Knotfest Brazil 2024: Wikimetal readers want System of a Down and Korn at the festival.
Knotfest Brazil 2024 has been confirmed, and heavy metal fans are speculating about who might be coming to the festival. Who…
Placebo Promotion: Win 1 pair of tickets to a show in São Paulo.
Wikimetal is giving away one pair of tickets to the show in São Paulo this Sunday, the 17th. Find out more…
Slipknot: interesting facts you may not know about their debut album.
Slipknot is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album and will be touring Brazil as part of Knotfest. Continue Reading →
Royal Blood brings their alternative rock to Brazil in April of this year.
The duo Royal Blood will be performing in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on the 13th and 16th…
Tarja shortens show in Porto Alegre and Marko Hietala cancels participation.
The performance in Porto Alegre on the 9th was marked by the distress experienced by both artists due to…
VIPER announces a show at Sesc Belenzinho, presenting their new album and career classics
VIPER will perform at Sesc Belenzinho on March 30th. In addition to career classics, the group will present songs from their album 'Timeless'. Continue Reading →
Tarja and Marko Hietala kick off their Brazilian tour with a memorable show in São Paulo; see photos.
Tarja and Marko Hietala began their tour of Brazil in São Paulo on Friday night, the 8th, with an opening act…
This week's KZG News features Ace Frehley, Crypta, Sepultura, Nick Cave and much more.
KZG News brings you the week's top news stories, presented by journalist Gastão Moreira and Nando Machado, co-founder of Wikimetal.
Bikini Kill headlines Riot Grrrl night in São Paulo
Produced by the Cecília Cultural Association in conjunction with Daterra Produções, Bikini Kill's show marked their first performance in Brazil. Continue Reading →
Blues Pills announces new album and releases single “Birthday”
Blues Pills have announced their newest album, 'Birthday', and released the title track. The album will be released in August of this year…
Rock and metal releases of the week: Judas Priest, Sonata Arctica, Kill The Lights and more.
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Judas Priest, Sonata Arctica, and more…
Death Angel: debut album gets a new edition in Brazil
Death Angel's debut album, 'The Ultra-Violence', has been re-released in the Brazilian market. Buy it here! Continue Reading →
Anna Maria Tarkusch, mother of guitarist Andreas Kisser, dies.
The announcement was made through Andreas Kisser's social media, where he wrote: "Rest in peace, Mrs. Anna, thank you very much..."
João Gordo Promotion: Win 1 pair of tickets to the 'Brutal Brega' show in São Paulo.
To enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to João Gordo's 'Brutal Brega' show, participate on Wikimetal's Instagram; rules…
Massacration and Matanza Ritual tear it up at show in Porto Alegre
Massacration and Matanza Ritual join forces for the 'Mata e Amassa' tour, with a show in Porto Alegre last Sunday, the 3rd. Continue Reading →
Sepultura celebrates 'Life Through Death' in Belo Horizonte
Sepultura kicked off their 'Celebrating Life Through Death World Tour' in Belo Horizonte on March 1st
Rotting Christ celebrates 35 years in a festive atmosphere in São Paulo.
After 5 years since their last visit to Brazil, the legendary Greek band Rotting Christ returned to the country to celebrate…
Bruce Dickinson: buy the physical CD of 'The Mandrake Project' here
The physical CD of Bruce Dickinson's new solo work is available for purchase on the Wikimetal Store website. Click here to buy your copy. Continue Reading →
Rock and metal releases of the week: Bruce Dickinson, Ministry, Accept and more
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Judas Priest, Linkin Park, and more.
Bruce Dickinson releases 'The Mandrake Project', a new studio album
Bruce Dickinson released his new studio album, 'The Mandrake Project', his seventh solo work, this Friday, the 1st. Listen here.
Quiz: Test your knowledge about Bruce Dickinson
How much do you know about Iron Maiden's legendary vocalist, Bruce Dickinson? Test your knowledge here! Continue Reading →
Eloy Casagrande leaves Sepultura, who announce a new drummer for their farewell tour.
Sepultura announced drummer Greyson Nekrutman to honor the band's legacy on their farewell tour, 'Celebrating Life through Death'.
Interpol brings their rock to Brazil in June; find out more.
The rock band Interpol will come to Brazil for three shows, one in Rio de Janeiro and two in São Paulo…
Misfits' classic album, 'Famous Monsters', gets a new edition in Brazil.
The Misfits' album Famous Monsters is coming to the Brazilian market in a new edition. Learn more here. Continue Reading →
Felipe Machado from VIPER launches podcast 'Where Ideas Come From' about creativity and AI.
In his new podcast, journalist and guitarist Felipe Machado discusses the creative process of professionals from various fields.
São Paulo-based punk rock group Electric Punk makes a big comeback with their debut.
Formed by well-known names from the alternative scene, the São Paulo-based band Electric Punk has released its first EP, 'Lost Medias'. Listen here.
The Insociáveis release the singles “Patéticos e Covardes” and “Insociável”; listen here
The punk band Os Insociáveis released two singles on February 16th that are expected to be part of their first studio album. Continue Reading →
João Gordo announces a show for his 'Brutal Brega' project at La Iglesia Borraxteria
João Gordo's 'Brutal Brega' project will take the stage at La Iglesia Borraxteria in São Paulo on the 8th…
Rock and metal releases of the week: Judas Priest, Linkin Park, Amaranthe and more.
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Judas Priest, Linkin Park, and more.
Black Sabbath Promotion: Win 1 kit with 2 DVDs
To enter the contest for a kit containing 2 Black Sabbath DVDs, participate on Wikimetal's Instagram; rules here. Continue Reading →