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
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Is Lars Ulrich Playing Better Live Now? James Hetfield Responds
On The Metallica Report podcast, James Hetfield was asked about Lars Ulrich's playing nowadays.
Metallica Play ‘Am I Evil’ With Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler at Tons of Rock Festival
Metallica welcomed the Diamond Head founder onstage for their cover of "Am I Evil."
The 81 Rock + Metal Songs With Over One Billion Spotify Streams
Some of the biggest hits ever.
Ozzy Osbourne Reveals the ‘Best F–king Guitar Player’ He’s Ever Played With
Ozzy Osbourne has played with many legendary guitarists and revealed who the best of the bunch is.
The Most + Least Played Song Live Off Every AC/DC Album
See the most and least played song live off all 17 AC/DC albums.
PHOTOS – The Fans Who Were on Creed’s Summer of ’99 Cruise
You've seen photos of the bands everywhere, now meet some of the fans who were on Creed's Summer of '99 cruise.
42 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Unleash ‘The Number of the Beast’
On March 22, 1982, Iron Maiden changed heavy metal forever with the release of 'The Number of the Beast.' Get the story behind the album inside.
Metal Grammys Year by Year – Who Won + Who Should’ve Won
The Grammys don't have a sterling reputation for their awards given to metal bands, so we've righted the wrongs with who really should have won!
Black Metal Band Martyrdom Apologize For Pig’s Head Incident at Texas Show
Black metal bands - what will they do next?
Vocal Coach Reacts to AC/DC’s ‘Big Balls’ + Reminds Us of Why We Love Bon Scott So Much
One of the most sincere, amusing reactions out there.
Rage Against the Machine ‘Will Not Be Touring or Playing Live Again’ Says Brad Wilk
Drummer Brad Wilk released a statement.
One Big Thing Sebastian Bach Thinks Could Have Helped Classic Skid Row Lineup Stay Together
Bach wonders why other bands have tried this but Skid Row never did.
The Most Played Song Live Off Every Metallica Album
The songs you are most likely to hear at a Metallica show.
25 Heavy Holiday Songs for Christmas, Hanukkah + Wintertime
Spread some holiday cheer the heavy way.
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘GN’R Lies’
On Nov. 29, 1988, Guns N' Roses unleashed 'GN'R Lies.'
Hellfest Announces Massive 2024 Lineup – Over 175 Bands!
Another crushing lineup.
Photos: That Time KISS Got Duped by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Big band, tiny float.
Remember Creed’s Epic NFL Halftime Thanksgiving Day Performance?
The band performed at the Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos game in 2001.
Joe Satriani + Sammy Hagar Name the Most Difficult Van Halen Riff to Play
Satriani says one is impossible before trying to play it.