Serj Tankian will release a solo EP with songs that were originally intended for a new System of a Down album.
Vocalist Serj Tankian revealed that he had "five songs that he was going to release with SOAD, but it seems that this didn't happen..."
This week's new releases are featured in the playlist: Grey Daze, Alice Cooper, Behemoth, and more
Every Friday, Wikimetal brings together the top releases from the world of rock and heavy metal. Today we have Grey Daze, Alice…
Pearl Jam reflects on natural disasters in the music video for "Retrograde"
Pearl Jam released the music video for "Retrograde," a track from their latest album, Gigaton, on Thursday the 14th. The animated video features images of a fortune teller with a ball of... Continue Reading →
Misery Signals releases first song with original vocalist in 16 years; listen here.
The influential band Misery Signals is back! The group has announced their fourth album, Ultraviolet, their first in…
Wikimetal Quarantine: Brazilian bands you need to know (Part 4)
Wikimetal has selected four Brazilian bands that we recommend you check out (and support), while most people are at home in quarantine.
Within Temptation, Winterfylleth, and Killswitch Engage: Listen to this week's new releases
Every Friday, Wikimetal brings together the top releases from the world of rock and heavy metal. Today we have Within Temptation, Winterfylleth, Killswitch Engage and more! Continue Reading →
David Gilmour streams 'Live at Pompeii' on YouTube; watch it here
This Friday, the 8th, David Gilmour will stream 'Live at Pompeii' as part of Pink Floyd Fridays, which has been running for a few years…
Jim Root, from Slipknot, is planning a solo project to "keep himself busy."
Unable to tour to promote their recent album, We Are Not Your Kind, the members of Slipknot are…
The Paraná state government approves Heavy Metal Day in honor of Andre Matos.
The governor of Paraná has signed into law the bill establishing June 8th as "State Heavy Metal Day" in Paraná. Learn more here. Continue Reading →
Nervosa releases statement following the departure of Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto.
Following the announcement of Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto's departure, Nervosa released a statement revealing the future of…
Luana Dametto announces her departure from the band Nervosa after Fernanda Lira leaves.
Hours after vocalist Fernanda Lira announced her departure from the band Nervosa, bassist Luana Dametto made the same announcement…
Post Malone performs a live tribute to Nirvana with Travis Barker on drums; watch it.
It's no secret that rapper Post Malone is a rock fan. Now, the musician has performed a set consisting entirely of Nirvana songs. Watch it here! Continue Reading →
João Gordo is the 4th guest on 'The Wikimetal Happy Hour'; find out more.
João Gordo, from Ratos de Porão, will be chatting with Nando Machado on Wikimetal's Instagram this Sunday, the 26th, at 6 PM…
Ozzy Osbourne releases t-shirt and mask cursing the coronavirus
Amid the pandemic, Ozzy Osbourne released a stylized t-shirt and mask cursing the new coronavirus. See it here and find out more…
Ministry releases new song; listen to “Alert Level”
Ministry hit the right note with the timing of the release of “Alert Level.” Their new single aims to raise awareness of the times we are living in. Continue Reading →
Trivium, Evanescence, Rolling Stones and more: playlist features this week's new releases
Every Friday, Wikimetal brings together the biggest releases from the world of rock and heavy metal. Today we have Trivium, Evanescence, Rolling…
Lamb of God releases new song; listen to “New Colossal Hate”
Lamb of God may have delayed the release of their album, but they're still giving fans the…
Trivium releases another unreleased song, on the eve of their new album; listen here.
Next Friday, Trivium will release their ninth studio album, What the Dead Men Say. Just before the release, the group has released another single! Continue Reading →
Wikimetal Quarantine: Brazilian bands you need to know (Part 3)
Wikimetal has selected five Brazilian bands that we recommend you get to know (and support), while most people are at home in quarantine.
Derek Jones, guitarist and founder of Falling in Reverse, dies at age 35.
Derek Jones, guitarist for Falling in Reverse, has died at age 35, according to vocalist Ronnie Radke. The cause of death…
Bob Dylan releases another unreleased song; listen here.
After returning with his first new song in 12 years and topping the Billboard charts for the first time, Bob Dylan has released another track. Listen here! Continue Reading →
Roadie Crew debuts hard rock and metal show on YouTube with an exclusive interview with Sepultura.
The Brazilian magazine Roadie Crew launched its YouTube channel with the show Storyteller. The first episode aired…
Dave Grohl creates a quarantine playlist featuring The Beatles, Alice Cooper, and more
Dave Grohl, lead singer of the Foo Fighters, created a special playlist for quarantine. The list considered the "ten stages of…
Ian Anderson dedicates a song of gratitude to those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Ian Anderson and Leslie Mandoki recorded the song "We Say Thank You" as a way of thanking those on the front lines during the pandemic. Continue Reading →
Bob Dylan reaches the top of the Billboard charts for the first time in his career.
Recently, Bob Dylan decided to resume his work in the studio by releasing "Murder Most Foul," his first new song since 2012
Sammy Hagar says he wasn't responsible for the phase when Van Halen used (and abused) keyboards.
Sammy Hagar denied the accusation that he was responsible for the phase in which Van Halen used keyboards in their music…
The manuscript of "Hey Jude" written by Paul McCartney sells for over R$4 million
The original manuscript of the Beatles' hit "Hey Jude" was sold for US$910,000, approximately R$4.6 million, in an online auction. Learn more here. Continue Reading →
Linkin Park is one of the most listened-to bands on YouTube.
Linkin Park is one of the most listened-to bands in YouTube history, according to Chart Data, a company specializing in…
August Burns Red works with a formula, but delivers a powerful album
On April 3rd, August Burns Red released the album 'Guardians', the eighth of their career, and if…
Cypher16 releases new single and unveils music video; listen to “Break”
British band Cypher16 released their first single and music video from their second album, It's A Long Way Back (From This Road), this Friday, the 10th. Continue Reading →