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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Steven Adler: It Was ‘Heartbreaking’ to Watch Frank Ferrer Play My Guns N’ Roses Songs
Steven Adler admitted he got closure from playing guest spots with Guns N' Roses, but it was 'heartbreaking' to watch Frank Ferrer from the side of the stage.
Michael Schenker: Scorpions’ Rudolf Schenker ‘Copied Everything’ and ‘Steals Things’ But ‘I’m Not Bitter’
Michael Schenker has had it out for his older brother in recent years, slamming his originality once again.
Paul Stanley on KISS Reunion With Ace Frehley: ‘I Have No Thoughts of Revisiting the Past’
Rumors about Ace Frehley's return to KISS have been persistent, but Paul Stanley has once again nixed the idea of the reunion.
Alice Cooper Reflects on ‘Wayne’s World’ 25th Anniversary + ‘We’re Not Worthy’ Scene
Alice Cooper spoke about his favorite memories from 'Wayne's World' in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary, including the 'We're not worthy' scene.
Dave Mustaine Reveals Megadeth Will Open for Band They’ve Never Toured With Before
Dave Mustaine is 'really, really excited' for the chance to share the road, opening for a band Megadeth have never toured with.
Ronnie James Dio Hologram Makes U.S. Debut [Watch]
Watch the U.S. debut of the Ronnie James Dio hologram performing 'We Rock,' backed by the Dio Disciples band.
Phil Rudd ‘Quite Surprised’ by Axl Rose’s Ability to Front AC/DC
Estranged AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was skeptical at first about Axl Rose fronting the group, but his stance has changed and he's 'quite surprised' by Axl.
Ronnie James Dio + Jimmy Bain Remembered by Metal Allegiance, Vinny Appice + More on ‘We Rock’ Cover
Metal Allegiance brought up original Dio drummer Vinny Appice along with a number of other musicians to perform 'We Rock' in tribute to the fallen rockers.
Watch Iron Maiden’s Live ‘Wasted Years’ Video + ‘Scream for Me Sarajevo’ Bruce Dickinson Documentary Trailer
Iron Maiden have unleashed a live video for 'Wasted Years' taken from 2016 gigs & a documentary trailer for 'Scream for Me Sarajevo' has been posted.
10 Best Metal Concept Albums
Concept records are difficult to pull off, but can be well-worth the effort. Here, we make our picks for the 10 Best Metal Concept Albums!
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich: Music Not ‘Terribly Inspiring Anymore,’ Film Is ‘More Intriguing’
Who will be the next Metallica? Lars Ulrich is skeptical about music's future, saying it is 'not terribly inspiring anymore.'
How Twisted Sister Dodged Publicly Shaming Donald Trump Into Ceasing Use of ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’
Twisted Sister cleared the air on politicians using artist's song and explained how they asked Donald Trump to quit using 'We're Not Gonna Take It.'