Every Time I Die announces album and releases first single; listen to “Post-Boredom”
Every Time I Die announced their ninth studio album, 'Radical', for October and, to celebrate the announcement, released…
Knotfest Brasil 2022 announces lineup with Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, Sepultura, Trivium and more
Knotfest Brazil announced the lineup for its 2022 edition in São Paulo this Tuesday, the 17th. Check out the schedule here!
Wikimetal Recommends: The Velvicks and the single “LA”
In this week's Wikimetal Recommends, we present the new single from the Brazilian group The Velvicks, "LA". Listen here! Continue Reading →
Travis Barker travels by plane for the first time since the 2008 plane crash.
Travis Barker celebrated a major personal milestone this Saturday by flying on an airplane for the first time since suffering a stroke…
NorthTale releases a new version of "Follow Me" with Guilherme Hirose on vocals.
The band underwent a lineup change and released a new version of the single to present to fans. Listen now…
Ahmet Zappa describes Frank Zappa as a superhero
During the 83rd edition of 'The Wikimetal Happy Hour', Ahmet Zappa describes Frank Zappa as a superhero. Watch it here! Continue Reading →
The day Brian May and Roger Taylor crashed Alírio Netto's rehearsal.
Alírio Netto tells the story of when he was rehearsing with Queen Extravaganza and Brian May and Roger Taylor stormed in…
Chris Stapleton transforms “Nothing Else Matters” into heavy country rock; listen here.
Chris Stapleton released his cover of the Metallica classic "Nothing Else Matters" as part of 'The Metallica Blacklist' project.
Dream Theater releases the single “The Alien,” which opens their new studio album; listen now.
Dream Theater has released the single "The Alien," the opening track from their new album, A View From The Top Of The World, scheduled for release in October. Continue Reading →
Sepultura releases album 'SepulQuarta' with special guests; listen now.
A project that began with weekly live streams has become a full album packed with collaborations from friends and colleagues of Sepultura.
Brazilian bands you need to listen to: As The Palaces Burn, Tantum, and Desalmado.
Here are three bands to add to your playlist: As The Palaces Burn, Tantum, and Desalmado. Check them out!
Black Swamp Water showcases the best of heavy rock in “Roll Over”; listen here
The band Black Swamp Water releases today, the 12th, exclusively on Wikimetal the single "Roll Over", which comes with a music video. Continue Reading →
The Darkness releases title track from upcoming album; listen to “Motorheart”
The Darkness has released the title track from their upcoming album, Motorheart, which will be available in November. Listen here!
The Heavy Lero program on YouTube will return with a new format and three presenters.
After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kazakhstan-based Heavy Lero program will return in a new format. Find out more…
Thrice takes a risk with a more electronic sound in "Robot Soft Exorcism"; listen here.
Thrice has just released "Robot Soft Exorcism," a track that will be featured on their upcoming album, 'Horizons/East'. Continue Reading →
Metallica releases alternate version of “Nothing Else Matters”; listen here.
Metallica has released an alternate version of "Nothing Else Matters," which will be part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of 'Black Anatomy'..
From Volbeat to St. Vincent: list includes new versions of classics from Metallica's 'Black Album'.
Metallica will release an album with different reinterpretations to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 'Black Album' and we've made a selection…
Robert Plant announces new album of covers with Alison Krauss and releases “Can't Let Go”
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have reunited for their second album of cover songs, scheduled for release this year. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
The Velvicks release a powerful single; listen to “LA” now.
The Velvicks are back. Today, the 12th, the Brazilian band based in New York presents “LA”, the first single from…
Max Cavalera says he's not afraid of controversy with politics.
During his appearance at the 80th Wikimetal Happy Hour, Max Cavalera discussed the current political landscape and said he was "not afraid of…
Baby invades stage at extreme metal show and has fun; watch here
A boy of approximately one year old invaded the stage during a show at the Obscene Extreme 2021 festival in the Czech Republic. Continue Reading →
Max Cavalera says Marc Rizzo left Soulfly for "personal reasons."
Max Cavalera, frontman of Soulfly, said that guitarist Marc Rizzo, who had been with the band since 2004, left because…
Coheed and Cambria releases music video for “Shoulders,” marking a new phase for the band
The band Coheed and Cambria has returned after three years with a new single. "Shoulders" is the group's first release…
Scorpions share rehearsal video with snippet of unreleased song; watch it.
A short video of Scorpions shows the group rehearsing an unreleased song, apparently titled "Seventh Sun". Continue Reading →
Dream Theater releases a snippet of a new song; listen now
On Monday, the 9th, Dream Theater released a snippet of the song "The Alien," the opening track of their album, on social media…
Ahmet Zappa talks about having Frank Zappa as a father figure.
In a conversation with Nando Machado on The Wikimetal Happy Hour, Ahmet Zappa talked about what it was like having the iconic Frank…
Limp Bizkit cancels tour citing caution and denies that guitarist has Covid-19.
Limp Bizkit said they were concerned about the safety of the band members, crew, and fans, and therefore felt it best to cancel the remainder of the tour. Continue Reading →
Sepultura curates a playlist of Brazilian bands for Deezer; listen now.
Sepultura, in partnership with Deezer, has released an exclusive playlist called "Metal do Brasil" (Brazilian Metal). Listen to the selection here.
Stephen Pearcy, of Ratt, reveals his battle with cancer.
Stephen Pearcy, frontman of Ratt, detailed his battle with liver cancer three years ago. Learn more here.
Sit Down In Front: New Zealand punk band releases political single – listen here
The New Zealand band Sit Down In Front released a political single to celebrate the announcement of their EP, which will be released this year. Continue Reading →