At The Gates releases “Spectre of Extinction”, the first single from their new album.
At The Gates has released the first sample from their new album 'The Nightmare of Being'. Listen to "Spectre of Extinction" now!
Exclusive: Sunken State releases single “Separation Has Begun”
The South African band Sunken State releases this Friday, the 30th, exclusively on Wikimetal the single "Separation Has Begun".
Tom Morello and Pussy Riot team up for activist anthem; listen to “Weather Strike”
Tom Morello and the Pussy Riot group have teamed up for "Weather Strike," an activist anthem accompanied by a music video directed by Ksti Hu. Continue Reading →
Exclusive: Transport League releases “March, Kiss Die” featuring Sal Abruscato
The band Transport League exclusively releases the music video for their new single "March, Kiss Die" featuring… on Wikimetal
Bruce Dickinson: “Tears Of The Dragon” gets a folk version with Aline Happ
Bruce Dickinson's classic "Tears of the Dragon" gets a folk version sung by Aline Happ. Listen here!
Police investigate hardcore concert in New York with over 2,000 people.
Over the weekend, a hardcore concert with more than 2,000 people took place in NYC, breaking social distancing rules. Continue Reading →
Download Festival 2022 announces Deftones, Korn, Megadeth, in addition to Iron Maiden and KISS.
Download, one of Europe's biggest rock and metal festivals, has announced the lineup for its 2022 edition. Check it out…
Val Santos releases “Dead Words” with Leandro Caçoilo and Felipe Machado; listen here.
Val Santos released “Dead Words”, which features vocals by Leandro Caçoilo and a guitar solo by…
Wikimetal Recommends: August Burns Red and the EP 'Guardians Sessions' featuring b-sides and new versions.
August Burns Red released an EP with recordings that took place during the making of their latest release, 'Guardians', in 2020. Continue Reading →
Red Fang releases single “Funeral Coach”; listen here
Red Fang has released another single from their upcoming studio album, 'Arrows', scheduled for release on June 4th. Listen now…
Def Leppard announces third part of special box set featuring rarities and live recordings.
Def Leppard has announced that on June 11th they will release the third part of the special box set which includes…
Five Finger Death Punch makes a joke with their cover of Extreme's "More Than Words".
In a playful moment, vocalist Ivan Moody and guitarist Andy James "accidentally" hit a wrong note and make fun of the song. Continue Reading →
Rammstein: Fan creates LEGO version of the band's stage.
A Rammstein fan recreated the band's entire stage on the LEGO website, generating buzz that even reached the band itself…
Johnny Rotten calls new Sex Pistols series the "most disrespectful piece of shit" he's ever seen.
Johnny Rotten is not at all happy with the new Sex Pistols biopic and called it "shit..."
Exclusive: Electric Boys release music video for the 70s-inspired "Tumblin Dominoes"
Swedish band Electric Boys released today, the 26th, the music video for the single "Tumblin Dominoes," which will be on the album 'Ups!de Down'. Watch it here! Continue Reading →
King Diamond announces comic book inspired by the classic album 'Abigail'.
King Diamond has announced the release of a comic book inspired by his 1987 album 'Abigail'. Learn more here!
Tarja postpones shows in Brazil to April 2022; see new dates.
Finnish singer Tarja Turunen had a tour scheduled for Latin America in September 2021. See…
Korn confirms they've finished writing songs for their new album.
Korn is already preparing their next studio album, according to vocalist Jonathan Davis. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
Dave Grohl releases cover of punk classic with daughter Violet; listen here.
Dave Grohl, lead singer of the Foo Fighters, has released a song he recorded with his daughter Violet. Listen here!
Of Mice & Men announces new EP and releases powerful title track; listen to “Bloom”
Mice & Men has announced that they will be releasing another EP. 'Bloom' continues the series of releases that will…
Till Lindemann releases ballad sung in Russian; listen here
Till Lindemann, vocalist of Rammstein, released a song in Russian titled “Любимый город” (roughly translated as “Beloved City”). Continue Reading →
Brazilian bands you need to know: Murdock, Madyhouse, and Bonfire Season
Keep discovering great names in Brazilian music with Wikimetal! Today, get to know Murdock, Madyhouse, and Bonfire Season.
Newlyweds choose Napalm Death for their first dance; watch it here.
A couple had their first dance to the music of none other than Napalm Death. The couple's choice was…
Tuatha de Dannan releases video for the "King" policy; watch it here.
Tuatha de Dannan has released a lyric video for the song "King," from their latest studio album, In Nomine Éireann, released last year. Continue Reading →
Rob Zombie may be making a new film adaptation of 'The Munsters'.
The classic TV series 'The Munsters' may get a film adaptation written and directed by Rob Zombie, according to Bloody Disgusting.
Mudvayne announces reunion after 12 years without shows
Mudvayne is back! After 12 years since their last show, the iconic group has announced they will reunite for…
Aline Happ presents a folk and gothic version of "Shout" by Tears for Fears.
Singer Aline Happ released a cover of "Shout" by Tears for Fears, an '80s classic, on her YouTube channel. Continue Reading →
Silverstein criticizes the "dishonest system" in his new song, "Bankrupt"
Silverstein has released a new single, “Bankrupt,” criticizing the “rotten system” of our society. Listen here!
Jon Schaffer pleads guilty to charges related to the Capitol break-in.
Jon Schaffer stormed the Capitol in January of this year as part of a protest against the results of the presidential election…
Eddie Van Halen: Classic Frankenstrat guitar goes up for auction
Heritage Auctions has announced the auction of the legendary Frankenstrat guitar, formerly belonging to the late Eddie Van Halen. See it here! Continue Reading →