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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Exodus Part Ways With Singer Rob Dukes, Welcome Back Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza as Frontman
Legendary thrash metal act Exodus have announced a major lineup change. The band is parting ways with vocalist Rob Dukes and welcoming back its classic frontman Steve 'Zetro' Souza.
Staind’s Aaron Lewis Unleashes Profanity-Laced Tirade Against ‘A–hole’ Concertgoers
Staind frontman Aaron Lewis delivered an onstage rant for the ages against a group of unruly concertgoers at Rockfest in Kansas City.
Red Fang Talk ‘Blood Like Cream’ Video, Drinking Zima, Legalized Marijuana, Next Album + More
The guys in Red Fang recently stopped by Loudwire headquarters to discuss an eclectic variety of topics, and they cracked us up with their quick wit and quirky answers.
Aftershock 2014 Lineup: Rob Zombie, Offspring, Godsmack, Limp Bizkit, Weezer, FFDP + More
The lineup has just been announced for one of the year's most anticipated rock festivals. The Monster Energy Aftershock 2014 fest takes place Sept. 13-14 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, Calif., and features a who's who of hard rock, alt-rock and metal bands.
#NextUp: Heaven’s Basement Build an ‘Empire,’ Perform ‘Nothing Left To Lose’ + ‘Can’t Let Go’
The guys in Heaven's Basement recently stopped by the Loudwire studio to film the first edition of our new series #NextUp, which spotlights a band on the rise
Philip Anselmo Talks Possible Pantera Reunion, Performs With Zakk Wylde and Rex Brown
In a new interview, Philip Anselmo reiterates that the idea of a Pantera reunion is still very intriguing to him, and that he continues to discuss the possibility with Wylde.
Ace Frehley on Current KISS Lineup: ‘I Definitely Blow Tommy Thayer Off the Stage’
In a new interview, Ace Frehley claims that KISS were afraid he'd "blow Tommy Thayer off the stage" with his guitar skills.
Slash Rocks National Anthem at NHL Playoff Game in Los Angeles
Yesterday (May 24), the legendary Slash busted out his inner Jimi Hendrix by performing the national anthem on guitar at the NHL playoff game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Staples Center in L.A.
Motorhead Frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s Face Miraculously Appears on Pancake
It's been said that 'Lemmy is God,' and now we may have proof. Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister's face has miraculously appeared on a pancake!
Marilyn Manson Mourns Death of His Mother
Sad news for Marilyn Manson, aka Brian Warner, who is mourning the death of his mother. Barbara J. Warner passed away at the age of 68 this past Tuesday, May 13, after a long battle with dementia.
Metallica Rock National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
This past Friday (May 16) marked the second annual 'Metallica Night' at the San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park, and the metal legends got the festivities going with a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' before the Giants took on the Miami Marlins.
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley: ‘If I Have One Drink, The Docs Say I Will Die’
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley was missing in action for several weeks, and now it turns out the singer-guitarist was hospitalized after years of alcoholism nearly killed him. The rocker's liver and kidneys recently collapsed as a result of his heavy drinking...