Graham Hartmann is a 35-year-old content creator with a taste for punk, metal and the touch of a keyboard. He is the current Senior Writer and interviewer for Loudwire, producer of each YouTube Loud List and is the creator and host of our 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' series. Graham has been active in the music and entertainment industries since high school, having worked for Metal Injection, Earache Records, The End Records, The Opie and Anthony Show and the Le Scandal Burlesque Show as a musician and stage manager. https://twitter.com/grahamwire // www.facebook.com/grahamphartmann
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Nirvana Fan Aims to Turn Kurt Cobain’s Childhood Home Into Memorial Museum
An incredibly ambitious project has been undertaken by a Nirvana fan from Portland, Oregon. Journalist Jaime Dunkle recently discovered that late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's childhood home was on the market, and with this discovery, Dunkle began an effort to purchase the house and turn it into a museum.
Former Nirvana Drummer Chad Channing Will Not Be Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Over the weekend, it was reported that former Nirvana drummer Chad Channing, who manned the kit for the band's debut album, 'Bleach,' would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl. However, according to a new message sent by the Rock Hall, Channing will not be included in Nirvana's induction.
Nirvana ‘In Utero’ Tribute Album to Feature Thursday, Circa Survive, Daughters + More
On Sept. 13, 1993, Nirvana released what would become their final studio album, 'In Utero.' The influence of 'In Utero' and the rest of Nirvana's discography are still very present, and many celebrated rock and metal acts have teamed up to record 'In Utero: In Tribute' just in time for Record Store Day.
Late KISS Drummer Eric Carr’s Heirs File Lawsuit Against Band for ‘Untold Payments’
November 24, 1991 was an incredibly sad day for the rock world. Not only was it the day Queen legend Freddie Mercury died, but the day KISS drummer Eric Carr passed away, as well. Well over 20 years after Carr's death, the drummer's heirs have filed a lawsuit against KISS for "untold payments" stretching back all the way to Carr's passing.
Motley Crue Drummer Tommy Lee Gets Engaged to Sofia ‘SOFI’ Toufa
Congratulations to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. The iconic rocker just announced that he is engaged to German singer and dancer Sofia Toufa, who is professionally known as SOFI.
Dave Grohl Expecting His Third Daughter with Wife Jordyn Blum
Great news from Dave Grohl and his family. The Foo Fighters frontman is reportedly expecting his third daughter with wife Jordyn Blum.
KISS’ Paul Stanley: It Was Not An Honor to Be Nominated For the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
You'd think after over 40 years of making music, rock legends KISS would be over the moon about their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. This may be the case for some members, but not Paul Stanley. In fact, the KISS legend goes as far to say, "Was it an honor to be nominated? No."
Bill Ward Details Recent Health Setbacks, Current Recovery and Future Projects
Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has struggled with a few health issues lately, but the man is healing up and will soon sit behind the kit once again. In a new update from Ward himself, the drummer writes about shoulder surgery, contracting perforated diverticulitis, rehab and when exactly he plans on being back.
Seattle Woman Charged for Tweeting Death Threats to Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell
Scary news concerning Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. According to a recent news report, a Seattle woman has been charged for allegedly tweeting death threats to the rock singer. The woman is said to have written over 100 messages to Cornell from a total of nine different Twitter accounts.
Georgia Lawyer Brings the Metal to Eye-Catching Local Super Bowl Commercial
Many would say last night's Super Bowl was a thrashing. However, no play executed on that field compares to the beatdown that personal injury lawyer Jamie Casino will inflict in a court of law. The Georgia-based attorney bought out a full two minutes of Super Bowl commercial time so locals could witness how bad ass he is -- using metal music to hammer the point home.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Answers Fan Questions During Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ Session
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich just participated in one of Reddit's 'Ask Me Anything' Q&A sessions yesterday (Jan. 30). The site's AMA sessions are well-known to extract new and fascinating information from the subject themselves, and this instance is no different. During the AMA session, Ulrich responded to fan questions about criticism aimed at Metallica, progress on the band's next album, th
Metallica to Perform at 2014 Grammy Awards with Classical Pianist Lang Lang
Not planning to watch the 56th Annual Grammy Awards? You may want to reconsider, because Metallica will be performing at the show! In typical Grammy fashion, Metallica won't be simply playing a song straight-up. Instead the thrash band will collaborate with Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang.