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
Queensryche Play ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’
Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton and bassist Eddie Jackson separate the truth from the lies in this edition of 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?'
Guns N’ Roses Members Win Four Honors in 6th Annual Loudwire Music Awards
See which categories the members of Guns N' Roses won in the 6th Annual Loudwire Music Awards.
Metallica’s James Hetfield: My Body Can Only Handle 50 Shows a Year
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has stated the band will only be playing around 50 shows a year as his body is unable to handle much more.
Judas Priest, ‘Out in the Cold’ (Live) – Exclusive Song Premiere
Judas Priest have teamed up with Loudwire for the premiere of 'Out in the Cold,' which appears on the live recording portion of the reissue of 'Turbo.'
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Reveals Lump in Throat Non-Cancerous
After undergoing surgery for to remove a lump in his throat, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed the lump was not cancerous.
Dave Mustaine Details Megadeth Bootcamp at California Home
Dave Mustaine has served up the details regarding the Megadeth Bootcamp taking place at his California home in March.
47 Years Ago: Steve Harris Forms Iron Maiden on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, 1975, Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden, who would change heavy metal forever.
KISS ‘Politely Decline’ Offer To Play Donald Trump’s Inauguration
KISS will not be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration, but Gene Simmons' family members offered conflicting reasons as to why the band won't be there.
10 Greatest Metal Riffs of the 1980s [Watch]
In this Loud List, Loudwire counts down the 10 Best Metal Riffs of the 1980s!
AC/DC ‘Rock or Bust’ World Tour Photo Book Arriving in 2017
AC/DC's 'Rock or Bust' tour was one of legend and it will be commemorated with a photo book set for release in the first half of 2017.
Nikki Sixx Abandons Twitter + Facebook
Legendary bassist Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue, Sixx: A.M.) has left both Twitter and Facebook to 'get back to what's real' like music, lyrics, books & photography.
James Hetfield on Metallica’s ‘Jimmy Fallon’ Appearance: You Can’t ‘Take Yourself So Seriously All the Time’
Reflecting on Metallica's 'Jimmy Fallon' appearance, James Hetfield said it was fun and that you can't always take yourself seriously.