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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Founding Ramones Drummer Tommy Ramone Dies
Tommy Ramone, the last surviving founding member of the legendary punk band The Ramones, has passed away at the age of 62.
Judas Priest Celebrate ‘Redeemer of Souls’ Release With Revved Up Entrance Into NYC Album Signing
Judas Priest marked the release of their stellar new album 'Redeemer of Souls' with a grand entrance into the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City's Times Square.
Frontman Sully Erna Discusses Godsmack’s Autobiographical Single ‘1000hp’
Godsmack frontman Sully Erna talks about the band's autobiographical new single '1000hp' in this exclusive Loudwire interview.
Pink Floyd to Release First Album in 20 Years
It appears that legendary rockers Pink Floyd are set to unleash their first album in 20 years. The disc will be titled 'Endless River.'
Slipknot Announces 2014 U.S. Knotfest Featuring Danzig, Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat and More
Slipknot have just announced that they're bringing Knotfest back to the States for an extravaganza set to take place Oct. 24-26 in San Bernardino, Calif.
Black Sabbath Play Final Scheduled 2014 Show as Tony Iommi Vows Band Will Tour Again
Black Sabbath played their final scheduled show of 2014, which was rumored to be their last ever gig, but Tony Iommi has vowed the band will tour again.
Motorhead Fan Left With Blood Clot on Brain After Aggressive Headbanging
Talk about metal! A German man was left bleeding from the brain after headbanging too hard at a Motorhead show, according to specialists who treated the fan.
Cinderella Frontman Tom Keifer Reminisces About ‘Pat’s Chili Dogs’ Commercial
When you're a band looking for a big break, you'll take what you can get. But one of Cinderella's early decisions has come back to haunt them thanks to the Internet.
Judas Priest Talks Coincidences and Camaraderie With Black Sabbath
Judas Priest talk about a few similarities between their upcoming album and Black Sabbath's latest album, as well as the bond the bands share.
Five Finger Death Punch Frontman Ivan Moody: Rob Halford Redefines ‘Rock Star’
Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody discusses Rob Halford, saying the Judas Priest frontman redefines 'rock star.'
Korn Unleashes New Song ‘Hater’
Korn have released a brand-new song called 'Hater' that appears on the upcoming expanded reissue of the band's 2013 album 'The Paradigm Shift.'
Godsmack, Seether, Pop Evil Lead 2014 Uproar Festival Tour Kicking Off in Clarkston Aug. 15 [Video]
The lineup for the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival tour has been announced and it features Godsmack, Seether, Skillet, Buckcherry and more.