Kurt Cobain: Opera about the musician's final days is criticized by a family representative.
Kurt Cobain's estate criticized an opera inspired by the stage adaptation of Gus Van Sant's film Last Days.
Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard announce shows in Brazil for 2023; see dates.
Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard have announced a joint world tour with dates in Latin America. Check it out here!
Lzzy Hale appears in GWAR's bloody music video; watch "The Cutter"
GWAR has released the music video for "The Cutter," a bloody video featuring Lzzy Hale from Halestorm. Watch it here! Continue Reading →
AA Williams: dark and delicate, London singer blends heavy metal with classical music.
London-based musician AA Williams told Wikimetal about her inspirations for creating her unique sound and the album 'As The Moon…
Judas Priest and Pantera will perform a single show in São Paulo; see details.
Judas Priest and the Pantera tribute reunion will perform in São Paulo in December. Check out the details here!
Lollapalooza: website uses Spotify to create your ideal festival lineup.
Brazilian Matheus Bermudes Viana imagined what it would be like if each of us had our own Lollapalooza lineup. Check it out! Continue Reading →
Matt Skiba discusses his departure from blink-182 in an open letter; read it here
Matt Skiba released an open letter to his blink-182 bandmates and fans commenting on his departure from the band after…
KK Downing confirms he will perform with Judas Priest at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KK Downing revealed during a recent interview that he will be performing with Judas Priest at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony…
Ghost, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and more are nominated for the 2022 American Music Awards
The nominees for the 2022 American Music Awards have been announced. Among the rock and metal names, Måneskin stood out. See here! Continue Reading →
Gojira releases single “Our Time Is Now”, soundtrack for NHL video game; listen
Gojira has released the single "Our Time Is New." The track is part of the soundtrack for the video game franchise…
Lacuna Coil releases a new version of 'Comalies' in celebration of the album's 20th anniversary.
Lacuna Coil released a new "deconstructed" version of the album 'Comalies' this Friday, the 14th. The new version is titled 'Comalies…
Alter Bridge releases seventh studio album 'Pawns & Kings'; listen now
Alter Bridge released their seventh studio album, 'Pawns & Kings', this Friday, the 14th. Listen now! Continue Reading →
Red Hot Chili Peppers release album 'Return Of The Dream Canteen'; listen here
Red Hot Chili Peppers released their album Return Of The Dream Canteen this Friday, the 14th. The album marks their 13th…
Review: Slipknot makes peace with the past and releases 'The End, So Far'
'The End, So Far', the seventh studio album, presents a more mature, chaotic Slipknot, ready for a new cycle..
Ghost releases live video of “Mary on a Cross”; watch it here
Ghost released a live video of their performance of "Mary on a Cross" in Tampa, Florida, just before the end of their North American tour. Continue Reading →
Judas Priest has recorded drums, guitar and bass for a new album, says Richie Faulkner.
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has revealed the progress of the band's new album, the successor to 2018's 'Firepower'.
Ozzy Osbourne: "13 doesn't sound like a Black Sabbath album"
Ozzy Osbourne confessed during a recent interview that he doesn't consider '13' a Black Sabbath album. Find out more here.
Disturbed announces new album and releases first single; listen to “Unstoppable”
Disturbed officially announced their new album 'Divisive' and, to celebrate the release, launched the first single from the project, “Unstoppable”. Continue Reading →
Avatar releases powerful single “Valley of Disease”; listen here
Swedish band Avatar has released the single “Valley of Disease.” The song will be part of their new album, which is still untitled…
Thousand Thoughts debuts in nu metal with the album 'Better Than Never'; listen here.
British band Thousand Thoughts released their debut album, 'Better Than Never', this Friday, the 23rd. Listen now!
Adam Levine says that "hot girls" don't listen to heavy metal
After controversy involving Adam Levine's alleged infidelity, comments about female metal fans go viral. Find out everything about the case here. Continue Reading →
Tristania announces the end of her activities and cancels shows in Brazil
The Norwegian gothic metal band Tristania has announced the end of their activities after a 26-year career. See the statement…
Lacuna Coil releases music video for new version of “Swamped”; watch it.
Lacuna Coil has released a music video for the new version of "Swamped," which is part of the new album release…
Smith/Kotzen returns with the album 'Better Days… And Nights'; listen now.
The Smith/Kotzen project, featuring Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and The Winery Dogs vocalist Richie Kotzen, is back. Continue Reading →
Behemoth releases album 'Opvs Contra Natvram'; listen now
Behemoth released their new studio album 'Opvs Contra Natvram' this Friday, the 16th, marking their 12th work. Listen now!
Nervous: Mia Wallace withdraws from tour and band announces replacement.
Mia Wallace, bassist for Nervosa, has announced her departure from the band and the tour due to "family issues." Learn more here!
David Andersson, guitarist for Soilwork, dies at age 47
David Andersson, guitarist for Soilwork, has passed away at the age of 47. The news was announced by the band in a social media post. Continue Reading →
Ozzy Osbourne releases album 'Patient Number 9'; listen now.
Ozzy Osbourne has released the album 'Patience Number 9'. The work, produced by Andrew Watt, marks his 13th studio album…
Mike Patton confirms return to the stage after agoraphobia diagnosis.
Mike Patton has confirmed his return to the stage after having cancelled shows with Faith No More and Mr. Bungle last year…
David Lee Roth releases new version of “Panama”; listen here.
David Lee Roth shared a previously unreleased solo version of Van Halen's classic "Panama," recorded earlier this year. Listen here! Continue Reading →