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
42 Years Ago: Motley Crue Self-Release Their Debut Album ‘Too Fast For Love’
On Nov. 10, 1981, Motley Crue self-released their debut album.
Nirvana Baby Recreates ‘Nevermind’ Cover for Album’s 25th Anniversary
Spencer Elden, the baby featured on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album cover, recreated the iconic photo in celebration of the album's 25th anniversary.
KISS’ Paul Stanley on Music Streaming Revenue: Artists Don’t Get What They Deserve
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has said artists don't get what they deserve from streaming services like Spotify.
Ozzy Osbourne to Hit Recording Studio After Black Sabbath’s Farewell Tour
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he plans to enter the recording studio to track a new solo album when Black Sabbath finish up their farewell tour.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Called ‘Worst Band on the Planet’ by Fox News Host
In a segment recapping Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and his visit with Koko the gorilla, a Fox News host called the group 'the worst band on the planet.'
Watch First Episode of ‘Metallica: The Early Years’ Documentary Series
The first chapter of the Spotify Landmark series, 'Metallica: The Early Years,' is now available for viewing.
Report: AC/DC Bassist Cliff Williams to Retire After Current Tour
AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams is reportedly intending to retire after the band wraps up their current tour.
Report: Vince Neil Charged With Misdemeanor Battery for Alleged Las Vegas Autograph Seeker Incident
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has reportedly been charged with misdemeanor battery following an alleged incident involving an autograph seeker in Las Vegas.
Aging Concertgoer Knocked Out in Mosh Pit
Ignoring the rules of the mosh pit and trying to instigate a fight, an aging concertgoer was knocked out from a spin kick at a deathcore show.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Says 2017 Farewell Tour ‘A Good Possibility’
After Steven Tyler said Aerosmith would embark on a farewell tour in 2017, guitarist Joe Perry couldn't commit to the idea, but called it 'a good possibility.'
Motley Crue’s Mick Mars Jams Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix Hits in Nashville
Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars stepped onstage to perform hits from Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix in Nashville, Tenn.
Led Zeppelin Found Not Guilty in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Trial
Led Zeppelin were found not guilty after being on trial for plagiarism regarding 'Stairway to Heaven' and the Spirit song 'Taurus.'