Which rock and metal band or festival are you most looking forward to seeing in 2025? Vote here!
Among the various shows coming up in 2025, we want to know: which band or festival are you most excited about?
Best of Blues and Rock 2025 announces Richard Ashcroft, from The Verve
The festival, which had already confirmed Dave Matthews Band in the lineup, has now announced Richard Ashcroft, known for The Verve.
Rock and metal releases of the week: Patriarkh, Paleface Swiss and more
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Patriarkh, Paleface Swiss, and more. Continue Reading →
Exhort revives "Pray," a track from the 90s, in a remastered version.
The São Paulo-based group Exhort has released a remastered version of "Pray," a track from their album of the same name, originally recorded in 1994.
VIPER pays tribute to Pit Passarell in new music video for “Timeless”
VIPER has released the official music video for the track “Timeless,” which is the title track of the band's most recent album, as a tribute…
Copenhell 2025 announces 7 more new attractions.
Copenhell, which takes place in June, has announced seven new bands for the 2025 edition. See the lineup here. Continue Reading →
Rock and metal albums of 2025: release calendar
Wikimetal's calendar brings together the top rock and metal albums released in 2024 in one place! Check it out…
Descendents and Circle Jerks break barriers in a warm show in Curitiba.
Descendents and Circle Jerks performed in Curitiba on Friday night, the 13th. Check out our review and photo gallery.
Deep Purple, Bad Company, and Brujeria get new CD editions.
Albums by Deep Purple, Bad Company, and Brujeria are getting new CD editions, thanks to a partnership between Wikimetal and Oporto da Música. Continue Reading →
Descendents and Circle Jerks perform in São Paulo; check out the photos.
Descendents and Circle Jerks performed on the first of two nights in São Paulo last Saturday, the 14th. Check out the images.
Stone Temple Pilots announces show in São Paulo in 2025.
Stone Temple Pilots announces a show in São Paulo in 2025. The band will perform in May, close to their performance date…
Scorpions announce show in Rio de Janeiro after Monsters of Rock.
Scorpions will perform in Rio de Janeiro on April 21st, right after their performance at Monsters of Rock 2025. Learn more. Continue Reading →
Wikimetal Christmas Promotion: Win a kit with 10 CDs from Deep Purple, Saxon, Ramones and much more!
Wikimetal is giving away 10 CDs from classic bands that are for sale in our Wikimetal Store. Find out how to participate.
British Lion performs at Fabrique in São Paulo; check out the photos.
British Lion, the band of legendary Iron Maiden bassist and member Steve Harris, performed in São Paulo last night…
João Gordo Promotion: Win 1 kit containing 1 autographed CD and 1 book.
Wikimetal is giving away 1 kit containing 1 autographed CD of Brutal Brega: MPB Mode and 1 copy of the book Viva La Vida Tosca. Find out how to participate. Continue Reading →
The Town announces Green Day, Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop and Pitty for the same day.
The Town announced Green Day, Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop and Pitty for a day dedicated to rock and punk rock at…
Vote: Who are you most excited to see at Bangers Open Air?
Wikimetal wants to know from its readers: who are you most excited to see at Bangers Open Air? Vote here!
British Lion in São Paulo: what to expect from the show
Steve Harris will be performing in São Paulo to promote his latest album, 'The Burning'. Learn more. Continue Reading →
Dream Theater arrives in Brazil in December with shows in 5 cities
Dream Theater will be coming to Brazil for a series of concerts, including one in Belo Horizonte on the 10th…
Crypta: the success of the Brazilian death metal band
Learn a little about the journey of the Brazilian band Crypta, who will be playing some shows in the country between November and December.
Krisiun in Porto Alegre: extreme metal and emotion at home
Last Friday night, Krisiun took to the stage at Opinião, accompanied by Neptunn and Pentagram as opening acts. Continue Reading →
Jinjer: interesting facts and the band's most iconic songs.
Learn more about the Ukrainian band Jinjer, who will be touring six Brazilian cities in November and December.
João Gordo revives MPB classics in a punk version on his new album.
João Gordo has released his new album 'Brutal Brega: MPB Mode', a tribute that reimagines Brazilian music classics in a new style…
Bangers Open Air: Test your knowledge about the festival and the confirmed bands in this quiz.
Bangers Open Air takes place in May 2025 in São Paulo, and Wikimetal wants to know: how much do you know about the festival and its bands? Continue Reading →
Blame My Youth releases the single “Under Control”
Blame My Youth has released the single "Under Control," their latest step towards alternative rock. Listen here!
CDs by Motörhead, Saxon, and Uriah Heep are released in new versions in Brazil.
The partnership between Wikimetal and OPorto da Música brings, in the month of November, new national versions of Motörhead albums…
Mötley Crüe releases deluxe version to celebrate 35 years of 'Dr. Feelgood'
Mötley Crüe releases a deluxe version to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the release of the album 'Dr. Feelgood', featuring rare demos, live versions and more. Continue Reading →
Descendents will perform in Curitiba and São Paulo in December.
If you're a fan of bands like blink-182, The Offspring, Green Day, you can't miss the Descendents' shows at…
Katatonia performs in São Paulo; see exclusive photos.
The Swedish band Katatonia performed in São Paulo. This was their only date in the country on their current tour. Check out the photos…
Joyce Manor and Gouge Away perform for the first time in São Paulo; exclusive photos.
Joyce Manor and Gouge Away performed in São Paulo this past Sunday, the 17th, to conclude their Brazilian tour. Continue Reading →