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Kneecap responds to Sharon Osbourne for supporting anti-immigration march

Irish rap group Kneecap told Sharon Osbourne to "f*** off" after the businesswoman supported an anti-immigration march in London.

Fear Factory

Bangers Open Air 2026: Torture Squad replaces Fear Factory after cancellation

Bangers Open Air 2026 announced that Torture Squad will be part of the festival's lineup, replacing Fear Factory, who cancelled their participation

Scorpions. Credit: Jéssica Marinho

Scorpions cancel India tour due to "unforeseen medical reasons"

Scorpions have cancelled their tour of India due to "unforeseen medical reasons". The band would have returned to the country for the first time since…

Fear Factory cancels participation in Bangers Open Air 2026 and postpones tour

Fear Factory announced this Monday, the 20th, the postponement of their South American tour due to "personal problems of…

Somos Rock Festival is postponed to the second half of the year and will have a new line-up

Through social media, the Somos Rock Festival announced the postponement of the edition that was to take place this weekend to…

Crypta officially announces Victoria Villarreal as new guitarist

Crypta has announced Victoria Villarreal as their new permanent guitarist. The group had previously performed officially as a trio.

Heavy metal vinyl records. Credit: Press release

Vinyl Record Day: How heavy metal keeps physical media culture alive

Vinyl Record Day, celebrated in Brazil on April 20th, marks one of the most symbolic dates for…

Pop singer Charli XCX announces that her new album will be rock

British pop singer Charli XCX has announced she will be making a rock album. According to her, the work will be a…

10 rock and heavy metal bands you need to know: The Arsenics, Staut, and more

This list features 10 rock and heavy metal bands that we recently discovered on the Groover platform. Check it out!

Rock and metal releases of the week: Venom, From Ashes To New and more

This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new songs from Venom, From Ashes To New…

Bad Religion at Riot Fest 2025. Credits: Marcela Lorenzetti

Bad Religion: 3 unusual stories that marked the beginning of the band

Bad Religion returns to Brazil for a one-off solo show at Espaço Unimed on April 28th. Relive some stories…

Rock and metal releases of the week: Evanescence, Atreyu and more

This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Evanescence, Atreyu, and more.

In Flames. Credits: Press Release

5 songs that can't be missing from In Flames' shows in Brazil

On April 23rd, São Paulo will host a side show by In Flames, who are returning to Brazil as part of…

Iron Maiden. Credit: Press release/John McMurtrie

Iron Maiden: Relive 4 historic moments of the band in Brazil

Iron Maiden returns to Brazil in October with the Run For Your Lives Tour at Allianz Parque, on the 25th…

Johanna Sadonis, Rebeca Li and Prika Amaral. Credit: Reproduction/Instagram

From Lucifer to Nervosa: Artists talk about being a woman in rock and metal

Thinking about March 8th, International Women's Day, Wikimetal spoke with Prika Amaral, Johanna Sadonis, Receba Li and…

The best songs of 2025

The 400 best rock and metal songs of 2025 in one playlist; check it out here

In recent years, Wikimetal has always dedicated a good portion of its space to promoting new bands, rock and metal releases, and…

Ozzy Osbourne. Credits: Reproduction/Ross Halfin/Live Nation

The documentary 'Ozzy: No Escape From Now' shows Ozzy Osbourne in a never-before-seen light.

New documentary about Ozzy Osbourne portrays the singer in his most human form. The film is available on the Paramount+ streaming service.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Credit: Press Release

'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere': Art born from conflict and healing.

'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere', the Bruce Springsteen biopic, opens October 30th in all cinemas...

Slipknot 2024

Behind the masks: What working with Slipknot taught me about the music industry.

Music producer Mabel Radel details her experience working with Slipknot and how it taught her…

Ghost

[ARTICLE] Who is the best Ghost Pope? 

In an opinion piece, Ayla Pupo, from Ghost Brazil, constructs an argument aimed at defining the best Pope created by Ghost.

Guns N' Roses. Credit: Press release/Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses delivers historic show in Salvador with "Patience" and the band in top form

Guns N' Roses performed in Salvador for the first time last Wednesday, the 15th, to an audience of 40,000 people.

Roxette in São Paulo. Credit: Jéssica Marinho/ Wikimetal

Roxette returns to Brazil with a nostalgic show that respects Marie's legacy

Possessing some of the greatest classics of the 80s, Roxette performed in São Paulo, at Espaço Unimed, last Tuesday, the 14th.

Public Image Ltd. in São Paulo. Credit: Jéssica Marinho

Public Image Ltd proves its strength in historic return to Brazil

Cine Joia hosted one of the most iconic and unpredictable names in post-punk history on the 8th of this month…

Guns N' Roses. Credit: Press release/Guns N' Roses

With a long and explosive show, Guns N' Roses closes out Monsters of Rock 2026

Guns N' Roses returned to São Paulo with the task of being the main attraction at Monsters of Rock 2026 and…

Lynyrd Skynyrd thrills Monsters of Rock 2026 with their classic southern rock

One of the biggest names in classic rock history, Lynyrd Skynyrd arrived at Monsters of Rock 2026 as a co-headliner.

Extreme ignites Monsters of Rock 2026 with a technically proficient show packed with hits

One of the leading names in hard rock to emerge in the late 1980s, Extreme returned to Brazil to…

Nevermore. Credit: Press release

Nevermore: Jeff Loomis talks about Warell Dane, Berzan Önen's arrival, and more

In an interview with Wikimetal, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke about Nevermore's return, Warrel Dane's legacy, Berzan's choice…

Smith/Kotzen. Credit: Reproduction/Nathalie Smith

Smith/Kotzen promises “total chaos and complete destruction” at Bangers Open Air 2026

In an interview with Wikimetal, Richie Kotzen talked about his expectations for Smith;Kotzen's shows in Brazil and much more. Read more…

A headliner at Lollapalooza Brazil, Viagra Boys likes samba and Sepultura

In an interview with Wikimetal, the Viagra Boys vocalist discussed some stories about the band and revealed that he likes Sepultura and…

Hurricanes. Credit: Press release

Hurricanes talks about their experience playing at Lollapalooza Brazil: "We pleased Skrillex fans"

Hurricanes made their debut at Lollapalooza Brazil last Saturday, the 21st, sharing the stage with Skrillex, Cypress Hill, and Foto em Grupo.

Within Temptation at Summer Breeze 2024

Interview: Within Temptation discusses Brazilian fans, new album, and political views

In an interview with Wikimetal, the vocalist of Within Temptation spoke about politics, the affection of Brazilian fans, details of the new album and more

Angra, the 'Rebirth' era. Credit: Press release

Angra reunion: Rafael Bittencourt talks about Bangers Open Air, Andre Matos' legacy and more

In an interview with Wikimetal, guitarist Rafael Bittencourt reflected on Angra's trajectory and talked about the reunion show…