Green Day releases a Blondie cover, and Weezer offers a Green Day tribute; see it here.
Green Day released a moving video of their cover of Blondie's "Dreaming," featuring the lead singer of Weezer…
Pink Floyd releases new playlist and rare live recording of "Us and Them"; listen here
The band will include rarities and remastered tracks in the playlist weekly, and every Friday they will add unreleased songs from the 'Immersion' box set.
Voivod announces new EP 'The End Of Dormancy'; find out more
Canadian band Voivod will release the EP 'The End Of Dormancy' on July 12th, and the project will feature special versions of the band's classic songs. Continue Reading →
Carnifex and Suffocation's shows will be streamed today at Knotfest; watch them!
Knotfest will treat metal fans today to a double bill of two great shows by Carnifex and Suffocation…
Johnny Monster releases new single; listen to “Getting Out”
The third single from the São Paulo artist's new EP has an eighties sound and powerful lyrics about breaking free from abusive relationships.
Shinedown releases new single; listen to “Atlas Falls”
This track, released 8 years ago, had the perfect timing for its launch: serving as an optimistic anthem amidst the uncertainties of the pandemic. Listen here! Continue Reading →
Guns N' Roses launches 'Not In This Lifetime Selects' video series; watch it here
With recordings from the band's most recent tour, Guns N' Roses decided to give a gift to the fans who are eagerly awaiting their return…
The playlist features new releases of the week: Madre Sun, Green Day, and Avatar
Every Friday, Wikimetal brings together the top releases from the world of rock and heavy metal. Today we have Madre Sun, Green…
AC/DC: Mini-documentary showing the band's beginnings is available; watch it here
This production features rare footage from AC/DC's early career in Australia, including initial members and Angus's first appearance in his uniform. Continue Reading →
Nirvana: Puddle of Mudd band delivers bizarre cover of "About a Girl"; watch it
A Nirvana classic's redemption goes viral on the Internet due to vocalist Wes Scatlin's failed attempt to imitate the voice of…
Madre Sun releases first single from new EP; listen to “Trick Up The Sleeve”
Madre Sun has released the first single from their new EP, 'The Speed Of Light'. The song is about the feeling of…
Panther: Teenagers cover "A New Level"; watch
The 15, 16, and 17-year-old artists delivered a fantastic cover of the Pantera classic, which was joined by fans who made the performance even more lively. Continue Reading →
Nightwish: vocalist Floor Jansen releases studio version of “De Beelden Blijven”; listen
An English version and over 20 other versions of Jansen's song in other languages will be released in collaboration with…
Eddie Vedder talks about a whirlwind trip with Dennis Rodman to see Jane's Addiction
The Pearl Jam vocalist talks about a hectic but relaxing day spent with his friend and former player…
Death Angel: Drummer Will Carroll says he went to Hell and saw Satan while in a COVID-19 coma.
Musician recounts experience during coma, which included traumatic journeys to hell and also to heaven. Read here! Continue Reading →
Canal Bis broadcasts Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock concert today
A historic Jimi Hendrix concert will be broadcast today on Canal BIS, featuring classics such as "Fire," "Purple Haze," "Foxy Lady," and…
Rammstein: video shows what the photo shoot for the album 'Untitled' was like
With four days of rehearsals and references to 'streampunk', apocalyptic themes, and even 'Titanic', Rammstein released behind-the-scenes footage of the event…
Red Hot Chili Peppers will stream their 2006 Lollapalooza Chicago concert today; watch it!
Part of the 'I'm With You Tour', the Red Hot Chili Peppers are streaming their 2006 Lollapalooza Chicago show today. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
Bullet For My Valentine: vocalist Matt Tuck describes new album as "pretty brutal"
The band's new era sounds nothing like their last album, 'Gravity', from 2018, and according to the vocalist…
Halestorm, Judas Priest, and Alice in Chains team up for a cover of Thin Lizzy's "Bad Reputation"; watch it.
The cover featuring some of the biggest names in rock was the first in a series of quarantine cover songs, according to…
Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto announce new band: CRYPTA
A death-metal quartet formed by former members of Nervosa has been announced and promises to release new music soon. Continue Reading →
Avatar releases music video for new song from their new album; listen to “Silence In The Age of Apes”
The band returns with their first new album in two years, and releases a single that introduces the album's concept: a…
Sepultura welcomes João Gordo today at 'Sepulquarta'.
In a special edition of 'Sepulquarta', Sepultura will host João Gordo, the vocalist of Ratos do Porão, for a…
Heavy Metal Truants: Meet the English initiative that cycles to the Download Festival to do good
An initiative founded by Rod Smallwood, Iron Maiden's manager, and Alexander Milas will take place virtually this year with headbangers from all over the world. Continue Reading →
See how 'The Wikimetal Happy Hour' went with Sharon Den Adel from Within Temptation.
Collaboration with Evanescence, memories of Brazilian tours and musical childhood, see how the chat with Sharon Den Adel went…
Taylor Momsen and Matt Cameron cover "Halfway There" in tribute to Chris Cornell.
The Pretty Reckless's lead singer and Pearl Jam's drummer teamed up to pay tribute to the legendary vocalist of…
Amy Lee records quarantine version of “Wasted On You” with Lindsey Stirling; watch it here
The former tourmates reunited virtually to perform a special version of Evanescence's new single. Check it out here! Continue Reading →
"I was banned from the Pink Floyd website by David Gilmour," says Roger Waters.
Waters reveals his ban from Pink Floyd's social media accounts and even questions the reason why the band's website..
The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde covers Bob Dylan's "Standing in the Doorway"; watch it.
This cover is part of the 'Dylan Lockdown Series', performed by Hynde and guitarist James Walbourne during quarantine.
Pink Floyd: Roger Waters performs a version of "Mother" during quarantine; watch it.
Musician created a "social distancing" version of the Pink Floyd classic alongside, virtually, his touring bandmates. Continue Reading →