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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Kirk Hammett: New Metallica Album Most Likely in 2016, At Worst Early 2017
According to Kirk Hammett, it is likely a new Metallica album will arrive next year, but he doesn't guarantee it, offering early 2017 as a possibility, as well.
Metallica Share Video of James Hetfield Recording New Album
After James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett recently confirmed that Metallica are working on their first new studio album since 2008's 'Death Magnetic,' the band has now posted footage of Hetfield recording in the studio.
Nine Inch Nails and Deep Purple Among the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
The nominees for the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction have just been announced, and Nine Inch Nails and Deep Purple are among the 15 contenders.
Bring Me the Horizon Discuss ‘That’s the Spirit’ + Check Out a BMTH ‘Say It, Play It’ Spotify Playlist
Bring Me the Horizon unleashed their fifth album, 'That’s the Spirit,' on Friday, Sept. 11., and it finds the U.K. band exploring a new sound.
David Draiman on Disturbed’s Future, Fatherhood and Device
In this installment of our series of video interviews with David Draiman, he discusses Disturbed's future, fatherhood and the fate of his other band Device.
Steven Adler on Potential Guns N’ Roses Reunion: ‘The Whole Arena Would Cry With Joy’
Drummer Steven Adler is the first "classic" member to comment on the recent developments and rumors regarding Guns N' Roses.
David Draiman Discusses Disturbed’s Return, ‘Immortalized’ + The State of Rock [Exclusive]
In this exclusive video interview, David Draiman talks about Disturbed's return, the 'Immortalized' album and his thoughts on the state of rock.
Disturbed Score Fifth Straight No. 1 Album With ‘Immortalized’
Disturbed have matched Metallica as the only hard rock / metal band to score five straight No. 1 album debuts on the Billboard 200 chart.
Slash Reveals That He and Axl Rose Are on Friendly Terms Again
It looks like a major breakthrough in the relationship between Slash and Axl Rose took place recently.
Dave Grohl Brings Up ‘Crying Grown Man’ From Audience to Sing ‘My Hero’ at Foo Fighters Show
It seems like every gig on Foo Fighters' current tour has a "Good Guy Grohl" moment, where frontman Dave Grohl goes above and beyond to please his adoring fans.
Slipknot Bassist Rushed to Hospital in Middle of Connecticut Show [Updated]
Slipknot's new bassist Alessandro "Alex" Venturella suffered an undisclosed medical emergency in the middle of Slipknot's set in Hartford, Conn., last night.
2015 Loudwire Music Festival – Exclusive Videos
We're having a blast at the 2015 Loudwire Music Festival, and we've been filming some cool content while out enjoying the bands who are rocking the Grand Junction, Colo., crowd!