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
Gene Simmons Takes Hard Stance Against Streaming Services: Music Is Commerce Not Charity
Gene Simmons feels the music industry's shift to streaming services is becoming a huge problem for bands looking to get their careers off the ground.
Watch KISS’ Gene Simmons Deliver Tearful Tribute at Chuck Berry’s Memorial Service
Fighting back tears, KISS legend Gene Simmons spoke at Chuck Berry's memorial service, recalling first hearing the rocker and more.
Alex Skolnick Reflects on His Time In Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Wake of Founder Paul O’Neill’s Death
Having spent a decade touring with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Alex Skolnick discussed the personal & cultural impact of the band in wake of Paul O'Neill's death.
Ex-Boston Drummer Sib Hashian Dies at 67
The rock world has lost another musician as former Boston drummer Sib Hashian has passed away at the age of 67 after collapsing on the Legends of Rock cruise.
Kid Rock Unveils ‘American Badass Grill’ Made Entirely in the U.S.
Get ready to purchase the American-made Kid Rock 'American Badass Grill.'
KISS Perform Without Makeup at ‘All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military’
KISS made a surprise appearance at an Oregon Military benefit, performing without makeup to raise funds for a museum named after Tommy Thayer's father.
Guns N’ Roses Joined by Angus Young for Two AC/DC Covers in Australia
The rumors were true as Angus Young stepped onstage with Guns N' Roses in Australia to perform a pair of AC/DC classics.
Late Allman Brothers Band Drummer Butch Trucks Reportedly Shot Himself in the Head
Tragic news to report as we've learned late Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks apparently committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.
Def Leppard, Poison + Tesla Announce Massive North American Tour
Glam rock is alive and well and Def Leppard, Poison and Tesla will team up for a massive North American tour between April and June.
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.
Sebastian Bach and Skid Row Managers in Talks About Reunion
Sebastian Bach told DJ Eddie Trunk that his and Skid Row's managers were in talks with each other about the singer rejoining the band.
Ozzy Osbourne Working With Billy Idol Guitarists on New Album, Reveals ‘Crack Cocaine’ Song Title
Ozzy Osbourne spoke about his forthcoming solo record, revealing he's been working with Billy Idol's guitarists Billy Morrison and Steve Stevens.