Fear Factory in Brazil: Band announces one-off show in São Paulo.
With Korzus opening, Fear Factory is coming to Brazil with their new vocalist Milo Silvestro. See details about the date, venue…
Armored Dawn is replaced on Tarja Turunen's tour following a fan campaign.
A band belonging to a Prevent Senior partner was supposed to accompany the singer on a tour of the United States, but they were replaced.
Godsmack cancels show in Brazil and other dates in South America.
In a statement, Godsmack explained that the decision was "due to the number of tickets sold" for the tour; learn more. Continue Reading →
Sleep Token places four songs in the Top 50 Viral chart in the United States.
Four of the band Sleep Token's five most recent singles are on Spotify's chart that selects the most popular songs…
Jagwar Twin explores new possibilities for "The Circle" in EP; listen
A great recommendation for fans of alternative music, the English artist Jagwar Twin stands out on genre radio stations; check out “The…
System of a Down: Live video of “Toxicity” shows fans going wild in the mosh pit
System of a Down posted an impressive video of fans in massive mosh pits during "Toxicity" at a concert; watch it here. Continue Reading →
Setembro Negro Festival announces line-up, dates and prices for the 2023 edition.
With Sodom, Torture Squad, and Girlschool among its 30 acts, the Setembro Negro festival takes place in September in São Paulo.
Megadeth: Dave Mustaine and Kiko Loureiro train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu before show.
Brazilian private tutor Reginaldo Almeida is accompanying Megadeth on tour and shared the moment.
AVATAR performs a perfectly insane ritual on new album 'Dance Devil Dance'
Avatar's ninth studio album is essential listening, perfectly encapsulating the band's brilliant and eccentric style. Continue Reading →
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's revolution on TV is the subject of a new documentary.
The week that the couple John Lennon spent as co-hosts of 'The Mike Douglas Show' will be revisited in the documentary 'Daytime Revolution'.
Metallica: 'St. Anger' enters Rolling Stone's list of "horrible albums by brilliant artists"
The magazine cited 'St. Anger' as a "deep disappointment," despite praising the documentary 'Some Kind of Monster'.
Blame My Youth releases dreamy rock about perseverance; listen to “Prizefighter”
Currently touring with Hardy, the Los Angeles-based quartet Blame My Youth is a band to keep an eye on. Continue Reading →
Nervochaos explores the terror of being buried alive in “Taphephobia”; listen
Nervochaos' new song is the second single from their upcoming album 'Chthonic Wrath', which will be released in March and promises to be exciting…
Robert Trujillo made a promise to Cliff Burton before joining Metallica: "I will do my best."
Robert Trujillo revealed a moment of connection with the late Cliff Burton before joining Metallica in 2003.
Dave Mustaine on Metallica: "I wrote many of the songs that made you famous."
Dave Mustaine also complained about Metallica's lack of initiative to do a joint tour with Megadeth. Continue Reading →
Knotfest Brazil 2023 will be a two-day event taking place in Vale do Anhangabaú.
According to the City Hall of São Paulo, the Knotfest Brasil festival will take place in October of this year and will feature two…
Rick Allen comments on Mick Mars' final stretch with Mötley Crüe: "He suffered a lot with pain."
Rick Allen attended Mars' last shows during the joint Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard tour and commented…
Interview: Godsmack talks about their latest album and their virtual passion for Brazil.
Drummer Shannon Larkin spoke about Godsmack's farewell to the studio and his expectations for their debut in our country, which will take place in April. Continue Reading →
Is Bob Dylan a better singer than Elvis Presley? Marty Friedman criticizes Rolling Stone.
The magazine's list of '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' placed Bob Dylan above Elvis Presley - and…
Nervosa announces Helena Kotina as second guitarist in the lineup.
Nervosa now features Helena Kotina as the band's second guitarist, alongside Prika Amaral in the new lineup; find out more…
A Shaman fan offended by Ricardo Confessori speaks out: "He will face criminal charges."
Drummer Ricardo Confessori made homophobic slurs against a Shaman fan during a political discussion on social media. Continue Reading →
A Black Pantera fan, the Minister of Human Rights promises a jam session with the band
We want it already! The Minister of Human Rights, Silvio Almeida, used to have a rap metal band and intends to play with…
Iron Maiden is negotiating four shows in Brazil for 2024, according to a fan club.
A Chilean production company has listed four Iron Maiden shows in Brazil as part of the 'Future Past Tour' in 2024; see the cities.
Evanescence: Jen Majura opens up about "judgments" after being fired.
After leaving Evanescence in 2022, guitarist Jen Majura distanced herself from social media due to fan reactions. Continue Reading →
Slayer: Kerry King expressed anger over the band's "premature retirement."
Guitarist Kerry King spoke about how much he misses playing, but seems to accept the end of Slayer. A…
Beyond The Veil makes a violent horrorcore debut with the EP 'Hunter's Fate'; listen now
With lyrics inspired by Lovecraftian horror, the band Beyond The Veil blends subgenres of extreme metal on their debut EP.
Def Leppard Interview: Vivian Campbell talks about the new album, young fans, and her return to Brazil.
Def Leppard guitarist spoke with Wikimetal about 'Diamond Star Halos' and touring with Mötley Crüe, who are coming to Brazil in 2023. Continue Reading →
Cypher16 Interview: Jack Doolan talks about the band's origins, inspirations, and new single
The vocalist of the British band Cypher16 presented the origin, inspirations, and new single of the project to Wikimetal readers in our…
John Dolmayan says Serj Tankian hasn't wanted to be in System of a Down for a long time.
John Dolmayan said that System of a Down might have gone with a different vocalist in 2006, without waiting for Serj…
31 of the best rock and metal vocalists of all time, according to Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone magazine has selected the 200 best singers of all time; see the rock and metal names mentioned on the list. Continue Reading →