Rush: Geddy Lee talks about COVID-19, dogs, and Neil Peart in a post
Rush's Geddy Lee reflects on COVID-19, dogs, and remembers Neil Peart in an Instagram post recalling that "life…
Sacred Reich: Watch the music video for “Salvation”
Sacred Reich releases the music video for the track "Salvation." The band said they hope to spread positivity to the world with…
Armageddon Metal Fest is postponed to May 2021
The Armageddon Metal Fest, which was scheduled to take place in May of this year in Joinville (SC), has been postponed to May 2021 due to COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020: Induction ceremony gets a new date.
The 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been rescheduled. The event had been postponed…
Dinho Ouro Preto tests positive for COVID-19
Dinho Ouro Preto, lead singer of Capital Inicial, announced on his Instagram this Wednesday, the 25th, that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Famous album covers from Ramones, KISS, and others adhere to social distancing; see them here
An American company altered the covers of major rock albums, showing musicians far apart from each other, promoting social distancing against COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Kelly Osbourne launches campaign against COVID-19 in tribute to Ozzy
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter, Kelly, launches a campaign urging internet users to stay home in honor of her father, who is in the band…
Billie Rieflin, drummer for R.E.M., King Crimson, and Ministry, dies at age 59.
Billie Rieflin, a musician who was the drummer for bands such as R.E.M., King Crimson, Nine Inch Nails, and Ministry, died at age 59…
Nirvana: musician adapts “Stay Away” to prevent COVID-19
Musician Urian Hackney has created a new version of Nirvana's "Stay Away" to promote COVID-19 prevention information. Continue Reading →
Queen cover band performs live from a balcony in Mogi das Cruzes
During quarantine, a Queen cover band uses their balcony as a stage and plays their greatest hits for neighbors isolating in Mogi…
Dark Tranquility: Guitarist Niklas Sundin announces departure from the band
Guitarist and founder of the band Dark Tranquility, Niklas Sundin, announced his departure from the band last Sunday, the 20th. Learn more
KISS FM radio station will host a "guitar jam" during quarantine; find out more.
KISS FM 92.5 SP radio station will host a large 'Guitar Marathon' in honor of music professionals unable to work due to COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Trapt: Lead singer gets into a Twitter fight defending Trump and Nickelback.
Trapt band vocalist Chris Taylor Brown clashed with several internet users and celebrities on Twitter while defending Donald Trump and…
Wikimetal Quarantine: Brazilian bands you need to know (Part 1)
Wikimetal has selected five Brazilian bands that we recommend you get to know (and support), while most people are at home in quarantine.
Ozzy Osbourne: Check out the children's choir singing "Crazy Train"
Ozzy Osbourne posted a video on his Instagram today of the Barton Hills choir singing "Crazy Train," as they were scheduled to perform at SXSW. Continue Reading →
Clutch releases new version and music video for “Willie Nelson”; watch it here.
The hard rock band Clutch has released a cover version of "Willie Nelson," a track that will be part of a series of cover versions titled…
Linkin Park: live will show reactions and comments from the band watching previously unreleased footage from a 2001 concert
Linkin Park kicks off the 20th anniversary celebrations of 'Hybrid Theory' with a livestream featuring the members' reactions…
Death Angel drummer Will Carroll is in the ICU with suspected COVID-19.
Death Angel drummer Will Carroll is seriously ill in the ICU, suspected of having COVID-19, according to Exodus guitarist Gary Holt. Continue Reading →
Wikimetal Quarantine: 11 music documentaries and films to watch at home
WikiMetal recommends documentaries and films about rock and heavy metal for our readers to get a good dose of rock...
Metallica: Classic concerts by the band will be streamed weekly on YouTube.
Metallica will begin a new series of concerts, dubbed #MetallicaMondays. Every Monday, a classic Metallica show will be performed…
Megadeth: David Ellefson and close friends offer music lessons for children and teenagers in quarantine
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, along with other members of major bands, will be giving online music lessons to children in quarantine. Continue Reading →
Deep Purple returns with new single “Throw My Bones”; watch the video.
The legendary band Deep Purple has announced a new single and music video for "Throw My Bones," a track that will be featured on…
Danny Worsnop, from Asking Alexandria, releases new track, “Happy”; listen here.
Danny Worsnop, vocalist of Asking Alexandrina, releases track for "Happy". The singer had to postpone his tour due to…
Korn: Watch the mysterious music video for “Can You Hear Me”
The band Korn released today, the 20th, the mysterious music video for the track "Can You Hear Me," from their 2019 album 'The Nothing'. Watch it here! Continue Reading →
Chris Cornell: Listen to his cover of "Imagine" in tribute to his idol John Lennon.
Chris Cornell covered "Imagine," paying homage to one of his favorite songwriters and "father figure," John Lennon. Watch:
Sonata Arctica: shows in Brazil are postponed.
The Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica has postponed its shows in Brazil due to COVID-19. New dates will be announced…
Tesla releases a cover of The Beatles' "We Can Work It Out," which will be on his next album; listen here.
Brazilian band Tesla releases video for "We Can Work It Out," a cover of The Beatles' song, recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. Check it out. Continue Reading →
Bring Me The Horizon, in isolation, will share videos of the production of their new album.
The band Bring Me The Horizon will be sharing videos with fans as they begin recording a new album amidst…
Coronavirus: First death in Mexico may have contracted the virus at a Ghost concert.
The victim's widow believes her husband, who was diabetic, contracted the virus after attending a Ghost concert…
Gary Holt is in isolation because he has "all the symptoms" of the coronavirus.
Gary Holt, guitarist for Slayer and Exodus, is isolating at home with his wife. According to him, the musician is experiencing all the symptoms of COVID-19. Continue Reading →