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
Bruce Dickinson Names the Most Challenging Iron Maiden Song to Sing Live
Dickinson says the most challenging Iron Maiden song to perform live was also difficult in his youth.
43 Years Ago: Judas Priest Release ‘Point of Entry’
Explore Judas Priest's musical journey and the impact of 'Point of Entry' album in 1981.
Dream Theater Play Their Favorite Riffs + Other Parts (Gear Factor)
Watch Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess play the riffs and parts of music that influenced their careers.
Metalhead Sets World Record For Most Tattoos of the Same Band (It’s Metallica!)
A Norwegian metal fan holds the Guinness World Record for the most tattoos of the same band.
The Song Vince Neil Wants Back in Motley Crue’s Set For the First Time in Over 10 Years
Talking with radio host Eddie Trunk, Vince Neil reveals which Motley Crue song he wants to add back to the setlist.
10 Times Jack Black Was More Metal Than You
Actor and Tenacious D legend Jack Black is always representing rock and metal... even more than you!
What Is Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Actually Bad At? (Interview)
In this interview, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson talks about what he's actually bad at.
Lyrics to New Pearl Jam Song ‘Dark Matter’ Reference Metal Legend King Diamond
Pearl Jam's new song "Dark Matter" references a dark, legendary metal singer.
Why Hair Metal’s Biggest Hit (Def Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’) Shouldn’t Exist
Learn about the unlikely series of events that led to it all.
Metal Grammys Year by Year – Who Won + Who Should’ve Won
The Grammys don't have a sterling reputation for their awards given to metal bands, so we've righted the wrongs with who really should have won!