Born on the outskirts of Motown and raised in the shadow of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joe has been writing about rock music since interviewing Shudder to Think's Craig Wedren for his high school newspaper -- back when bands like Shudder to Think were recording for major labels. He's written for the Cleveland Free Times, Alternative Press, the Village Voice, SuicideGirls and a variety of other online publications and blogs, some of which have not existed in years. He started with Townsquare in 2011 writing for Loudwire and Ultimate Classic Rock, and has been with Diffuser.fm since it launched in spring 2012.
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Rob Zombie Reveals Ideal Death in Gory Detail
When your time on Earth runs its course and it's time for a visit from the Grim Reaper, how do you want to go out? Many people would prefer not to think about something as morbid as how they are going to die. But then again, Rob Zombie isn't like most people.
Lost Nirvana Song Still in the Vaults, Claims ‘Nevermind’ Producer
Nirvana producer Butch Vig reveals that despite the seemingly endless stream of exhaustive box sets and rarities collections that have been unfurled over the last decade, there's still one unreleased Nirvana track that remains in the band's vault. It's titled simply, 'Song in D.'
Watch Nirvana’s ‘Live at the Paramount’ Concert
Did you miss Friday's VH1 premiere of Nirvana's just released 'Live at the Paramount' concert film? Well our friend, you are in luck. A majority of the concert -- Nirvana's Halloween night 1991 performance in their hometown of Seattle -- currently is streaming below for the next 24 hours.
Five Finger Death Punch Line Up Special Outdoor Performance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
Five Finger Death Punch seem like late night kind of dudes, so an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' only seems appropriate. Fittingly, the band is scheduled for a special outdoor performance that will air on the Oct. 26 episode of the late-night talk show.
Pearl Jam, Metallica Featured on Bridge School Benefit CD/DVD
Pearl Jam, Metallica, Billy Idol and are among the artists featured on the forthcoming CD and DVD releases 'The Bridge School Concerts -- 25th Anniversary Edition,' which hit stores next month.
Watch Two Nirvana ‘Live at the Paramount’ Clips Ahead of Tonight’s VH1 Broadcast
Two videos from Nirvana's 'Live at the Paramount' concert film have surfaced online, and we'd be remiss in our duties if we didn't insist that you watch them immediately (below). The songs 'Breed' and 'Territorial Pissings' were part of Nirvana's Halloween night 1991 performance in their hometown of Seattle, and much of the concert will be will be simulcast tonight on VH1, VH1 Classic and Palladia
Eddie Vedder Channeled Through Chilean Talent Contestant
From post-grunge rock stars to karaoke singers, people all over the world have been imitating Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder's pained growl since the turn of the '90s. Most people think that there's really only one true Vedder, but to those people, we point you to Javier Diaz.
Mastodon Drummer on ‘Curl of the Burl’ Video: ‘Evil Dead’ Meets ‘Cheech & Chong’
As we reported yesterday, Mastodon unleashed the video for first 'The Hunter' single 'Curl of the Burl,' and it's quite an epic masterpiece. Word on the street was that drummer Brann Dailor was the ideas guy behind the clip, so we called him up at home in Atlanta and asked him point blank: was the concept really yours?
Devil Wears Prada Premiere ‘Born to Lose’ Video
A video for the song 'Born to Lose' from Ohio-based metalcore outfit the Devil Wears Prada's new album, 'Dead Throne,' has premiered online. The clip was directed by Drew Russ (As They Sleep, For Today, Pierce the Veil) and is the first video released from 'Throne.'
Hinder Rock Hard With NFL ‘Official Gameday Music’ Track
Hinder have recorded a rousing, stadium-ready anthem titled 'The Fight's About to Begin' to contribute to the 'Official Gameday Music of the NFL' three-track single. The tune, which is now available for purchase from Amazon and iTunes, is bound to be a popular track on football Sundays throughout the NFL season.