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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Vincent D’Onofrio, Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn Discuss Their New Movie ‘Mall’
Joe Hahn has directed the independent film 'Mall,' which stars actor Vincent D'Onofrio, who also co-wrote the script.
New Reports: AC/DC’s Malcolm Young Suffered a Stroke and Now Has Severe Dementia
While it is known that AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young is ailing and is no longer in the band, there haven't been many details about his condition until now.
Robbie Merrill and Tony Rombola Talk Godsmack’s Near Breakup, Early Years + More
Godsmack will celebrate 20 years of existence in 2015, and like any relationship, the band members have had their ups and downs over the course of two decades.
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor on Joey Jordison: He’s in a Place in His Life That’s Not Where We Are
While still not giving the exact reason why Slipknot parted ways with Joey Jordison late last year, frontman Corey Taylor has divulged more than he ever has about the drummer's ousting from the band.
Buckcherry Plays ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’ [Video]
Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson and vocalist Josh Todd graciously agreed to sit down for a game of 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' with Loudwire.
You Me At Six on Breaking Through in U.S., ‘Cavalier Youth’ [Video]
During a recent trip to New York, You Me At Six stopped by the Loudwire studio to discuss their U.S. success, the creation of the new album and more.
Black Veil Brides Preview New Album, Unveil Cover Art
Black Veil Brides invited about 20 or so lucky fans, as well as select members of the media, to listen to their new album at the Universal Records studio in New York City.
Survivor Singer Jimi Jamison Dead at 63
Jimi Jamison, who was the singer of the rock band Survivor in the '80s and twice again in the 2000s, died at the age of 63 following a heart attack on Sunday (Aug. 31).
Theory of a Deadman Talks About Teaming with Alice Cooper on ‘Savages’ [Video]
Theory of a Deadman recently stopped by the Loudwire studio to discuss their new album, 'Savages,' and we had to ask them about working with the legendary Alice Cooper on the disc's title track.
Evanescence’s Amy Lee Gives Birth to Baby Boy
A big congratulations to Evanescence singer Amy Lee, who gave birth to a baby boy on Monday (July 28).
Tim Alexander, Drummer for Primus + Puscifer, Suffers Heart Attack
Veteran rock drummer Tim Alexander, a longtime member of Primus and key contributor to Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer project, has suffered a heart attack.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Recalls Phone Conversation With Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain
We had the opportunity to ask Weird Al about his phone conversation with Kurt Cobain when he was seeking permission to spoof Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'