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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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...
Motorhead Cut Wacken Festival Set Short as Lemmy Kilmister Suffers Health Setback
Legendary Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister apparently suffered another health setback during the band's set at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany tonight (Aug. 2). While no specific announcement was made, the band cut its set short after playing only six songs.
Newsted Dropping Off Gigantour for a Week to Recover From Walking Pneumonia
Tough news for Jason Newsted and his fans. The singer-bassist and his eponymous band are dropping off the Gigantour trek for a week so that Jason can recover from a current bout with walking pneumonia.
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.
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.
AFI Return With New Single ‘I Hope You Suffer’
It's been a few years since we've heard from AFI, but the band is back with a brand-new single, 'I Hope You Suffer,' off their upcoming ninth studio album. The powerful track is sure to get the band's devoted fans excited for the new disc.
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...
Slipknot / Stone Sour Frontman Corey Taylor Recovers 98-Percent of Stolen Gear
As we reported earlier this week, Slipknot / Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor was robbed of more than $36,000 worth of instruments and music gear, including two prized bass guitars from his late Slipknot bandmate Paul Gray. Now, there's good news to report, as Taylor has let fans know that 98 percent of the equipment has been recovered.
Metallica to Promote 3D Film ‘Through the Never’ at 2013 Comic-Con in San Diego
Metallica will be roaming where they've never roamed before, as the metal giants are set to hit this summer's Comic-Con gathering in San Diego. The band will be there to promote their upcoming 3D film 'Metallica Through the Never,' which arrives in theaters this fall.
Pearl Jam’s Countdown Clock Suggests New Album and Tour News on the Way
There is buzz in the Pearl Jam universe, as the veteran rockers have set a countdown clock on their official website. There's been talk of a new Pearl Jam album for several months now, and it looks like Monday, July 8, might be the day the band's fans hear the first official news of a new disc and possibly a new tour.
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.