For as long as he can remember, Chuck has been crazy about rock and roll. His first concert was Def Leppard when he was five years old and the rest, as they say, is history. Chuck is the host of Loudwire Nights and he also handles all things over at Ultimate Metallica. There's plenty that can be said about Chuck, but most importantly, he's a fan first and tries to live his life by one simple motto: Full speed or nothin'.
Chuck Armstrong

Mick Mars Says He Wanted to Play Music Ever Since He Was 14 – ‘That Was My Determination’
In his latest interview in support of his debut solo album, 'The Other Side of Mars,' Mick Mars opened up about the earliest days of his life.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Al Pitrelli Admits He’s Living His Dream – ‘Every Day Is a Pinch-Me Moment
Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist, musician director and original member Al Pitrelli celebrates their new 2023 tour and reflects on his history with the band.

Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell Has Died at Age 56
Smash Mouth's founding frontman Steve Harwell, 56, passed away after health struggles. His legacy includes hits such as "All-Star" and "Walkin' on the Sun" and iconic placement in the "Shrek" soundtrack.

Metallica Reschedule Concert After James Hetfield Tests Positive For COVID
After James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19, Metallica have rescheduled their Sept. 3 show in Glendale, Arizona.

Watch Kansas State University Marching Band Perform Metallica Halftime Show
Earlier this year, Metallica offered a challenge to marching bands to perform their music; Kansas State University is the latest to join the competition.

When Was Metallica’s ‘…And Justice For All’ Actually Released?
We get to the bottom of this bizarre debate.

Chris Daughtry Opens Up About New Song, ‘Artificial’ – ‘It’s a Return to My Roots’
Chris Daughtry discusses his new song, "Artificial," and why it's a return to his roots; he also opens up about his upcoming tour with Ayron Jones.

Wolfgang Van Halen Dives Deep Into New Songs on Mammoth WVH’s ‘Mammoth II’
In celebration of the release of 'Mammoth II,' Wolfgang Van Halen discusses some of his favorite tracks from the new album.

Tye Trujillo Talks OTTTO + Why He Likes Listening to Metallica – ‘Just a Band I Look Up To’
Tye Trujillo opens up about his work with OTTTO, why he's a fan of Metallica and shares a story about the craziest thing that's happened to him on the road.

Geezer Butler Says Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ Restored His Faith in Rock and Roll – ‘I Wish I Had Written That’
In Geezer Butler's new memoir, Into the Void, he leaves no stone unturned as he shares his life story as the bassist and main songwriter for Black Sabbath.