Under Influence releases EP 'It Is What Is' with a mix of influences.
The São Paulo-based band Under Influence released their new EP, 'It Is What It Is', last Thursday, the 16th. Check it out here…
Ego Kill Talent debuts lineup with Emmily Barreto on the EP 'Call Us By Her Name'
The group Ego Kill Talent debuts a new lineup and new possibilities, now with Emmily Barreto on vocals. Listen to the new…
Motörhead: 'Another Perfect Day' celebrates its 40th anniversary with a new edition
'Another Perfect Day', the iconic Motörhead album, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and has been reissued. Read More →
Mötley Crüe and the 40th anniversary of 'Shout At The Devil'
Mötley Crüe celebrates the 40th anniversary of the album Shout At The Devil this Friday, the 27th, with a limited edition…
Under Influence and hardcore in "Saudade"; listen here
Under Influence released “Saudade” via Wikimetal Music. The track is the third and final sample from their new EP, which will be…
Johnny Monster hits the mark with folk rock in "Traps of Thought"
Brazilian musician and composer Johnny Monster has released a single previewing his new album, 'A Nova Era Do Só Você', scheduled for release in October. Continue Reading →
Under Influence blends musical genres in “We Ain't no Bonnie and Clyde”
The São Paulo-based band Under Influence has released their new single, “We Ain't no Bonnie and Clyde”. The track will be featured on…
Motörhead releases demo of “Climber” in celebration of the 40th anniversary of 'Another Perfect Day'
Motorhead will release the album 'Another Perfect Day' with bonus tracks and previously unheard demos. Listen to the first release.
Johnny Monster and the folk rock of "Big City"
Johnny Monster released the single “Cidade Grande”, following “Os Pássaros”, both part of the album 'A Nova Era Do Só Você'. Continue Reading →
Under Influence revives 90s melodic hardcore in “198What?”
Under Influence released the single “198What?”, inspired by 90s hardcore, mixing catchy melodies and frenetic rhythms.
Within Temptation begins a new cycle with the single "Bleed Out" and an album in October.
Within Temptation announced their eighth studio album for release on October 20th of this year and released the title track…
Crypta evokes the macabre dance of pain in 'Shades of Sorrow'.
The second studio album from the Brazilian band Crypta manages to surpass the acclaimed 'Echoes of The Soul' with both brutality and delicacy. Continue Reading →
Johnny Monster escapes the illusions of the city in the very Brazilian folk rock of "Os Pássaros" (The Birds).
"Os Pássaros" is the first sample from the upcoming album by São Paulo singer-songwriter Johnny Monster; listen here.
The Casanovas and the new hard rock; listen to the single “The Lover”
The hard rock band The Casanovas released their new single “The Lover” last Friday, the 28th, part of their fifth album…
Impavid releases EP with B-sides from debut album 'Prologue'
Impavid released the EP 'Prologue B-Sides', concluding the era of his debut album 'Prologue' (2021), which is now two years old. Continue Reading →
VIPER talks about their first album in 15 years, their career, and more; watch
Last November 11th, VIPER participated in Wikimetal Happy Hour, an interview program hosted by Nando Machado, co-founder of…
Hugo Mariutti showcases English influences in his new solo album; listen here
Hugo Mariutti released his new solo album, 'The Last Dance', last Thursday, the 29th. This project is his first since…
Hurricanes keep 70s rock alive with new album; listen now.
Hurricanes released their debut album last Friday, the 30th. The album combines contemporary sounds with roots in 70s blues and rock. Continue Reading →
VIPER debuts new lineup with first album in 15 years; listen to 'Timeless'
VIPER is back with their first album in the new lineup, 15 years after their last release. Listen…
Electric Mob, a rising star in Brazilian hard rock, continues its tour of Brazil until July.
The band Electric Mob from Curitiba is promoting their excellent album '2 Make U Cry & Dance' throughout Brazil; see the dates here.
Hurricanes are preparing their debut album and releasing their third single, "Thunder in the Storm".
Hurricanes released the single "Thunder in the Storm" last Friday, the 9th, in preparation for their debut album. Continue Reading →
VIPER releases “The Android” and gets closer to their first album in 15 years
VIPER released the single "The Android" last Friday, the 2nd, in preparation for their first new work in 15 years.
Gojira and Mastodon in São Paulo: an unmissable joint show takes place in November.
Gojira and Mastodon bring 'The Mega-Monsters Tour' to Brazil for a single date; see all the show details…
Get to know Hugo Mariutti beyond Shaman with the single “Ghosts”
Hugo Mariutti delves into English post-punk and nostalgic sounds on his new solo album; listen to the single “Ghosts”. Continue Reading →
Discover rock and metal on Groover: discover new bands in our playlist.
Wikimetal's curated playlist on Groover features rock and metal bands that are still relatively unknown in Brazil.
Revolution Saints unveils new lineup in 'Eagle Flight'
Revolution Saints released the album 'Eagle Flight' with a new lineup. The trio now includes, in addition to Deen Castronovo, Joel Hoekstra…
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" and "Sandra Rosa Madalena"; learn more here. Continue Reading →
Metallica and the band's pure formula on the album '72 Seasons'
This week's Wikimetal Recommends is a reminder: listen to '72 Seasons', Metallica's eleventh album.
Shawn James blends blues rock, grunge, and heavy metal in his album; find out more.
With hints of grunge, heavy metal, and rock in its purest essence, Shawn James released the album A… in 2022
Did you know that Wikimetal is on Omelete? Check out our column here
Wikimetal has teamed up with Omelete for a special column about heavy metal on the entertainment website. Learn more! Continue Reading →