Mayhem: Guitarist shows symptoms of the new coronavirus, but is unable to get tested
Mayhem guitarist Teloch posted on his social media that he is in quarantine suffering from symptoms of the new…
Skyscraper releases music video for unreleased track “The Truth”; watch it here
The band Skyscraper has returned and released the music video for their new song "The Truth." The track will be part of their upcoming album…
Bring Me The Horizon promises the "return of guttural vocals" on their new album.
Bring Me The Horizon is in quarantine in a studio, using the time to work on their next album, the successor to amo (2019). During social distancing, the band… Continue Reading →
Opeth postpones one-off show in Brazil to 2021.
Opeth is the latest band to postpone their tour in Brazil due to the coronavirus pandemic
Tuatha de Danann launches crowdfunding campaign for new album; find out how to help here.
The miners of Tuatha de Danann have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help them produce their new studio album, In…
Kamelot's shows in Brazil have been postponed, and Turilli/Lione Rhapsody will be performing on the new dates.
Due to the crisis caused by the new coronavirus pandemic, Kamelot had to postpone the dates of their Brazilian tour to September. Learn more here. Continue Reading →
Company launches dog collars inspired by Slayer, Judas Priest and more.
Now you can have a heavy metal dog to keep you company. The company Caninus Collars has launched a line of collars…
Kiko Loureiro shares video of his audition for Megadeth.
Guitarist Kiko Loureiro shared on his YouTube channel the video of his audition to join Megadeth…
Hal Willner, producer of 'Lulu', dies at 64 and Metallica pays tribute.
Music producer Hal Willner, one of the creative minds behind the album Lulu, a collaboration between Metallica and Lou Reed in 2011, has passed away at the age of 64. Continue Reading →
David Ellefson releases charity single to help fight COVID-19
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has released a single from his solo project to benefit the Italian Red Cross. Learn more…
Paul Stanley, Flea, Bruce Springsteen and others mourn the death of John Prine
Musician, singer, and songwriter John Prine passed away at the age of 73 last Tuesday night, the 7th. The news was…
Chester Bennington is honored with a music video for "Sometimes" by Grey Daze
At 18, Chester Bennington composed the song "Sometimes" for his then-band Grey Daze. Now, he is honored with a beautiful music video. Continue Reading →
This playlist features new releases of the week: Testament, August Burns Red, CABAL and more
Every Friday, Wikimetal brings together the top releases from the world of rock and heavy metal. Today we have Testament, August Burns…
Odin's Krieger 2020 with The Hu has been rescheduled for December of this year
The Hu's shows at Odin's Krieger have been rescheduled for December of this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. Find out more…
Coronavirus: See all the shows, festivals and tours affected by COVID-19
Guns N' Roses, Kiss, Pearl Jam and more have already had their schedules changed due to the COVID-19 virus. See all the canceled shows and tours here. Continue Reading →
Wikimetal Quarantine: Brazilian bands you need to know (Part 2)
Wikimetal has selected four Brazilian bands that we recommend you check out (and support), while most people are at home in quarantine.
Kiss: Brazil tour postponed and new dates in November.
Mercury Concerts, the production company responsible for Kiss's tour in Brazil, announced that the shows had to be postponed due to…
Lou A. Kouvaris, former guitarist of Riot, dies after contracting COVID-19.
Lou A. Kouvaris, former guitarist for Riot, has died after contracting COVID-19, according to the band's manager Giles Lavery. Learn more here. Continue Reading →
SHVPES, a band led by Bruce Dickinson's son, releases a new single; listen to "Lions's Den".
SHVPES has released the single “Lion's Den,” which will be part of their third album, details of which are yet to be revealed. Listen…
Till Lindemann, Rammstein's vocalist, is hospitalized in the ICU [UPDATE]
Rammstein's lead singer, Till Lindemann, has been admitted to the ICU of a German hospital, and the band's team has released a statement…
This week's new releases are featured by Trivium, Pearl Jam, Kreator, and more.
Every Friday, Wikimetal brings together the top releases from the world of rock and heavy metal. Today we have Trivium, Pearl Jam, Kreator and more! Continue Reading →
Kelly Osbourne posts photo with her parents practicing social distancing and shares a beautiful message from Ozzy
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne are practicing social distancing because of the coronavirus, especially since they are part of the group of…
Pearl Jam releases the highly anticipated album 'Gigaton'; listen now
Pearl Jam released their album 'Gigaton' this Friday, the 27th, their first since 'Lightning Bolt' in 2013. Listen now to the…
Metallica: New tour dates in Brazil have been announced.
Metallica was originally scheduled to perform in April of this year, but had to reschedule for December due to the coronavirus outbreak. See the new dates here. Continue Reading →
Stone Sour releases demo of “Sillyword”, from the 2006 album 'Come What(ever) May'.
Stone Sour continues to release demo versions of previously released songs. This time, the group released the demo of…
August Burns Red releases a powerful and fierce track; listen to “Bones”
August Burns Red has released the single “Bones,” from their upcoming album Guardians, scheduled for release in April of this year. Listen…
Every Time I Die and colleagues parody a video of artists singing "Imagine" during quarantine.
The video of actress Gal Gadot went viral on the internet and received a lot of criticism, especially from hardcore bands. Watch the parody here! Continue Reading →
Whitesnake cancels tour due to David Coverdale's surgery.
David Coverdale announced via a video posted on social media that he will be undergoing surgery and, therefore,…
Metallica postpones shows in Brazil and sends a message to fans.
Metallica released a statement on social media clarifying fans' doubts about the shows in South America.
Black Sabbath: montage shows Italians in quarantine singing “War Pigs”
A montage of Italians singing Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" has surfaced on the band's social media. The video is really cool, watch it here! Continue Reading →