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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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...
Metallica Unleash New Trailer and Poster for 3D Film ‘Through the Never’ at Comic-Con
Metallica made a mighty appearance at Comic-Con on Friday (July 19) in San Diego. All four members of the band attended a panel discussion along with the film's director Nimrod Antal, producer Charlotte Huggins and lead actor Dane DeHaan.
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.
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...
Scott Weiland Gets Married
Congratulations go out to rocker Scott Weiland, who married photographer Jamie Wachtel on Saturday evening (June 22) at their home in Los Angeles.
Weiland, 45, and Wachtel, 35, met in 2011 when she worked on shooting photographs on the sets of his Christmas album videos...
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.
Metallica Play ‘Kill ‘Em All’ Album in Full During Surprise Set at Orion Festival
Metallica pulled off the surprise of all surprises today (June 8) at their Orion Music + More Festival. During a slot that was scheduled for the mysterious band 'dehaan,' Metallica themselves appeared onstage and ripped through their 1983 debut album 'Kill 'Em All' in its entirety.
2013 Rock Allegiance Tour With Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains + Airbourne: More Dates Unveiled
This summer's Monster Energy Rock Allegiance Tour, featuring the international lineup of Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains and Airbourne, has unveiled several more dates of its itinerary. The trek now spans from Aug. 23 through Sept. 28.
Scott Weiland: Chester Bennington-Fronted Band Is ‘Not Stone Temple Pilots’
Many music fans were surprised last weekend when Stone Temple Pilots not only played a secret gig with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington as their new singer at the KROQ Weenie Roast in Los Angeles, but also released a new song called 'Out of Time.' But perhaps no one was more surprised than original STP frontman Scott Weiland, who was apparently fired from the band earlier this year.
Halestorm + David Draiman Perform Led Zeppelin Classic at 2013 Revolver Golden Gods
Halestorm rocked their Grammy-winning song 'Love Bites (So Do I)' and 'I Miss the Misery' at the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods on May 2, but really raised things to a fevered pitch by introducing Device's David Draiman. While many might have expected Lzzy Hale and Draiman to do their cover of 'Close My Eyes Forever,' they actually took on Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love,' a performance that showed of
Alice in Chains Uproar Festival Flyaway Contest
The year 2013 is shaping up to be a big one for Alice in Chains, as they prepare to release their new album 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' on May 28 and co-headline the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival. In celebration, Alice in Chains are teaming up with Loudwire, Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser.fm to offer a flyaway trip for two to the Sept. 13 stop of the Uproar Festival in Phoenix,