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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Carlos Santana ‘Doing Well’ After Collapsing Onstage in Michigan
Wishing for a speedy recovery.
Marilyn Manson Reportedly Agrees to Turn Himself in Over New Hampshire Assault Charge
This arrest warrant is not connected to the sexual assault lawsuits against Manson.
Scorpions Said They Would Retire, Didn’t and Prove Why They Shouldn’t With ‘Big City Night’ at Madison Square Garden [Photos + Review]
Read our review and see exclusive photos of the Scorpions and Megadeth at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 16, 2017.
Guns N’ Roses Add 11 New Dates to 2017 North American Tour
On the 30th anniversary of 'Appetite for Destruction,' GN'R have celebrated by announcing a new batch of North American tour dates slated for later this year.
Late Allman Brothers Band Drummer Butch Trucks Reportedly Shot Himself in the Head
Tragic news to report as we've learned late Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks apparently committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.
Rock + Metal Acts Who’ll Become Eligible for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomination Next Year
With the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees named, we look at the rock & metal bands who will be eligible for nomination for the first time next year.
Rush ‘Time Stand Still’ Documentary Gets Release Date, Band Plots 40th Anniversary Edition of ‘2112’ Album
Rush's 'Time Stand Still' documentary and an incredibly elaborate 40th anniversary reissue of '2112' have both been given release dates.
Ex-Van Halen Bassist Michael Anthony Spoke With Alex Van Halen For First Time in a Decade, Has ‘No Problem’ Reuniting
Ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony revealed he spoke with Alex Van Halen for the first time in more than 10 years and would be open to returning to the group.
Brian Johnson Could Be Back Onstage Within Six Months Thanks to New Hearing Technology
Pending tests with new hearing technology, estranged AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson could return to the stage as early as six months from now.
Steven Adler Joins Guns N’ Roses Onstage in Los Angeles
Steven Adler has joined Guns N' Roses onstage for the third time on the 'Not in This Lifetime...' tour, this time at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Watch Ozzy Osbourne + Family Record Voices for Disney Cartoon
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne joined their daughter Kelly in recording voiceovers for the Disney cartoon 'The 7D.'
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Says 2017 Farewell Tour ‘A Good Possibility’
After Steven Tyler said Aerosmith would embark on a farewell tour in 2017, guitarist Joe Perry couldn't commit to the idea, but called it 'a good possibility.'
Led Zeppelin Found Not Guilty in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Trial
Led Zeppelin were found not guilty after being on trial for plagiarism regarding 'Stairway to Heaven' and the Spirit song 'Taurus.'
Motley Crue, ‘The End’ – Film Review
Read our review of Motley Crue's 'The End' concert film, which captures the band's career-capping show in Los Angeles.
‘A Decade of Dio: 1983 – 1993′ Box Set Due in July; Second Annual ‘Ride for Ronnie’ Raises $50,000
The first six Dio albums have been remastered and will be released as the 'A Decade of Dio: 1983 - 1993' box set, due in July.
Joe Perry Shoots Down Rumors of Aerosmith Finding Replacement for Steven Tyler
After rumors kicked up that Aerosmith were pursuing an alternate frontman to Steven Tyler, Joe Perry has responded with a statement.