Steve Harris confirms new album with British Lion and releases first unreleased track
British Lion, the project of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris, has confirmed that it will release its second studio album
Dave Mustaine will be selling instruments and equipment used throughout his career
Megadeth vocalist Dave Mustaine has announced he will be selling over 150 items used throughout his career. Learn more here.
Alex Skolnick of Testament plays the US national anthem at a basketball game
Last Friday, the 1st, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick played the United States national anthem during a basketball game. Watch it here. Continue Reading →
Prophets of Rage announces the end of the band after the Rage Against the Machine reunion.
Prophets of Rage announced that the band will cease activities following the announcement that Rage Against the Sun…
Nightwish has finished a new album and plans to release it in 2020, according to the vocalist
Nightwish has finished recording their new studio album, according to vocalist Floor Jansen. "I think…
Kiss announces Latin American tour dates with four shows in Brazil
Kiss has announced the full schedule for the End of the Road Tour, which will conclude in 2021 with dates in Brazil. Learn more here. Continue Reading →
Slipknot is the new headliner for Wacken Open Air 2020.
Slipknot has been announced as the newest headliner for Wacken Open Air 2020, which will take place between the 30th and 30th…
Nirvana: The story behind 'MTV Unplugged in New York' and Kurt Cobain's pain.
Exactly 29 years ago, Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York graced the shelves of the world's biggest record stores…
Mike Shinoda returns with the intense “Fine”; listen here.
Mike Shinoda, from Linkin Park, has returned with his solo work to release "Fine," a track that will be featured on the soundtrack of The Blackout. Continue Reading →
Trivium releases an unusual version of “Coração Não tem Idade (Vou Beijar)” with Portuguese musician Toy
Trivium has teamed up with Portuguese musician Toy to release a new version of "Coração Não tem Idade (Vou Beijar)"..
Foo Fighters releases another EP with rarities; listen here
Foo Fighters released their seventh surprise EP of the year this Friday, the 1st. Titled 02050525, the work features covers of…
Airbourne releases music video for “Backseat Boogie” featuring live footage; watch it.
Airbourne released a music video for “Backseat Boogie” from their latest album Boneshaker, which was released on all platforms last Friday, the 25th. Continue Reading →
Converge, an icon of hardcore music, will come to Brazil for the first time in 2020
The American band Converge will come to Brazil for the first time in 2020. The show will take place in São Paulo, marking the…
Machine Head releases full concert from the 'Burn My Eyes' anniversary tour; watch it here.
Machine Head is currently touring Europe celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of their debut album, Burn…
Biff Byford releases solo song and reveals details of new album.
Biff Byford has announced that he will be releasing a solo album. Titled School of Hard Knocks, the album's first single, "Welcome to the Show," has been released. Continue Reading →
A friend of Freddie Mercury says the musician wouldn't approve of a sequel to 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
Peter Freestone, a close friend of Freddie Mercury, revealed that the Queen frontman wouldn't have wanted a sequel to…
Metallica announces partnership with Billabong for a surf clothing line
Metallica has announced a partnership with the clothing brand Billabong for a special line aimed at surf fans, and…
Josh Homme reveals that Lemmy Kilmister wanted to be part of the Desert Sessions project.
According to Josh Homme, lead singer of Queens of the Stone Age, Lemmy had already accepted the offer to participate in the new phase of the band. Continue Reading →
Dave Mustaine has completed cancer treatment, says David Ellefson.
A few months ago, Dave Mustaine revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer and canceled several Megadeth tour dates, including…
Between the Buried & Me is coming to Brazil for the first time in March 2020.
The American band Between the Buried & Me has announced their debut in Brazil. With a single show in São Paulo, the…
Guns N' Roses plays “Dead Horse” live for the first time in 26 years
Guns N' Roses performed last June 23rd in Oklahoma, USA, and prepared a surprise for their fans. Watch it here! Continue Reading →
Lacuna Coil releases a song for Halloween; listen to “Bad Things”
On the 11th, Lacuna Coil released Black Anima, their ninth studio album. Two weeks later…
Playlist: New releases from Viper, Bad Wolves, Jinjer and more
Need a new playlist? Wikimetal has exactly what you need! Every Friday we update a playlist with all…
Chris Adler breaks his silence and speaks about leaving Lamb of God.
In July of this year, Lamb of God announced the departure of drummer Chris Adler, surprising fans. Now, Adler comments on what happened. Continue Reading →
A Tool fan didn't recognize Eddie Van Halen and asked him to take his picture.
Last Tuesday, the 22nd, Tool performed in Los Angeles and among the thousands of people in the audience…
Led Zeppelin is one of the heaviest rock and roll albums.
"On the second album you can really hear the band's identity," said Jimmy Page years after the release of the second…
Fit For An Autopsy releases music video for the heavy track “Sheperd”; watch it here
Fit For An Autopsy will release the album 'The Sea Of Tragic Beasts' this Friday. To celebrate, the group released the music video for the single “Shepherd”. Continue Reading →
AC/DC: Bon Scott to be honored on famous Australian road.
Bon Scott, former lead singer of AC/DC, will be honored in Australia to mark the 40th anniversary of his death. Find out more…
Nick Tosches, music journalist and Rolling Stone contributor, dies at age 69
Nick Tosches, music journalist, has died at the age of 69. The writer became famous in the industry for his books and reviews…
Frankie Banali, drummer for Quiet Riot, reveals he is battling cancer.
Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali detailed his battle with pancreatic cancer and sent a message to fans. Continue Reading →