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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Black Label Society Tap Dario Lorina as New Rhythm Guitarist
One month after announcing the departure of guitarist Nick Catanese, Black Label Society have revealed his replacement, Dario Lorina of the band Lizzy Borden.
Former Pearl Jam Management Executive Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Band
Back in June of this year, we reported on the case of Ricky Charles Goodrich, an executive at Pearl Jam's former management company who was charged with stealing $380,000 from the band over a four-year period. Now, Goodrich has pleaded guilty to 6 counts associated with those charges.
Nirvana, KISS + More Among 2014 Class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2014 class of inductees late Monday night (Dec. 16), and grunge goliaths Nirvana and hard-rock heroes KISS are among the acts who have been elected into the prestigious institution.
Lou Reed Dead at 71: Rockers React
As we reported earlier today, legendary Velvet Underground frontman and solo artist Lou Reed has died at the age of 71. The veteran rocker had undergone a liver transplant in May, but no cause of death has been officially announced.
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...
Ozzy Osbourne’s Son Jack Osbourne To Compete on ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Will we be seeing a waltz to Black Sabbath's 'God Is Dead?' on ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' this season? That could be the case, as Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack has signed on to be one of the celebrity competitors on the show.
Avenged Sevenfold’s New Album ‘Hail to the King’ Lands at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Hail to Avenged Sevenfold! The California rockers have topped the Billboard 200 album chart with their latest album, 'Hail to the King.'
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
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...
Motorhead Cut Wacken Festival Set Short as Lemmy Kilmister Suffers Health Setback
Legendary Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister apparently suffered another health setback during the band's set at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany tonight (Aug. 2). While no specific announcement was made, the band cut its set short after playing only six songs.
Newsted Dropping Off Gigantour for a Week to Recover From Walking Pneumonia
Tough news for Jason Newsted and his fans. The singer-bassist and his eponymous band are dropping off the Gigantour trek for a week so that Jason can recover from a current bout with walking pneumonia.
Avenged Sevenfold Unveil Full Version of New Single ‘Hail to the King’
After teasing fans with a 30-second clip last week, Avenged Sevenfold have unleashed the full version of their new single, 'Hail to the King,' which is the title track off their upcoming album, due Aug. 27.
Back when Avenged Sevenfold had started working on the new album, singer M...