Tellus Terror embraces symphonic black/death metal on their second album 'DEATHinitive Love AtmosFEAR'.
A band from Rio de Janeiro releases an album with a new musical style and manages to create one of the best works of the year.
Meet Larissa Liveir, one of the representatives of the new generation of guitarists in Brazil.
Larissa Liveir goes viral with covers of rock classics and showcases the strength of the new generation of Brazilian female guitarists.
Sick New World 2024: Eloy Casagrande's festival debut as Slipknot's drummer.
We were at Sick New World, the festival that marked Eloy Casagrande's debut as Slipknot's drummer at major events. Check it out here. Continue Reading →
Sick New World 2024: A look at international metal festivals
Here we analyze the pros and cons of international festivals, using Sick New World as our experience…
Interpol: The importance of 'Turn On The Bright Lights' and 'Antics'
Interpol is coming to Brazil to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the albums 'Turn On The Bright Lights' and 'Antics'. Learn more…
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
The 500 (and more) best rock and metal songs of 2023 in one playlist; check it out here.
Over 30 hours of music in a single playlist featuring the best songs of 2023, perfect for livening up the…
Kiko Loureiro brings virtuosity and good taste to his solo show.
After much anticipation regarding Kiko Loureiro's continued presence in Megadeth, the guitarist has scheduled two solo performances in São Paulo. Continue Reading →
Ego Kill Talent debuts a new phase with Emmily Barreto on vocals – and the result is excellent.
With Emmily Barreto on vocals, Ego Kill Talent has a range of new possibilities to explore within…
Roger Waters releases 'Dark Side of the Moon Redux': is it worth it or not?
Roger Waters released the album 'Dark Side of the Moon Redux' this Friday, the 6th, and the co-founder of Wikimetal commented…
Neil Peart: Life Beyond the Hi-Hat
Neil Peart, the late drummer of Rush, created a new way of playing with the group and is admired by musicians worldwide today. Continue Reading →
Brazilian rock and metal bands you need to listen to: Far Beyond Empire, Viscerall, Red Sand King
Do you believe there's no quality rock and metal in Brazil? Wikimetal gives you reasons to reconsider! Check it out here!
Tarja Turunen and her emotional outburst about leaving Nightwish in "Diva"
The song from the album 'The Shadow Self' talks about a conflict in which Tarja Turunen was the victim of a "conspiracy" and...
Vocifer delivers innovative, yet distinctly Brazilian power metal in 'Jurupary'.
In his column 'Scream For Me, Brother', Daniel Agapito reviews 'Jurupary', the second album by the band Vocifer. Continue Reading →
Sepultura showcases the power of the album 'Quadra' in São Paulo
Sepultura performed at Sesc Belenzinho on the 14th. We were there and we'll tell you all about it! Check it out…
Nu metal: a (anti-racist?) paradox that worked out very well.
Helena Meireles, from the Coletivo Preto No Metal (Black Metal Collective), discusses the relationship between nu metal and black culture. Read it here.
Who protects Black women in metal and extreme music?
Who protects Black women in metal and extreme music? In this text, Preto No Metal discusses the subject. Continue Reading →
32 years ago, Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten'.
Over 30 years ago, Pearl Jam made history with the release of the album 'Ten'. Here, we talk a little about…
STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION: NO TO SEXISM, NO TO MISOGYNY, NO TO COWARDICE
It's okay to disagree with opinions. But cowardly attacks filled with hate speech will be reported to the platforms and authorities.
What is the relevance of "A Musician a Day," a piece of content from the Preto No Metal collective?
This text from the collective explains the importance of the "One Musician a Day" segment, which showcases musicians and bands with little visibility. Continue Reading →
Preto no Metal discusses representation and prejudices in Brazilian rock and metal.
The idea behind Preto no Metal as a collective is for the public to know that there are Black people producing content, ranging from issues…
Scream For Me, WikiBrother: 2022 Retrospective and What's Coming in 2023
WikiBrother Roberto Teixeira offers a retrospective of 2022 in rock and metal, curating the highlights of…
Iron Maiden: Understand the story behind "Aces High" and Churchill's speech at concerts.
What is the meaning of "Aces High," the classic Iron Maiden song? Why does the band use a plane on stage during this song? Continue Reading →
The 600 best songs of 2022 compiled into a playlist; check it out!
The perfect soundtrack for the holiday season, in this 40-hour playlist with the 600 best…
Ghost and the meaning of "Mary On a Cross": blasphemy, sex, and drugs.
Ghost went viral on TikTok with "Mary On a Cross." What is the meaning of this song and why is it so popular?
"Thank you, Patricia": a tribute to Patricia Kisser
In this text, Nando Machado pays tribute to Patricia Kisser, wife of Andreas Kisser, who passed away last Sunday. Continue Reading →
Although some headbangers seem stuck in the past, metal continues to evolve.
Our WikiBrother Paulo Dat reflects on how some metal fans have become stuck in the past and have missed out on discovering new bands…
The 300 best songs of 2022 (so far). From Ozzy to Kreator, from Scorpions to Slash, from Rammstein to Ghost. And more. Much more!
In recent years, Wikimetal has dedicated a good portion of its space to promoting new rock bands and releases…
Scream For Me, WikiBrother: My Big Bang in heavy metal
Our WikiBrother Marcello Lacerda tells us about his discovery, or Big Bang, in heavy metal. Read his story here! Continue Reading →