For as long as he can remember, Chuck has been crazy about rock and roll. His first concert was Def Leppard when he was five years old and the rest, as they say, is history. Chuck is the host of Loudwire Nights and he also handles all things over at Ultimate Metallica. There's plenty that can be said about Chuck, but most importantly, he's a fan first and tries to live his life by one simple motto: Full speed or nothin'.
Chuck Armstrong
Wolfgang Van Halen Continues to Celebrate New Signature Guitar – ‘It’s Been Fun Crash Testing It, As My Dad Would Always Put It’
On what would have been his dad's 69th birthday, Wolfgang Van Halen celebrates the announcement of his brand-new signature EVH Gear guitar, the SA-126 guitar.
Wolfgang Van Halen Reflects on Mammoth WVH’s Huge 2023 + Reuniting With Michael Anthony – ‘He’s Family, It Was Long Overdue’
Wolfgang Van Halen reflects on Mammoth WVH's big 2023, from opening for Metallica to releasing 'Mammoth II'; he also shares what's on deck for this year.
Gary Hoey Tells the Story About How He Auditioned For Ozzy Osbourne’s Band – ‘I Owe A Lot to Ozzy, It Was a Fairy Tale Come True’
Guitarist Gary Hoey discusses why he started recording Christmas music and what led to him auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne's band in 1987.
Metallica Reschedule Concert After James Hetfield Tests Positive For COVID
After James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19, Metallica have rescheduled their Sept. 3 show in Glendale, Arizona.
Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell Has Died at Age 56
Smash Mouth's founding frontman Steve Harwell, 56, passed away after health struggles. His legacy includes hits such as "All-Star" and "Walkin' on the Sun" and iconic placement in the "Shrek" soundtrack.
Dave Matthews Plays Intimate Solo Gig in New York City: Photos, Set List
Two-hour performance included stories, jokes and classics from his band's catalog.
You Can Stream and Download Metallica’s First Live Shows of 2023
Metallica have released the official recordings of their first concerts of 2023 and fans can stream or download them right now.
Photos – This Is What the Release of Metallica’s New Album, ’72 Seasons,’ Looked Like
No one gallery of photos can quite capture what it was like for the rock world to come together to celebrate Metallica's new album, but we figured we'd try.
This Is Metallica At Their Best — A Review of ’72 Seasons’
This is not meant to sound like hyperbole; Metallica's new album is the strongest, most powerful statement they've made since '...And Justice For All.'
10 Things We Love About Metallica’s New Album, ’72 Seasons’
Though we could probably name 72 more, these are 10 things we love about Metallica's new album, '72 Seasons.'
Morbid Angel Issue Statement on Illinois Venue Roof Collapse + Fundraiser Started for Man Who Died in Tragedy
Moments before Morbid Angel were scheduled to take the stage at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Ill., the venue's roof collapsed during a powerful storm.
Rare Record Collection Stolen, Includes Four Metallica Albums Worth $3,000
Police in Castlemaine, Victoria, are asking for the public's help in tracking down a stolen record collection, which includes a handful of Metallica albums.
Bob Dylan Reveals He’s Seen Metallica Twice + 5 Other Revelations From Rare New Interview
Bob Dylan recently discussed his latest endeavor, a book entitled 'The Philosophy of Modern Song,' and revealed some fun facts about his musical tastes, too.
WTF: Metallica-Themed AI Generated Art
If you spend any time on social media, there is no doubt you've come across at least one friend who has shared some type of AI artwork.
Here Are Some of the Coolest Metallica Concert Posters From 2022
For anyone who's been lucky enough to catch Metallica in 2022, there is no question that this will go down as one of the best live years of their career.
Download Metallica’s Complete Old-School Concert Honoring Jonny and Marsha Zazula
On Sunday, Nov. 6, Metallica stormed the stage at Hard Rock Live, a 7,000-seat theater in Hollywood, Fla., for an absolutely unforgettable night.