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
Ronnie James Dio Albums Ranked (Rainbow / Black Sabbath / Dio / Heaven & Hell)
We asses the work of Ronnie James Dio beginning with the debut album from Rainbow all the way through Heaven & Hell's 'The Devil You Know.'
Megadeth’s David Ellefson: Metal Is Not the Devil’s Music
David Ellefson opened up about delivering a religious sermon at the Megadeth Bootcamp, explaining how you can listen to metal and not go to Hell.
Metallica’s ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct’ Goes Platinum in U.S.
Congratulations to Metallica for becoming the first hard rock or metal act in a long while to release a studio album that's gone Platinum in the U.S.
Nikki Sixx ‘Feeling a Lot Better’ After Hip Replacement Surgery
Motley Crue legend Nikki Sixx went under the knife to have his hip replaced and detailed his recovery on the 'Sixx Sense' podcast.
‘Megadeth Invasion’ Video Game Allows Fans Chance to Win Signature Kiko Loureiro Guitar + More
Prepare for the 'Megadeth Invasion!' The new video game from the band and Songkick affords fans the chance to win 'Dystopia' prizes like a signature guitar.
Tween Girl Nails Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ on Drums – Best of YouTube
Is there anything better than kids covering Metallica songs?
Steven Adler, Vinny Appice, Heart’s Nancy Wilson + More Set for 2017 Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
The Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp is celebrating its 20th anniversary and landed Steven Adler, Vinny Appice, Heart's Nancy Wilson and more as camp counselors!
Stephen Pearcy on Bobby Blotzer: ‘This Guy Never Wrote a Note’ in Ratt
As the legal battle over the Ratt name winds down, Stephen Pearcy criticized Bobby Blotzer's 'cover band,' adding the drummer 'never wrote a note' in the band.
Judas Priest Bring Back Classic Producer Tom Allom, Name Rest of Production Team for New Album
Judas Priest have named the production team for their forthcoming album, bringing back Tom Allom who worked with the band in the '80s.
Original Y&T Guitarist Joey Alves Dies at 63
Sad news to report as Y&T's original rhythm guitarist Joey Alves has passed away at the age of 63.
Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt Enlist Ex-Quiet Riot Singer Seann Nicols
Bobby Blotzer's Ratt have found their new singer, adding Seann Nicols to the lineup just days after his dismissal from Quiet Riot.
Gene Simmons Re-Ups Stance on Rap in Rock Hall, Plots Box Set With Unreleased Material
Gene Simmons has not softened on rap and hip-hop being in the Rock Hall and has revealed plans to issue a bunch of unreleased material.