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
Dance Gavin Dance Part With Singer Tilian Pearson, Both Sides Share Statements
Dance Gavin Dance's members issued a collective statement about parting ways with singer Tilian Pearson.
Setlist + Video – Anthrax Play First Show With Dan Lilker in 40 Years, Add Rarity to Set
Bassist Dan Lilker returned to the stage with Anthrax at The Metal Fest in Mexico, making it his first appearance with the band in 40 years. See the full setlist.
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Plays First Solo Show Since 2002 – Setlist + Video
Iron Maiden singer plays a solo show with his backing band for the first time since 2002. See the setlist and fan-filmed video.
Maynard James Keenan Has More Harsh Words for Fans Who Use Phones at His Shows
Reiterating his intolerance for fans using phones at his concerts, Maynard James Keenan offers more harsh words.
Pantera’s Cringey Sex Song That Dimebag Darrell Sang Lead On (‘P.S.T. ’88’)
Have you ever heard this 1988 song by Pantera that Dimebag Darrell sang on? It's about sex and they're not hiding that fact.
Rock + Metal Bands Who Either Don’t Have a Bassist or Don’t Have a Guitarist
Not every band needs a guitarist or a bassist. These rock and metal band's certainly don't.
The ’80s Song Kid Rock Took the ‘Bawitdaba’ Title + Lyric From
Kid Rock's big hit "Bawitdaba" actually features lyrics that appeared in an '80s song, released more than 15 years prior.
Architects Book Fall 2024 U.S. Tour, Debut New Song ‘Curse’
We Came As Romans and Brutus will support Architects on their fall U.S. tour. Hear the new Architects song 'Curse' as well.
Pantera Share Touching Statement Honoring Abbott Brothers’ Late Father Jerry
Pantera's Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown share a statement honoring the late Jerry Abbott, father of Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell.
Nikki Sixx Blames the Media for Reporting His ‘Joke’ About New Motley Crue Music
Nikki Sixx is blaming the media for reporting his 'joke' about new Motley Crue music that fooled fans and left them confused.
The Isolated Vocal Track to Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Shows Why Kurt Cobain Was a Legend
The isolated vocals to Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' are absolutely incredible.
The Five Best Nu-Metal Drummers, Chosen by Alpha Wolf’s Mitch Fogarty
Alpha Wolf drummer Mitch Fogarty names the best drummers in nu-metal.