Joe DiVita

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

Metallica Announce First 2026 Tour Dates

Metallica are bringing Pantera, Avatar, Gojira and Knocked Loose on tour with them in 2026. See all the dates.

The Best Album by 15 Legendary Thrash Metal Bands

Loudwire singles out 15 big thrash bands and names the best album by each.

6 Big Things That Happened at Sonic Temple 2025

Loudwire was at Sonic Temple 2025 and these are the big things that happened at the Columbus, Ohio festival.

How to Do Comedy Like a Rock Star

In this clip from the Beardo and Weirdo podcast, Chris Kael recalls discovering the true genius of Metallica as a kid.

The 101 Rock + Metal Songs With Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams

Some of the biggest hits ever.

40 Years of Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Talking About Metallica

In this Loud List, watch video clips from across four decades of interview featuring Megadeth's Dave Mustaine talking about Metallica.

Metallica Voted Best Dad Rock Band of All Time in March Dadness Tournament

Loudwire's March Dadness tournament has come to an end with fans voting for Metallica as the Best Dad Rock Band of All Time.

Running Into Metallica in Hawaii

In this Beardo and Weirdo podcast clip, Craig Gass tells Chris Kael about spotting Metallica members in Hawaii while others were oblivious.

Championship Round – Vote for the Best Dad Rock Band of All Time

It's Metallica Vs. Nirvana in the championship round of Loudwire's March Dadness tournament. Vote now to crown the Best Dad Rock Band of All Time!

Final Four! Vote for the Best Dad Rock Band of All Time

It's the fourth round of Loudwire's March Dadness tournament. Vote to help crown the Best Dad Rock Band of All Time. The winners advance to the championship.