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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42 Years Ago: Bruce Dickinson Performs First Show With Iron Maiden
On Oct. 26, 1981, Iron Maiden took the stage for the first time with new singer Bruce Dickinson.
Dave Grohl: Pantera’s ‘Open Door Policy’ Inspired Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters are influenced by the greats at every level.
Kirk Hammett: Soundgarden Inspired the Riff Behind Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’
If it weren't for Soundgarden, the riff to Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' may have never been written.
Paul McCartney Lined Up Dave Grohl’s Surgery After He Broke His Leg
After Dave Grohl broke his leg onstage in Sweden in 2015, it was the Beatles legend who came to his aid.
Tony Iommi Hasn’t Thought About the End of Black Sabbath: ‘I’m as Busy as Ever’
While Black Sabbath have retired, guitarist Tony Iommi feels anything but retired.
Brian Johnson Performs AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ With Muse at Reading Festival
As Muse closed out the Reading festival, they welcomed a special guest to the stage to kick off their encore.
AC/DC Legend Brian Johnson Rolls Race Car at Silverstone Classic
It was a frightening moment for the former AC/DC singer as his race car flipped in a qualifying race over the weekend.
Foo Fighters Debut Driving New Song ‘Dirty Water’ Live in Paris
The Foo Fighters aren't shy about playing a bunch of new material live before the release of 'Concrete and Gold.'
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan: Ritchie Blackmore and I Have ‘Made Our Peace’
The longstanding feud between Deep Purple's Ian Gillan and Ritchie Blackmore seems to have died down, but don't expect them to perform onstage together.
Iron Maiden’s Dave Murray: ‘There’s Going to Be Some Surprises Next Year’ After ‘The Book of Souls’ Tour
It's hard to imagine what Maiden have left in store by way of 'surprises' after their current world tour ends, but the fans will be there to wait.
Gene Simmons ‘Wrote Two Songs’ With Ace Frehley for Former KISS Guitarist’s Next Solo Album
While fans are waiting on Ace Frehley to rejoin KISS, there's a consolation now that Gene Simmons has teamed up with the guitarist to write a pair of songs.
Alice Cooper’s ‘Paranoiac Personality’ Single Blends Modern and Classic Sounds, ‘Paranormal’ Track Listing Unveiled
There's something old and something new in 'Paranoiac Personality,' the first single off Alice Cooper's 27th studio album, 'Paranormal.'