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
‘Metallica Through The Never’ – Movie Review
Regardless of how many times you have seen Metallica live, or if you've never been fortunate enough to catch them in concert, if you're a fan of the band, you'll want to see 'Metallica Through The Never.' The film is a 92-minute opus that will likely leave theatergoers speechless when the end credits roll.
Metallica ‘Destroy’ New York City’s Legendary Apollo Theater
When it was announced that Metallica were to play the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City, fans had no idea what they would be in for. After all, the capacity of the Apollo is 1,506 and Metallica are used to playing shows of 50,000 and above. But with the help of SiriusXM, the band gave fans the show of a lifetime, with nonstop, in-your-face metal packaged in an unbelievably intimate setting
10 Awesome Metallica Live Performances
In Metallica's first-ever full-length feature film, 'Metallica: Through The Never,' the legendary metal band performs an epic concert in the midst of apocalyptic destruction. With a massive stage set-up and a near-flawless set list, Metallica prove why they're one of the greatest bands in rock history, whether they're performing live or on the big screen.
Exclusive: Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett Discusses 30th Anniversary of ‘Kill ‘Em All’
On July 25, 1983, Metallica released their debut studio album, 'Kill 'Em All.' Initially, 'Kill 'Em All' was not commercially successful, but 30 years later it is regarded as one of the best thrash metal albums of all time. Its rawness and speed are unmatched, and guitarist Kirk Hammett gives us a better understanding of why it is such a gritty album.
Guns N’ Roses Bring the Classics to Brooklyn
There was a lot of excitement leading up to Guns N' Roses' intimate performance at Brooklyn Bowl in North Williamsburg.
10 Awesome Kirk Hammett Guitar Solos
Metallica have created some of the most critically acclaimed music in the world of rock and metal over the course of three decades. And one of the foundations of their music has been Kirk Hammett's stellar guitar playing. He's behind some of the biggest face-melting tunes in history and he's never shown any signs of slowing down...
10 Best Metallica Drum Tracks
We've counted down Metallica's best songs, highlighted Kirk Hammett's best guitar solos and have listed the late Cliff Burton's most memorable bass lines. But now it's time to give the drummer his due -- that's right, we're celebrating the work of the one and only Lars Ulrich. Without Ulrich, Metallica would h...
Metallica Show Their Thrash Roots With Footage of ‘My Apocalypse’ from ‘Quebec Magnetic’
Perhaps the thrashiest tune from Metallica's 2008 'Death Magnetic,' 'My Apocalypse' is a powerful, non-stop rocker that perfectly displays the band's roots from the '80s. Fast guitars, pummeling drums and in-your-face lyrics, 'My Apocalypse' is the epitome of everything Metallica stand for.
Metallica Release ‘The Four Horsemen’ From ‘Quebec Magnetic’ – Video of the Week
With the impending release of Metallica's 'Quebec Magnetic,' a DVD/Blu-Ray release that captures two concerts filmed in 2009 in Quebec City, the band has been getting fans excited by dropping sneak peeks of what to expect. We've seen the performances of 'Master of Puppets' and 'The Day That Never Comes,' but perhaps the coolest performance is the latest sneak peek, 'The Four Horsemen...
‘Hit the Lights’ – Story Behind the Song
Opening with a thrashy mish-mash of distortion and ear-piercing drums, Metallica's 'Hit the Lights' is four minutes and seventeen seconds of non-stop metal. As the first track to 1983's 'Kill 'Em All,' 'Hit the Lights' sets the stage for what fans can expect from the album as a whole...
Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Rock the Barclays Center in Brooklyn
After touring Europe together last year, Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler joined forces and hit the road for a string of dates in the states this fall. On Nov. 22, the two legends played their final show of the tour at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N...
Metallica Perform ‘…And Justice For All’ in Mexico City – Video of the Week
We could watch live Metallica videos all day long. Okay, okay, we already kind of do that. After watching hours and hours of videos, we found one that we can't wait to feature today. In this Video of the Week, we take a trip to Mexico City where we get to go backstage to see Metallica in one of their epic pre-show practice sessions, this time jamming on the instrumental, 'Orion.' As they wrap up t