For as long as he can remember, Chuck has been crazy about rock and roll. His first concert was Def Leppard when he was five years old and the rest, as they say, is history. Chuck is the host of Loudwire Nights and he also handles all things over at Ultimate Metallica. There's plenty that can be said about Chuck, but most importantly, he's a fan first and tries to live his life by one simple motto: Full speed or nothin'.
Chuck Armstrong
Metallica Release Two More Pro-Shot Live Videos From Amsterdam – ’72 Seasons’ + ‘You Must Burn!’
Metallica have released two more professionally-shot videos from their recent concerts in Amsterdam.
Billy Corgan on the Longevity and Survival of the Smashing Pumpkins – ‘The Promise of Alternative Music Is Unlimited’
Billy Corgan opens up about the Smashing Pumpkins' new album, 'Atum,' and why he believes the band has survived and thrived for 35 years.
Metallica Partner With The Farmlink Project For 2023 Month of Giving
May 2023 marks the fourth annual Month of Giving for Metallica and their philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands.
10 Facts About Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Only Superfans Would Know
How much Metallica trivia do you know?
Honoring Jonny Z On What Would Have Been His 70th Birthday
On March 16, 1952, the world of metal changed forever. Jon Zazula was born in the Bronx and would grow up to co-found Megaforce Records with his wife, Marsha.
The Metallica Song That Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Called ‘Evil’
But in a good way.
‘The Metallica Blacklist': 10 Best Metallica Cover Songs on ‘Black Album’ Tribute
On 'The Metallica Blacklist,' 53 bands come together to honor Metallica's "Black Album." We've picked the 10 best cover songs from the compilation.
Fans Find Original 7-Inch Singles From Jack White’s Early Band, the Upholsterers
Die-hard fans of Jack White know all about his history -- and we're not talking about the work he did with the White Stripes (come on).
Trompe Le Monde: Magic With the Pixies’ David Lovering – Exclusive
In an exclusive interview, the Pixies' drummer, David Lovering, opens up about his history as a professional magician -- and even performs three tricks for us!
‘The Vinyl Revival’ Gets Summed Up In New Infographic
It's no secret we here at Diffuser are fans of vinyl.
20 Years Ago: The Black Crowes Shock America With ‘Amorica’
If it's been sitting on your shelf, let the 20th anniversary of 'Amorica' serve as the perfect reason to revisit one of the greatest records released in the last two decades.
OK Go Play ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’
From playing Ms. Pacman with Elliott Smith to powerful bouts of flatulence, we get to the bottom of OK Go's Wikipedia page.