Joe is Loudwire's Editor-In-Chief since 2024 and started as a freelancer with the site in 2013. A fan of rock and metal since residing in the womb, raised on GN'R and only the best of the hair metal era, his gateway to everything else came via 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4' where Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast" was in the soundtrack. Nothing has been the same since. Instagram: @icenerveshatter
Joe DiVita
Ratt Name Dispute Settled: Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini + Juan Croucier Oust Bobby Blotzer and Regain Control
After a drawn out legal battle, a judge has ruled against Bobby Blotzer, giving the Ratt name back to Stephen Pearcy, Warren Demartini and Juan Croucier.
Vinnie Paul Shares One Thing the World Doesn’t Know About Dimebag Darrell
When Vinnie Paul visited our studio, he offered up a memory of Dimebag Darrell, sharing one thing the world doesn't know about the guitarist.
Sex Pistols Manager’s Son Burns Multimillion Dollar Punk Memorabilia Collection
Joe Corre, son of legendary Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, protested against punk as a marketing tool, burning a highly valued collection of memorabilia.
10 Rockers Who Hated Their Own Hit Songs
A hit song might mean everything to the fans, but these rockers grew to hate their own hits!
What If 20 Iconic Rock + Metal Bands All Had Metallica-Style Logos?
With Metallica's logo generator that stylizes any text with the band's iconic logo, we take a look at 20 rock + metal bands with their new Metallica-like logos!
Motley Crue Singer Vince Neil to Perform at Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration [UPDATE: No He’s Not]
Motley Crue's Vince Neil has been selected to perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration ceremony in January 2017.
Listen to a Live Version of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man’ With Alternate Lyrics
Black Sabbath's super deluxe edition reissue of 'Paranoid' contains a live 1970 version of 'Iron Man' with alternate lyrics and can be heard inside.
Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider on Conclusion of Farewell Tour: ‘Glad to Cross the Finish Line, Sad to See it End’
Twisted Sister are officially done after performing their final show ever in Monterrey, Mexico over the weekend. Watch footage from the festival inside.
Top 30 Hair Metal Albums
One of metal's biggest eras!
James Hetfield Judges Celebrities Wearing Metallica Shirts [Watch]
Watch a video of James Hetfield reacting to and judging celebrities seen sporting Metallica shirts.