Joel Hoekstra of Whitesnake: "I'm terrified of Rock in Rio"
In an interview with Wikimetal, Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra spoke about his career and his upcoming visit to Brazil, stating…
Vinyl record sales are expected to surpass CD sales for the first time since 1986.
Vinyl record sales are expected to surpass CD sales for the first time since 1986. That's according to…
Slipknot is discussing how to play 'We Are Not Your Kind' in its entirety.
Slipknot will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2020 and, to commemorate, the band may perform 'We Are Not Your Kind' in its entirety, according to Jim Root. Learn more: Continue Reading →
Weezer performs their new metal-inspired single, “The End Of The Game,” on Jimmy Kimmel.
Weezer's new single has a distinctly 80s hair metal vibe. The band performed at…
Kurt Cobain's daughter launches clothing collection based on her father's artwork
Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of Kurt Cobain, has launched a new clothing collection based on her father's drawings and writings
Slipknot: Jay Weinberg meets 14-year-old girl who recorded a cover of "Unsainted"
Jay Weinberg met the 14-year-old girl who had recorded the drum cover of "Unsainted." She said she had fulfilled a dream. Learn more: Continue Reading →
Whitesnake: 11 best songs for a romantic night
In preparation for the tour in Brazil, Wikimetal has compiled a list of the 11 best Whitesnake songs to create…
Green Day is back! Listen to the new single “Father Of All”
Green Day is back, announcing their new album 'Father Of All' and having already released the title track
Post Malone reveals how the collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne came about
Post Malone revealed in an interview how the collaboration with the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, came about. Check it out here: Continue Reading →
Student gets permission from professor to skip class and see Tool concert
A teacher allowed his student to skip class so he wouldn't miss a Tool concert, and the story went viral..
With Andi Deris, Helloween brings together decades of metal and explores new sounds.
Helloween returns to Brazil for Rock In Rio and Rockfest. Vocalist Andi Deris spoke with Wikimetal…
Olavo de Carvalho says that Beatles songs were written by a left-wing sociologist
Olavo de Carvalho claimed that the Beatles were musically semi-illiterate and that a left-wing sociologist wrote the band's songs. Learn more: Continue Reading →
Bruce Dickinson cancels Iron Maiden concert after fan is assaulted by security guards
During an Iron Maiden concert in the United States, Bruce Dickinson stopped the performance after 10 security guards assaulted one of the bandits…
Sleeping With Sirens is back in full force with their new album 'How It Feels To Be Lost'
Sleeping With Sirens is back with the album How It Feels To Be Lost, whose metalcore roots…
Korn releases new single “Can You Hear Me” and announces fictional podcast
To promote their new album, The Nothing, Korn released another new single from the project, "Can You Hear Me," and announced a fictional podcast. Continue Reading →
KZG News: Iron Maiden controversy, new Guns N' Roses song, Zakk Wylde in Brazil and more!
The new episode of KZG News discusses the Iron Maiden controversy, the Sabaton accident, the possible return…
System Of A Down: 'Toxicity' is the definitive declaration of the band's creative insanity.
Toxicity, the second album by System of a Down, is turning 18. The album, a masterpiece by the band, is…
Scott Stapp, from Creed, announces a six-date tour in Brazil.
Scott Stapp, vocalist of Creed, has announced a six-date tour in Brazil to promote his solo career and classic songs from the band. Check it out: Continue Reading →
Iggy Pop releases new synthesizer-driven single, “Sonali”; listen here.
Iggy Pop has released a new synth-heavy single. "Sonali" will be on his new album, Free, which debuts on June 6th…
Poll: Which show is the most anticipated at Rockfest?
Five big names in world rock will share the stage at the first edition of Rockfest. Wikimetal wants to know which…
Slipknot: Is it fair to compare 'We Are Not Your Kind' and 'Iowa'?
Iowa, Slipknot's most celebrated album, turns 18 today. With comparisons to We Are Not Your Kind, we decided to analyze what they have in common. Continue Reading →
Glenn Hughes, former Deep Purple member, joins The Dead Daisies, and unreleased music leaks online
The big news of the week is that Glenn Hughes, formerly of Deep Purple, is now the newest member of The Dead Daisies…
14-year-old girl delivers a killer drum cover of Slipknot's "Unsainted"
14-year-old Maren Alford delivered a killer cover of Slipknot's single "Unsainted." She's a drummer for…
Slipknot: Tortilla Man joins the fun and uses a tortilla as a mask at a show
Slipknot's newest member actually wore a tortilla as a mask at the show on August 23rd, embracing the nickname "Tortilla Man." See photos: Continue Reading →
The Devil Wears Prada announces new album and releases minimalist single
The Devil Wears Prada announced a new album, The Act, and released the first single, “Lines of Your Hands,” in…
Marc Martel, the voice of Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody, performs in Brazil.
The Ultimate Queen Celebration brings Marc Martel, who recorded the vocals for the film Bohemian Rhapsody, to Rio and São Paulo in…
Corey Taylor hopes to release a solo album in 2021.
“I’ve been seriously thinking about doing a solo album and a tour,” said Corey Taylor, explaining that the project isn’t an immediate plan. Continue Reading →
Torture Squad wants fans to choose a track from Asylum of Shadows for an unreleased compilation
Torture Squad wants fans to choose a track from Asylum of Shadows for their upcoming compilation, 'Torture Years'. Find out how to vote here:
Distort, the band of the former Torture Squad guitarist, releases the album New Terror Against Greed
Distort, the raw thrash metal band of Cristiano Fusco, former founding guitarist of Torture Squad, is back with the album…
Bad Wolves release new song “Killing Me Slowly”; listen here
Bad Wolves have released another single in anticipation of their album NATION, which will be released in October. Listen to "Killing Me Slowly" here: Continue Reading →