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
Hear Chris Robinson Brotherhood’s Record Store Day Live Track ‘Lazy Days': Exclusive Premiere
Ahead of the release of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood's live LP on Record Store Day, we have a sneak peek of the set's opening track, a cover of Gram Parsons's 1967 tune "Lazy Days."
Listen to Chris Robinson Brotherhood’s New ‘Got Love If You Want It': Exclusive Premiere
Chris Robinson Brotherhood are getting ready to release the third installment in their live series with famed Grateful Dead sound engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson.
‘The Vinyl Revival’ Gets Summed Up In New Infographic
It's no secret we here at Diffuser are fans of vinyl.
Rich Robinson Invites Fans to Woodstock for Intimate Recording Sessions
The Black Crowes guitarist invited fans to participate in the recording of his next album.
Metallica Unleash Studio Demo Version of New Song ‘Lords of Summer’
Metallica fans around the world rejoiced on March 16 as the legendary rock band unveiled their first new song since the 'Beyond Magnetic' EP was released in 2011. 'Lords of Summer' debuted in Bogota, Colombia as the sixth song in the band's set. Now, just a few days later, fans have been blessed with not only the opportunity to own the live performance but also the 'Garage Demo Version' of 'Lords
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.
64-Year-Old Diana Nyad Swims From Cuba to Florida in 53 Hours
For the first time in history, a swimmer has endured the 103-mile route from Havana, Cuba to Key West, Florida, without the assistance of a shark cage. That swimmer, 64-year-old Diana Nyad, began her quest on Saturday, August 31, and finished around 53 hours later on Labor Day.
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...
Best Lars Ulrich Live Photos
As iconic as Hetfield is, as much of a shredder as Hammett is and as crazy as Trujillo is onstage, there is no one more associated with Metallica than Ulrich.