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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Cover Art Unveiled for Metallica / Lou Reed Disc
Metallica and Lou Reed have been teasing us with new details about their collaborative album 'Lulu,' which hits stores on Nov. 1. Well, now they've unveiled the cover art for the disc.
Metallica and Lou Reed Announce November 1 Release Date for Joint Album
Just a couple of days after launching a website devoted to their joint album, Metallica and Lou Reed have announced a Nov. 1 release date for the as-yet-untitled disc. In addition, the collaborative project has posted behind-the-scenes photos on its Facebook page.
Metallica and Lou Reed Photo Surfaces on Collaborative Website
A couple of months ago, Metallica and Lou Reed revealed that they were collaborating on a joint album. Now, an official website has surfaced with the above photo of the metal kings posing with the former Velvet Underground frontman.
Metallica Amass 20 Million Facebook Fans as Black Album Celebrates 20th Birthday
While Metallica plan to celebrate their 30th anniversary as a band later this year, the number 20 looms large this summer. The metal mavens recently passed 20 million Facebook followers and today (Aug. 12) they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark 1991 self-titled album, also known as the Black Album.