tribute to the woman who inspired one of the Doors’ biggest hits

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The guitarist has announced six shows for March 2027, following a previous tour that was cut short by health issues

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The Who guitarist says he eventually discovered “some fucking great stuff” in Zeppelin’s catalog — but explains why he struggled to connect with heavy metal, including Black Sabbath

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Young is seeking $10 million in damages after the track was played at a Trump rally in October, reviving a dispute that dates back to 2015

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The Two-Rock head was last seen in Germany, where the group performed earlier this month

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Tommy Thayer says the surviving members will each choose a song from Frehley’s catalog for the upcoming event, remembering the guitarist who helped define the band

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The price of nostalgia is pretty high if you want to return to the personal stereo era with the flashy-named NW-WM1ZM3

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The Iron Maiden frontman, who recovered from tongue cancer in 2015, took cover behind the stage as smoke filled the crowd during a concert in Ecuador

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The singer explains why he’s content to leave superstardom behind, live outside the spotlight and put new music on hold.

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Giant screen shows man sharpening a blade as a goose sits nearby for their performance of 1988 classic Harvester of Sorrow

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It’s been a big year for the New Yorker who started out in pop before moving to rock – and there’s more on the horizon

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Greta Gerwin met both Page and Plant to secure rights for signature track, as heard in her trailer for The Magician’s Nephew

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He recalls balancing the Beatles against his factory career, liking the Queen a little too much, and an embarrassing scene from Man on the Run documentary

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Black Sabbath guitarist admits singer’s passing has made him think of his own mortality – but says Queen’s Brian May is more dismal on the matter

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Following his $5 million instrument auction, he explains fashion always played a key role in his life, offers a tip on what to wear while playing – and reveals an unusual Beatles inspiration

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An embarrassing experience with Ronnie Montrose has stayed with him through his Van Halen years and beyond

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Co-founder, 85, sits through full performance playing a minimal part, and he’s then helped to leave – months after admitting he’s “heartbroken” over recent health issues

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Guns N’ Roses guitarist is presented with a trophy made of wood used by Paul himself

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The Rolling Stones guitarist recalls their first conversation in a London club, and explains why it’s still possible to be discovered the way his friend was

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Drummer plays full concert days after being rushed to hospital after two songs of previous show

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Black Sabbath icon discusses the “thimbles” he couldn’t live without — and why his trash collectors might not like it

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Instead, he reports that he and Roger Taylor are “constantly working” on projects, and he’s been making “lots” of music too

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Valerie Bertinelli’s emotional message suggests she’s still in turmoil — although she maintains their son Wolfgang is the best thing that happened to her

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The 16 one-of-a-kind guitars were built by master luthier Roger Giffin and vintage-gear expert Brett Allen in the late ’80s and include experimental Les Pauls, hollowbodies, rare baritones and a Goldtop 12-string
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