Red Hot Chili Peppers sells music catalog to company.
Red Hot Chili Peppers was the last band to sell its entire music catalog to a British company.
Paul Stanley "doesn't rule out" Ace Frehley and Peter Criss on Kiss's final tour.
Paul Stanley has once again raised the possibility of having Ace Frehley and Peter Criss on Kiss's farewell tour…
The day Bon Jovi's guitarist introduced himself to Rob Halford in an unusual way.
Phil X, guitarist for Bon Jovi, compared KK Downing's situation to Richie Sambora's when he met Rob Halford. Continue Reading →
Lars Ulrich on his least favorite Metallica song: "Too forced"
Lars Ulrich, drummer and founder of Metallica, dislikes one song from the album '...And Justice for All' because...
Slipknot: Young man's mother creates shrine to the band in her home bathroom; see the video
A young man shared on social media the Slipknot-dedicated shrine his mother built at home - and the result…
Paul Stanley criticizes those who only listen to one type of music: "I don't understand that mentality."
Paul Stanley, lead singer of Kiss, said he doesn't understand people who choose to listen to only one style of music and praised new artists. Continue Reading →
Don Airey needed therapy after convincing Randy Rhoads to board the flight that crashed.
Don Airey convinced Randy Rhoads to overcome his fear of flying and board the flight that would tragically take his life…
Robbery, weapons, and arson: Pat O'Brien, former guitarist of Cannibal Corpse, receives sentence.
Pat O'Brien, former guitarist of Cannibal Corpse, received his sentence for charges of assault and threatening a police officer with a knife in…
Group protests against metal radio station at college: "It broadcasts Satanism"
A group of religious protesters is campaigning to shut down the WSOU student metal radio station, broadcast by a Catholic university. Continue Reading →
Atreyu portrays apocalyptic love in "Catastrophe"; listen
Atreyu released "Catastrophe," the third single from his new album, this Friday, the 30th, about the power of love in a world in…
Rammstein defends Russian man convicted for posting band video: "Shocking sentence"
Richard Z. Kruspe, guitarist for Rammstein, posted a note on Instagram regarding the sentencing of Andrei Borovikov, who was condemned to prison…
Rammstein fan sentenced to prison in Russia after posting band video.
In Russia, a Rammstein fan was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after sharing the music video for "Pussy" on social media. Continue Reading →
John Hinch, former drummer of Judas Priest, dies at age 73
John Hinch, drummer for Judas Priest on the album 'Rocka Rolla', has died at the age of 73. The news was released…
Dropkick Murphys invites you to listen to 'Turn Up That Dial' at full volume with this energetic album
Dropkick Murphys releases 'Turn Up That Dial', their tenth studio album and first in four years, this Friday, the 30th.
This playlist features new releases of the week: Gojira, Dropkick Murphys, Val Santos and more.
Every Friday, Wikimetal brings together the main releases from the world of rock and heavy metal. Today we have Gojira, Dropkick Murphys, Val Santos and more. Continue Reading →
Virgo, Andre Matos' band, reunites after more than 20 years for a live performance.
Virgo, André Matos' project after leaving Angra, reunites for the first time in 20 years to celebrate his legacy…
The day Axl Rose explained “Mr. Brownstone” in court: “We have a witness humming it.”
Axl Rose explained the meaning of "Mr. Brownstone" during a lawsuit filed by Steven Adler against Guns N' Roses…
Dopesmoke Festival mixes metal with palm oil and celebrates heavy music in Bahia.
Dopesmoke Festival: Metal with Dendê returns for its third edition with panel discussions and 20 confirmed bands from Bahia for the free online event. Continue Reading →
Foo Fighters: Homeless people wake up neighborhood with "Best of You"
A group of homeless people woke up the neighborhood with the song "Best of You" by the Foo Fighters.
Liam Gallagher insults Neymar during a game and Brazilians react angrily; see the responses
Liam Gallagher became the target of outrage after swearing at Neymar during a match against Manchester City this Tuesday, the 28th.
Which members of Kiss still call Ace Frehley on his birthday?
Ace Frehley, the legendary guitarist responsible for creating the Spaceman character in Kiss, turned 70 last Tuesday, April 27th. Continue Reading →
Pe Lu, former member of Restart, on Rodolfo and Digão, from Raimundos: "Disappointment with reactionary rocker"
Pe Lu, former guitarist and singer of Restart, cited some of his biggest disappointments with artists and complained about "reactionary rockers".
Cannibal Corpse laments censorship in 'Violence Unimagined': "It's ridiculous"
The cover of Cannibal Corpse's new album, 'Violence Unimagined', was censored and required an alternative version - equally…
Kiss wines? Tommy Thayer announces purchase of winery.
Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer has revealed an investment in several acres of vineyard property to begin production in the industry. Continue Reading →
Bon Jovi talks about the band's future: "I'm waiting for the Stones to retire."
Bon Jovi said in an interview with 'Conversa com Bial' that he intends to do shows with his latest album before thinking about…
Ultimatum: Metal program arrives on Rádio Cidade after a decade as a blog.
With a decade of history as a blog and Instagram profile, Ultimatum debuts on Rádio Cidade with a metal program.
Randy Blythe, from Lamb of God, criticizes political polarization: "We are all human."
Randy Blythe of Lamb of God disagrees with the current state of political polarization and commented on the situation in the United States. Continue Reading →
Ego Kill Talent celebrates music video with Dinho Ouro Preto: "He is a symbol of Brazilian rock"
Ego Kill Talent released a new version of the music video “Deliverance” featuring Dinho Ouro Preto in the cast alongside the protagonist Amanda…
Brazilians approved by Brian May sing "I Want to Break Free" in the album; watch it
Brazilian cousins, shared by Brian May, guitarist of Queen, post a video with a version of "I Want to Break Free" on…
Michael Schenker burned down his own house to get cocaine, says producer.
Ric Browde recounted an incident with Michael Schenker in 1983, in which the guitarist set fire to his own house to obtain cocaine. Continue Reading →