Latest articles by Martin Kielty
While In Utero remains Novoselic’s favorite Nirvana album, he admits he clashed with Cobain over an intentional attempt to sabotage their biggest track.
The nine tracks capture Earth moving from blues and jazz toward the heavier sound that would soon make Iommi and his bandmates world famous.
Satriani says he drew on Sinatra’s way of building a melody to create the soaring title track to Flying in a Blue Dream — then a stray radio broadcast added another twist to the recording
The Night Ranger man recalls his whirlwind initiation to become Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist following Rhoads’ untimely death
The former Rainbow drummer recalls the guitarist’s humor and generosity during three years in Rainbow
The guitarist says a stunt designed to shock the band's new producer went wildly off the rails during the Heaven and Hell sessions
Jason Becker recalls their bittersweet first meeting, how EVH pressed his record label to provide a good deal, and his insistence on making a PSA in person
Dave Mustaine on the period Megadeth made too many mistakes…
Springsteen hails the Fender Telecaster’s 75th anniversary, and admits he’s thinking of being buried with the “mutt” he bought in 1972
Guitarist explains the challenges of working with late singer Chris Cornell’s voice to complete a “quirky, introspective” record with no release date yet
Vocalist believes brief but powerful moment on stage sends a message about dismissing anger and hate from life
The Rolling Stones veteran made the move from Gibson around 1970, and one particular friend – and one particular tuning – provided the inspiration
The guitarist said the trio will "keep on keeping on," even though he's now the last surviving member of the band's iconic classic lineup
The King Crimson and Peter Gabriel bassist remembers Lennon’s unusual way of getting the perfect take
Slowhand says he had a “real aversion” to his 1992 smash hit, but he admits it changed the world’s perception of him
The singer joins Jelly Roll and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson in criticizing the president as U.S.-Canada tensions escalate.
Parton had already chosen the song she wanted at her funeral — and in 2015 she also recorded a mystery song to be opened on her 100th birthday, whether she was there to hear it or not.
The album turns 50 today, but the new edition won’t arrive until 2027 — complete with previously unreleased demos that helped get the band signed
Their Beatles’ songwriting partnership is heard in the raw as they try vocal styles, stumble over lines and struggle to nail what would become a classic track
She spent her 32nd birthday in a hospital bed but aims to be back on the road in September after calling off a run of low-key U.K. shows
McBride shared his pride over being icon’s rhythm guitarist on his historic “Smoke on the Water” jam with Blackmore
After leaving the band amid an increasingly bitter communication breakdown with Morrissey, Marr found an unexpected source of perspective from the former Beatle
