New Rob Zombie music video
The track is a cover of Grand Funk Railroad. Rob Zombie released a music video this week for "We're An American Band," a…
The Most Poser Bands
One definition of the term "Poser" is "someone or some band that tries to be or pretend to be something different…
Listen to the Michael Jackson Metal Tribute album.
Check out the artists involved. The first Metal tribute album to Michael Jackson, “Thriller – A Metal Tribute To Michael Jackson”, released in October, is available in its entirety on YouTube… Continue Reading →
AC/DC considered firing Bon Scott.
Former bassist tells the story In a new book about the history of AC/DC, “The Youngs: The Brothers Who Built AC/DC”,…
Top 3: Halloween
This week, Wikimetal brings you one of Germany's most famous bands and a pioneer of Power Metal: Helloween in the sound…
Araya talks about Dave Lombardo's departure.
Slayer bassist says Bostaph brings life back to the band. In an interview with Steppin Out magazine, Slayer bassist and vocalist Tom Araya detailed Dave Lombardo's departure… Continue Reading →
Interview with Yngwie Malmsteen
Jimi Hendrix was never a musical influence, but the impact of seeing him play guitar is what made me want to…
Paving stone
What is the best solo career?
This week's poll pits musicians who created their own solo bands against each other. Which, in your opinion, is the best solo career? Vote and leave in the comments other musicians you think you could have chosen… Continue Reading →
Ozzy is voted the craziest musician in Metal.
In this week's Wikimetal poll, Ozzy Osbourne was voted the craziest musician in metal history. His victory was…
Motörhead cancels tour due to Lemmy's health.
Lemmy makes a statement. Motörhead has announced the cancellation of another tour, this time in the UK, due to problems…
Lars Ulrich says Justin Bieber is super talented.
James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert call themselves 'Beliebers' When asked by Q magazine if they were 'Beliebers' (a play on words meaning they are fans or believe in Justin Bieber) the… Continue Reading →
Paul McCartney still talks to John Lennon.
According to the legendary bassist and leader of the Beatles, John Lennon still helps Paul McCartney during the songwriting process…
Lemmy
Our WikiSister Bruna Krindges sent us this amazing drawing! Lemmy! Like and share!
Promotion “Metallica & Philosophy” and “Black Sabbath & Philosophy”
Congratulations to our WikiSister Cristiane Vieira de Farias who won the book “Black Sabbath & Philosophy” and to WikiBrother Yago Reck who won “Metallica & Philosophy”. Both autographed by… Continue Reading →
#149 – Desmond Child on Wikimetal
This week's episode features the songwriter whose albums have sold over 300 million copies: The brilliant…
#149 – Desmond Child on Wikimetal
This week's episode, we bring the author of songs that have sold over 300 million albums worldwide: Desmond Child on…
Centuries
In this week's National Pride segment, we feature one of the bands that helped establish the Heavy Metal movement in Brazil: Centurias on Wikimetal!!! The group, formed by Nilton… Continue Reading →
#149 – Bloopers
"I am prepared for a power grab" By Rafael Masini
Portnoy, Ian, Frehley, Bello, and Sheehan do a soundcheck together.
Check out the video for Rock And Roll All Nite at Eddie's 30th anniversary celebration…
Marilyn Manson records song with Avril Lavigne
Listen to Marilyn Manson's collaboration on one of the songs from Avril's new album. Continue Reading →
Interview with Yngwie Malmsteen
Jimi Hendrix was never a musical influence but rather the impact of seeing him burning the guitar made me want…
Pearl Jam plays Van Halen covers live
Watch the video for Eruption followed by Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love. While performing in Hartford, Connecticut last Friday,…
Paul Stanley, Tom Morello, and Slash pay tribute to Lou Reed.
Steven Tyler, Geezer Butler, and several bands also spoke out. Several Hard Rock and Heavy Metal stars paid tribute to Lou Reed, who passed away yesterday at the age of 71. See… Continue Reading →
Max Cavalera forms a new band.
Troy Sanders from Mastodon is also part of the project, along with Max Cavalera (Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy), Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape…
Listen to the new Sepultura album.
The band has made "The Mediator Between Head And Hands Must Be The Heart" available in its entirety. Sepultura has released their new album...
The Who announces tour to end their career.
The band will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Who's frontman, Pete Townshend, has announced their final world tour, which is expected to conclude in 2015. The band, which has already announced several… Continue Reading →
Roy Z records with band Republica
Check out the video of the recording of Goodbye Asshole. A video showing Roy Z recording the song Goodbye Asshole…
Metallica will play in Antarctica.
The band will take fans on an expedition to the icy continent. Metallica fans from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico…
Metallica's Most Underrated Songs
Underrated songs are songs that we at Wikimetal love and feel very bad when they don't receive the attention they deserve. In this list, some of the great classics created by Metallica that, for some reason… Continue Reading →