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
47 Years Ago: Steve Harris Forms Iron Maiden on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, 1975, Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden, who would change heavy metal forever.
Best Thrash Metal Album of Each Year Since 1983
We examine the best of the best thrash has had to offer from each year since 1983!
Led Zeppelin’s Last Reunion Show to Be Streamed Globally for 15th Anniversary
There will be a watch party for the band's historic 2007 gig.
Metallica Warn Fans Against Fake Streams + Crypto Scams in New Statement
A lot of scam tactics have popped up in the wake of Metallica's big album and tour announcements.
Howard Stern Asked Metallica’s Lars Ulrich If He Can Play Rush Covers on Drums
Tackling Rush is a challenge for any drummer.
Guns N’ Roses Fan Says She Got Two Black Eyes After Axl Rose Tossed Microphone Into Crowd
It happened at the very end of the set.
5 Things We Love About Metallica’s New Song ‘Lux Aeterna’
We gush over the first new Metallica song since 2016.
Metallica Announce New Album ’72 Seasons’, Debut Old School Sounding Song ‘Lux Aeterna’
Get all the details here. YEAH!!!
Neal Schon Accuses Prog Rock Cruise of Ripping Off Iconic Journey Album Cover
He rhetorically asks, 'What the f--k do people think?'
John 5 Plays Motley Crue’s ‘Too Fast for Love’ for 41st Album Anniversary, His Cat Doesn’t Look Amused
This cat has probably heard him play these riffs 1,000 times.
Rush’s Neil Peart to Be Honored With Two Statues at Lakeside Park in Canada
See photos of the statues.