Jason Newsted discusses his "abusive" relationship with Metallica in a rare 1986 interview.
Newly arrived in Metallica after the death of Cliff Burton, the bassist spoke about his relationship with his new bandmates in one of the…
Ozzy Osbourne reveals dream supergroup and includes Randy Rhoads on the list.
Prince of Darkness was interviewed by Tenacious D about collaborations he'd like to do; see it here.
Where's My Bible: Finnish band signs contract with Blood Blast Distribution
Winner of the Come To Latin America contest, the Finnish death/black metal band will release a new album soon with guaranteed digital distribution. Continue Reading →
12 songs that Foo Fighters have never played live
Foo Fighters have performed almost their entire catalog live at concerts - except for 12 songs; see Loudwire's list here.
Get to know 'Brutal Brega', the project that João Gordo presents at Summer Breeze Brasil.
João Gordo's humorous show at Summer Breeze Brasil will feature classics like "Fuscão Preto"; find out more…
7 reasons to go to Summer Breeze Brazil this weekend
German festival Summer Breeze Open Air arrives in Brazil for the first time on April 29th and 30th, in São Paulo; learn more here. Continue Reading →
7 best metal songs of all time sung by women, according to a magazine.
Lita Ford's classic song came in the top spot among female artists selected by the magazine; see the ranking here.
Always explosive, KISS makes fans forget about saying goodbye at Monsters of Rock 2023.
KISS was a major attraction at Monsters of Rock, drawing 60,000 people last Saturday, the 22nd. See the review and…
Scorpions don't let themselves be overshadowed with an energetic show at Monsters of Rock.
German band Scorpions brought classics and tracks from their new album to Monsters of Rock last Saturday, the 22nd. Review and photos here! Continue Reading →
Helloween captivates Brazilian audience once again at Monsters of Rock 2023.
Helloween returned to Brazil after six months and put on another incredible show, this time at Monsters of Rock…
Candlemass defies the sun in a hypnotic show at Monsters of Rock 2023.
A pioneering doom metal band, Candlemass was the third act at the festival this Saturday, the 22nd; see review and photos.
Symphony X captivates audience with technique and charisma at Monsters of Rock 2023
Progressive metal band Symphony X returned to Brazil for a show at Monsters of Rock this Saturday, the 23rd; see photos and review. Continue Reading →
Doro faces a cold audience, but delivers an impeccable show at Monsters of Rock 2023.
A classic heavy metal icon, Doro opened the seventh edition of Monsters of Rock this Saturday, the 22nd; see the review and…
Best of Blues and Rock: Day Limns bets on "rebuilding rock" with the new generation
A featured artist at the Best of Blues and Rock festival, singer Day Limns brings elements of rock to her sound and…
Rammstein announces remastered anniversary edition of 'Sehnsucht'
Outside of the album's anniversary date, the special edition has been completely remastered and is available in various formats. Continue Reading →
The Cavalera brothers announce the re-recording of early Sepultura albums and a tour.
Re-recordings of 'Bestial Devastation' and 'Morbid Visions' will be released under the name CAVALERA; find out the details here.
Guns N' Roses: 7 facts about the censored cover of 'Appetite For Destruction'
The cover art for Guns N' Roses' 'Appetite For Destruction' caused controversy and was censored. Learn more about the artwork…
Max Cavalera and two non-metal albums that inspire him: "I always wanted to do something like this"
Max Cavalera draws inspiration from two very different metal albums from the 1980s, united by backpacking and travels to the African continent. Continue Reading →
Tool just for little ones: baby goes viral with cute dance to "Invincible"
Meet Matty Lee, the little Tool fan who can barely walk, but already dances to "Invincible" with gusto in a video…
Mötley Crüe begins recording new music without Mick Mars.
With a legal battle underway, Mötley Crüe is in the studio with John 5 in place of Mick Mars.
Monsters of Rock 2023 announces show times; see everything you need to know.
Monsters of Rock 2023 takes place next Saturday, April 23rd, at Allianz Parque in São Paulo; see location, times and more. Continue Reading →
33 rock and metal songs you need to hear: Siglos, XO Armor and more
Looking for new rock and metal bands to discover? Check out 33 songs curated by Groover on Wikimetal.
Gene Simmons reassures fans after feeling unwell at KISS concert in Brazil: "It wasn't anything serious."
Gene Simmons suffered from the heat while performing with KISS in Manaus last Wednesday, the 12th. The band continued…
Kiss in Brazil: Gene Simmons falls ill in Manaus and the band interrupts the show
Gene Simmons fell ill and received medical attention during KISS's performance in Manaus this Wednesday, the 12th; watch the video. Continue Reading →
Ghost and the mystery of the Nameless Ghouls: who are the band members?
Ghost hid the musicians' identities for years. What happened, and who are the Nameless Ghouls?
The day Jim Carrey imitated Napalm Death on TV: "I can't stop listening to it"
Jim Carrey gave a demonstration of what the "hilarious" sound of the extreme metal band Napalm Death would be like; watch it.
Journey guitarist supports Mick Mars in lawsuit against Mötley Crüe: "He didn't deserve this"
Following the news of Mick Mars' lawsuit against his Mötley Crüe bandmates, it's inevitable that fans and music industry colleagues will have to decide which side to support. In the case of… Continue Reading →
Vitão's AC/DC cover sparks debate: "Talentless" or "full of attitude"?
Singer Vitão performed AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" on Globo. What did you think of the result?
Mick Mars claims he was kicked out of Mötley Crüe in a lawsuit for financial damages.
According to TMZ, Mick Mars is suing Mötley Crüe over financial matters and accusing Nikki Sixx of emotional manipulation.
Paul Stanley responds to Ace Frehley's threat: "Go f**k yourself"
Former Kiss guitarist has given up on spreading "dirt" about his former bandmates, despite not receiving the apology he demanded. Continue Reading →