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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Falling in Reverse Announce Intimate and Interactive Fall 2013 U.S. Tour
Want to catch Falling in Reverse this fall? Better yet, would you like to meet the band? Frontman Ronnie Radke and company have just announced a unique tour that will allow every ticket buyer to meet and interact with the band.
Five Finger Death Punch: ‘Wrong Side of Heaven Vol. 2′ Release Date + New Single ‘Battleborn’
Five Finger Death Punch fans waiting for the second portion of the band's two-part album release 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell' now know when they can expect 'Volume 2.' That disc will see the light of day on Nov. 19.
Avenged Sevenfold’s New Album ‘Hail to the King’ Lands at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Hail to Avenged Sevenfold! The California rockers have topped the Billboard 200 album chart with their latest album, 'Hail to the King.'
Avenged Sevenfold Unleash Official Video for ‘Hail to the King’
Avenged Sevenfold are riding high with their current single 'Hail to the King,' the title track off their highly anticipated new album, due Aug. 27. Now, the band has unleashed an official music video to accompany the track.
The clip (watch above), features scenes of singer M...
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Arrested for Vandalism
The troubling year for Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin continues, as the rock singer has just been arrested for allegedly vandalizing a Los Angeles neighbor's property with a buzz saw and a sledgehammer.
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.
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.
Metallica Play ‘Kill ‘Em All’ Album in Full During Surprise Set at Orion Festival
Metallica pulled off the surprise of all surprises today (June 8) at their Orion Music + More Festival. During a slot that was scheduled for the mysterious band 'dehaan,' Metallica themselves appeared onstage and ripped through their 1983 debut album 'Kill 'Em All' in its entirety.
Nine Inch Nails Unleash New Song ‘Came Back Haunted,’ Reveal Upcoming Album Details
The wait for new Nine Inch Nails music is over, as the industrial rock kings have unleashed the new song 'Came Back Haunted.' The tune is the first taste of the band's upcoming album, which is titled 'Hesitation Marks' and will arrive Sept. 3.
Scott Weiland Files Multimillion Dollar Countersuit Against Stone Temple Pilots Members
Scott Weiland's feud with his former Stone Temple Pilots bandmates seems to be getting uglier by the minute. After learning he had been replaced in STP by Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington and being slapped with a lawsuit by the band's three other founding members, Weiland has filed a multimillion dollar countersuit.
David Draiman Ensures Eventual Return of Disturbed, Asks for Support of Side Projects
Disturbed singer David Draiman is currently finding success with his new band Device, whose single 'Vilify' recently topped the Active Rock chart. Meanwhile, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren are taking off with their new outfit Fight or Flight, as bassist John Moyer continues to work with Adrenaline Mob.