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
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.
Fans Find Original 7-Inch Singles From Jack White’s Early Band, the Upholsterers
Die-hard fans of Jack White know all about his history -- and we're not talking about the work he did with the White Stripes (come on).
‘The Vinyl Revival’ Gets Summed Up In New Infographic
It's no secret we here at Diffuser are fans of vinyl.
20 Years Ago: The Black Crowes Shock America With ‘Amorica’
If it's been sitting on your shelf, let the 20th anniversary of 'Amorica' serve as the perfect reason to revisit one of the greatest records released in the last two decades.
OK Go Play ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’
From playing Ms. Pacman with Elliott Smith to powerful bouts of flatulence, we get to the bottom of OK Go's Wikipedia page.
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.
Rich Robinson, ‘The Ceaseless Sight’ – Album Review
Rich Robinson’s third studio album as a solo artist finds the guitarist in a familiar yet brand new groove.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood, ‘Phosphorescent Harvest’ – Album Review
We review 'Phosphorescent Harvest,' the new album by the Chris Robinson Brotherhood.
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.
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.
Mitt Romney’s Concession Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]
Shortly after midnight on Nov. 7, 2012, former presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed supporters in Boston, Mass. with his official concession speech. Romney lost the race to the White House after President Barack Obama clinched 303 electoral votes to Romney's 206.
President Obama’s Re-Election Victory Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]
On Nov. 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States of America by the American people after clinching 303 electoral votes (270 votes are needed for the presidency).