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
Nickelback Ink New Deal With BMG, Ready Next Album
Canadian rock powerhouse Nickelback have signed a new record deal and have entered the studio to work on their next album.
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.
Watch Audioslave Perform ‘Like a Stone’ + More at Reunion Show
Audioslave reunited to play at the 'Prophets of Rage and Friends Anti-Inaugural Ball' in Los Angeles and footage has surfaced from the show.
3 Doors Down Among Acts to Play Donald Trump’s ‘Welcome Celebration’ Inauguration Concert
3 Doors Down are among the acts set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's 'Welcome Celebration' concert.
Is a Smashing Pumpkins Reunion in the Works?
Billy Corgan stated 'things look good' for him and guitarist James Iha to play again, furthering speculation that a Smashing Pumpkins reunion is being plotted.
Green Day to Play Wrigley Field in Chicago for First Time
For the first time in their historic career, Green Day will be performing at the legendary Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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.
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.
Metallica to Perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, James Hetfield Irked Over Ticket Scalping
Metallica will be performing on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and James Hetfield believes more can be done to prevent ticket scalping.
Guns N’ Roses Sell Over 1 Million Tickets in 24 Hours
In just 24 hours, Guns N' Roses sold in excess of 1 million tickets for the European and Canadian legs of their 2017 'Not in This Lifetime' tour.
Rick Astley (Briefly) Covers Foo Fighters Hit ‘Everlong’
Rick Astley has offered up a brief but aggressive cover of the Foo Fighters' smash hit 'Everlong.'
10 Rockers Who Hated Their Own Hit Songs
A hit song might mean everything to the fans, but these rockers grew to hate their own hits!