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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Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Welcomes Third Daughter, Loses His Father
This month has brought both wonderful and tragic events to Dave Grohl and his family.
Pearl Jam Producer Rick Parashar Dies at 50
Rick Parashar, who produced Pearl Jam's 'Ten' and other notable albums, has passed away at the age of 50.
Evanescence’s Amy Lee Gives Birth to Baby Boy
A big congratulations to Evanescence singer Amy Lee, who gave birth to a baby boy on Monday (July 28).
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Recalls Phone Conversation With Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain
We had the opportunity to ask Weird Al about his phone conversation with Kurt Cobain when he was seeking permission to spoof Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'
Metal Youngsters Unlocking the Truth Ink Major Deal With Sony Records
Last year, Unlocking the Truth were playing the streets of New York City. A year later, the youngsters have just signed a major record deal with Sony.
Judas Priest Celebrate ‘Redeemer of Souls’ Release With Revved Up Entrance Into NYC Album Signing
Judas Priest marked the release of their stellar new album 'Redeemer of Souls' with a grand entrance into the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City's Times Square.
Black Sabbath Play Final Scheduled 2014 Show as Tony Iommi Vows Band Will Tour Again
Black Sabbath played their final scheduled show of 2014, which was rumored to be their last ever gig, but Tony Iommi has vowed the band will tour again.
Motorhead Fan Left With Blood Clot on Brain After Aggressive Headbanging
Talk about metal! A German man was left bleeding from the brain after headbanging too hard at a Motorhead show, according to specialists who treated the fan.
Metallica Take on the Haters at Glastonbury Gig With Explosive Set, Expressive T-Shirt + More
Metallica responded to all the weeks of backlash leading up to their headlining set at Glastonbury fest in England in a very clever and explosive way.
Judas Priest Talk Coincidences and Camaraderie With Black Sabbath
Judas Priest talk about a few similarities between their upcoming album and Black Sabbath's latest album, as well as the bond the bands share.
Korn Unleash New Song ‘Hater’
Korn have released a brand-new song called 'Hater' that appears on the upcoming expanded reissue of the band's 2013 album 'The Paradigm Shift.'
Kid Band’s Weezer Performance Comes ‘Undone’
We often make it a point on Loudwire to highlight great rock or metal performances by kids, but here's one that recently came 'Undone.'