Spencer Kaufman is the Editor-in-Chief of Loudwire. He grew up playing stickball and basketball in Brooklyn, N.Y., before graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Communication Arts. He has been a professional music journalist for more than a decade in New York City. He digs punk, hardcore and industrial music, and fondly remembers the time Iggy Pop landed on him after a stage dive. His favorite movie is 'Taxi Driver' and he once played in a fictional college band called the Raging De Niros.
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Scott Stapp Denies Allegations as Secret Service Investigates Creed Singer
The Secret Service is investigating Creed singer Scott Stapp, who denies recent claims made about him.
911 Tape Emerges: Relatives Claim Scott Stapp Was on Mission to ‘Assassinate’ President Obama
TMZ has released a 911 call from last month in which Scott Stapp's wife Jaclyn and sister-in-law call into the Sheriff's office.
Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro Designs Guitar Strap Sex Toy
Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has come up with perhaps the most innovative guitar strap ever.
Hero Cop Who Gunned Down Dimebag’s Killer Left Police Force After Suffering Stress Disorders
Dec. 8, 2004, will forever live in infamy as the day the metal world lost Dimebag Darrell of Pantera and Damageplan fame.
Green Day Guitarist Jason White Battling Tonsil Cancer
Green Day have revealed that their guitarist Jason White is battling tonsil cancer.
Axl Rose on Death Hoax: ‘If I’m Dead, Do I Still Have to Pay Taxes?’
Apparently, an Internet hoax was making the rounds on Wednesday stating the almighty Axl Rose had died.
Report: Creed’s Scott Stapp Was Placed on Psych Hold + Threatened to Kill Himself
A new report from TMZ reveals that Scott Stapp was placed on 72-hour psych hold, among other startling revelations.
Drummer Shawn Drover Exits Megadeth
In surprising news, drummer Shawn Drover has announced that he has quit Megadeth.
Scott Stapp’s Wife Seeks 60-Day Psych Hold for Creed Singer
Scott Stapp's estranged wife has filed legal documents to have the Creed singer committed to a mental facility for 60 days.
Troubled Creed Singer Scott Stapp Posts Two New Public Video Statements
Two more video statements have been posted by troubled Creed singer Scott Stapp.
Mark Tremonti ‘Tried Reaching Out’ to Scott Stapp
Given Scott Stapp's troubles, Tremonti has made an effort to reach out to Stapp, but unfortunately he hasn't been able to get in contact with him.
Body of Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine’s Missing Mother-in-Law Found
Sad news to report this Thanksgiving, as the body of Dave Mustaine's missing mother-in-law Sally Estabrook has been found.