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
Nonpoint Frontman on Hologram Concerts: ‘I Doubt Very Seriously That’s Going to Take Over’
As hologram concerts are on the rise, Nonpoint's Elias Soriano doesn't see it as a viable replacement for the real live experience.
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.
Vince Neil Raises More Than $750,000 for Charity on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil made his debut as project manager on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' raising an exorbitant amount of money for charity.
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.
Guns N’ Roses Members Win Four Honors in 6th Annual Loudwire Music Awards
See which categories the members of Guns N' Roses won in the 6th Annual Loudwire Music Awards.
Metallica’s James Hetfield on Repairing Relationship With Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: ‘Why Hold a Grudge?’
As a guest on Marc Maron's 'WTF' podcast, James Hetfield explained how the 'Big 4' came to fruition and his relationship with Megadeth's Dave Mustaine.
Kelly Osbourne to Release Memoir, Reveals Ozzy Osbourne Overdosed While Sharon Osbourne Fought Cancer
Kelly Osbourne will be releasing a new book which includes the recollection of Ozzy overdosing on pills while Sharon battled cancer.
Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt Forced to Cancel Show Under Cease and Desist Order
A performance from Bobby Blotzer's Ratt was shut down before the show began as his former bandmates handed down a cease a desist order.
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.
Billie Joe Armstrong Gives Solo Performance of Green Day’s ‘Ordinary World’ on ‘Conan’
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong performed the band's folk-tinged 'Ordinary World' on the television program 'Conan.'