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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See Hilarious Yearbook Photos of Your Favorite Rock Stars
Over the years, we've shown yearbook photos and have asked readers to guess which rock stars they turned out to be. Some of these musicians' looks changed dramatically since their school days, while others are more instantly recognizable.
Young Woman Plays Guns N’ Roses ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ on Ancient Chinese Instrument Guzheng
'She's got an instrument that seems to me / Reminds me of ancient memories' ... A young woman from Vancouver, Canada, has become a YouTube sensation after posting a video of herself playing the Guns N' Roses' classic 'Sweet Child O' Mine' on the ancient Chinese instrument the guzheng.
Metallica Rock ‘Enter Sandman’ for Mariano Rivera During Yankee Stadium Ceremony
The day after rocking New York City's famed Apollo Theater, Metallica made their way to another historic Big Apple venue when they showed up Sunday (Sept. 22) at Yankee Stadium to rock 'Enter Sandman' in honor of New York Yankees great Mariano Rivera, who is retiring at the end of this season...
Falling in Reverse Announce Intimate and Interactive Fall 2013 U.S. Tour
Want to catch Falling in Reverse this fall? Better yet, would you like to meet the band? Frontman Ronnie Radke and company have just announced a unique tour that will allow every ticket buyer to meet and interact with the band.
Lamb of God Not Playing Malaysia Gig Following Death Threats and Government Ministry Decision
After reports surfaced last week that government agencies in Malaysia were looking to ban Lamb of God from playing their Sept. 28 gig at the Rockaway Festival in Kuala Lumpur, a decision has now been made to prevent the American metal band from performing in the country. In addition, the promoter of the festival at which Lamb of God were to play also nixed the show because of death threats to the
Avenged Sevenfold Unleash Official Video for ‘Hail to the King’
Avenged Sevenfold are riding high with their current single 'Hail to the King,' the title track off their highly anticipated new album, due Aug. 27. Now, the band has unleashed an official music video to accompany the track.
The clip (watch above), features scenes of singer M...
Full Track Listing Reveals Rare Gems on Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’ Deluxe Reissue
The full track list for the upcoming 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of Nirvana's 'In Utero' has been revealed, and the release looks like it's a must-have for any fan of the legendary grunge act.
Rolling Stone reports that a never-before-heard instrumental dubbed 'Forgotten Tune' will be among the many rarities that appear on the 70-song, 3-CD/1-DVD super deluxe edition of 'In Utero,' due Sept...
Pearl Jam Debut Two New Songs During Epic Show at Chicago’s Wrigley Field
What looked like a lost night turned out to be one to remember for Pearl Jam fans who attended the band's show last night (July 19) at Chicago's famed Wrigley Field. Seven songs into the set, torrential rain and lightning forced a nearly three-hour delay, but the band eventually returned to the stage to deliver an epic show that included two brand-new tunes.
Metallica to Promote 3D Film ‘Through the Never’ at 2013 Comic-Con in San Diego
Metallica will be roaming where they've never roamed before, as the metal giants are set to hit this summer's Comic-Con gathering in San Diego. The band will be there to promote their upcoming 3D film 'Metallica Through the Never,' which arrives in theaters this fall.
Pearl Jam’s Countdown Clock Suggests New Album and Tour News on the Way
There is buzz in the Pearl Jam universe, as the veteran rockers have set a countdown clock on their official website. There's been talk of a new Pearl Jam album for several months now, and it looks like Monday, July 8, might be the day the band's fans hear the first official news of a new disc and possibly a new tour.
Nine Inch Nails Unveil Track List + Guest Musicians for New Album ‘Hesitation Marks’
More and more details are pouring out about the return of Nine Inch Nails. Now, the band has unveiled the full track list for their upcoming album, 'Hesitation Marks,' as well as a few guest musicians who appear on the disc.
Scott Weiland Files Multimillion Dollar Countersuit Against Stone Temple Pilots Members
Scott Weiland's feud with his former Stone Temple Pilots bandmates seems to be getting uglier by the minute. After learning he had been replaced in STP by Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington and being slapped with a lawsuit by the band's three other founding members, Weiland has filed a multimillion dollar countersuit.