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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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.
Bring Me the Horizon Talk ‘That’s the Spirit’ Songs
Bring Me the Horizon discuss the songs "Doomed," "Happy Song" and "True Friends."
Stooges Saxophonist Steve Mackay Dies at 66
Sad news to report as Steve Mackay, saxophonist with the legendary band the Stooges, has passed away at the age of 66.
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.
John Lydon on Public Image Ltd, Stirring Up ‘Trouble’ and the Donald Trump ‘Circus’
Check out Part 1 of our exclusive interview with the legendary John Lydon.
Bindi Irwin Dances to AC/DC’s ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Australian television personality Bindi Irwin brought some hard rock to ABC's Dancing With the Stars last night by dancing the tango to AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" with partner Derek Hough.
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.
Watch an Exclusive Teaser of Breaking Benjamin’s ‘Angels Fall’ Video
Breaking Benjamin are riding high with their Top 10 single "Angels Fall," and we've got the exclusive premiere of a teaser of the song's official music video.
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.
Dizzy Reed Talks Next Guns N’ Roses Album, Axl Rose Misconceptions + ‘Use Your Illusion’ Discs
Dizzy Reed is now the second-longest tenured member of Guns N' Roses, having been with the band for 25 years.