Joe is Loudwire's Editor-In-Chief since 2024 and started as a freelancer with the site in 2013. A fan of rock and metal since residing in the womb, raised on GN'R and only the best of the hair metal era, his gateway to everything else came via 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4' where Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast" was in the soundtrack. Nothing has been the same since. Instagram: @icenerveshatter
Joe DiVita
Jason Newsted Rejoins Voivod Onstage, Plays Two Songs – Watch
Newsted is getting warmed up before his own band takes the stage later this week.
What Metallica Were ‘Unprepared’ for When Recording ‘Lulu’ With Lou Reed
Lars opens up about the experience in a new interview.
Dolly Parton Announces Over 40 Special Guests on 30-Track Album ‘Rockstar’
The album features nine original songs, 21 covers and a ton of guests.
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil to Guest Judge on New TV Show ‘Banded – The Musician Competition’
Get the details about the brand new show.
Jason Newsted Defends Metallica’s Lars Ulrich – ‘He’s Way Ahead of You in Most Things’
The Metallica drummer has a lot of musicians in his corner.
Totally Unexpected + Badass Cover Songs by Motorhead
Not the usual style for Motorhead on these cover.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Reveals All 2023 Inductees, Iron Maiden + Soungarden Snubbed Again
Congrats to all who earned the nod!
Motley Crue Now Say ‘There Were No Backing Tracks for Band Members’ in Reference to 2022 Stadium Tour
Lawsuit filed against Motley Crue alleges band used backing tracks to cover up sloppy playing.
Van Halen Classic Lineup Farewell Tour Was in the Works Before Eddie’s Death, Says Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt
Bettencourt recalls a moment in 2019 where EVH surprised him while he was recording for Extreme.
Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Kick Off World Tour Supporting New Album ’72 Seasons’
The M72 tour is underway! Here's what Metallica played at the kickoff.
Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Loves Using a Wah Pedal – ‘I Don’t Care What Anyone F–king Says’
Kirk defends another signature aspect of his playing style.
25 Best Metal Albums of 2000
Kicking off the new millennium with a bang!
’72 Seasons’ Is First Metallica Studio Album to Not Hit No. 1 on Billboard 200 Since 1988
It still had a really strong debut week though.
Overkill’s Bobby Blitz – My Favorite Albums When I Was a Teenager
Go back through the soundtrack to Blitz's teenage years and get the story on the origins of Overkill.
Iron Maiden Announce First Non-Festival 2023 North American Tour Dates
The Future Past tour is coming to North America.
Motley Crue Confirm They Are In the Studio With Producer Bob Rock
See photos from the sessions.
YouTubers Won’t Stop Putting the ‘St. Anger’ Snare Sound in Other Metallica Songs – Keg + Baseball Bat Edition
The most infamous snare drum sound in metal continues to haunt the internet.
Metallica Play Puppet Masters + Play ‘Master of Puppets’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Watch videos of both the performance and the puppet show!