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
10 Awesome Metallica Live Performances
In Metallica's first-ever full-length feature film, 'Metallica: Through The Never,' the legendary metal band performs an epic concert in the midst of apocalyptic destruction. With a massive stage set-up and a near-flawless set list, Metallica prove why they're one of the greatest bands in rock history, whether they're performing live or on the big screen.
64-Year-Old Diana Nyad Swims From Cuba to Florida in 53 Hours
For the first time in history, a swimmer has endured the 103-mile route from Havana, Cuba to Key West, Florida, without the assistance of a shark cage. That swimmer, 64-year-old Diana Nyad, began her quest on Saturday, August 31, and finished around 53 hours later on Labor Day.
Exclusive: Jason Newsted Reflects on 25th Anniversary of Metallica’s ‘…And Justice For All’
On August 25, 1988, Metallica released their fourth studio album and the first since the death of bassist Cliff Burton. '...And Justice for All' featured Jason Newsted on bass and some of the most complex 'Tallica tunes to date. Twenty-five years later, songs like 'One' and 'Harvester of Sorrow' still prove to be fan-favorites at live shows.
Exclusive: Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett Discusses 30th Anniversary of ‘Kill ‘Em All’
On July 25, 1983, Metallica released their debut studio album, 'Kill 'Em All.' Initially, 'Kill 'Em All' was not commercially successful, but 30 years later it is regarded as one of the best thrash metal albums of all time. Its rawness and speed are unmatched, and guitarist Kirk Hammett gives us a better understanding of why it is such a gritty album.
Guns N’ Roses Bring the Classics to Brooklyn
There was a lot of excitement leading up to Guns N' Roses' intimate performance at Brooklyn Bowl in North Williamsburg.
10 Reasons Not To Be Mad at Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’
Rather than lay on criticism of the 20-year-old album, we give you 10 reasons not to be mad at Metallica's 'St. Anger' any longer.
10 Best Metallica Drum Tracks
We've counted down Metallica's best songs, highlighted Kirk Hammett's best guitar solos and have listed the late Cliff Burton's most memorable bass lines. But now it's time to give the drummer his due -- that's right, we're celebrating the work of the one and only Lars Ulrich. Without Ulrich, Metallica would h...
Metallica Show Their Thrash Roots With Footage of ‘My Apocalypse’ from ‘Quebec Magnetic’
Perhaps the thrashiest tune from Metallica's 2008 'Death Magnetic,' 'My Apocalypse' is a powerful, non-stop rocker that perfectly displays the band's roots from the '80s. Fast guitars, pummeling drums and in-your-face lyrics, 'My Apocalypse' is the epitome of everything Metallica stand for.
Metallica Give Another Sneak Peek of ‘Quebec Magnetic’ with Video of ‘Damage, Inc.’
No one will ever accuse Metallica of not paying enough attention to their gigantic, worldwide fanbase. Before the release of their latest DVD/Blu-Ray adventure, 'Quebec Magnetic,' the band gave fans a sneak peek at what to expect by sharing three videos of performances from the footage...
Metallica Release ‘The Four Horsemen’ From ‘Quebec Magnetic’ – Video of the Week
With the impending release of Metallica's 'Quebec Magnetic,' a DVD/Blu-Ray release that captures two concerts filmed in 2009 in Quebec City, the band has been getting fans excited by dropping sneak peeks of what to expect. We've seen the performances of 'Master of Puppets' and 'The Day That Never Comes,' but perhaps the coolest performance is the latest sneak peek, 'The Four Horsemen...
‘Hit the Lights’ – Story Behind the Song
Opening with a thrashy mish-mash of distortion and ear-piercing drums, Metallica's 'Hit the Lights' is four minutes and seventeen seconds of non-stop metal. As the first track to 1983's 'Kill 'Em All,' 'Hit the Lights' sets the stage for what fans can expect from the album as a whole...
Metallica Release ‘The Day That Never Comes’ From ‘Quebec Magnetic’ – Video of the Week
Last week, we told you all about 'Quebec Magnetic,' the latest release from Metallica that will no doubt find its way in rock fans' stockings this Christmas. As if the teaser trailer for the DVD/Blu-Ray release wasn't enough, mighty 'Tallica have now given fans another video to get excited about: a performance straight from 'Quebec Magnetic!'