Yngwie Malmsteen and his strategy of throwing guitar picks into the audience.
Yngwie Malmsteen talks in an interview about his "trick" of throwing guitar picks to the audience during his performances.

Yngwie Malmsteen talks in an interview about his "trick" of throwing guitar picks to the audience during his performances.

CDs by Faith No More, Rush, and Yngwie Malmsteen are getting new editions in Brazil through a partnership between Wikimetal and…
Opus V will be one of the two opening bands for Yngwie Malmsteen's only show in Brazil in October. Find out how to get tickets. Continue Reading →

Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has announced a one-off concert in Brazil on October 24th. Learn more here!

In a recent interview, Graham Bonnet recounted a shocking episode where Yngwie Malmsteen allegedly tried to strangle him in a fit of rage.
Promoting his new album 'Parabellum', which arrives on July 24th, Yngwie Malmsteen released the single "Relentless Fury" this Friday, the 4th. Continue Reading →

Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has released a cover of the Beatles classic, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," for his new album…

The supergroup Generation Axe performed last Tuesday, the 27th, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and there they paid tribute…
Yngwie Malmsteen will be joining Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tosin Abasi on the Generation Axe tour in North America. Continue Reading →

Tony Iommi, Angus Young, and more! Check out our list of the most iconic guitarists here and leave your suggestions in the comments…

The album will be released in June. Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has revealed details of his upcoming album, "World On Fire," which will be…
Guitarist had dates in May. Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen posted an announcement this week on his official Facebook page postponing three concert dates in Brazil. Malmsteen gave no reason… Continue Reading →

Check out the video: Guitarists Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen joined forces on stage last May 5th for…

Malmsteen will come in May. Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen posted today on his official Facebook page the announcement of three shows in…
This week, Power Trio's sound pays homage to great guitarists who managed to transcend speed and "shredding," creating music that will stand the test of time for its beauty, good taste, riffs, and… Continue Reading →

This week we've listed rock songs that move us or drive us crazy without a word being said…

The term "Headbanger," literally translated, means "one who shakes their head," and perfectly represents what...
Listen to another episode of the Wikimetal podcast, the oldest rock and heavy metal podcast in Brazil. Continue Reading →

This week we're doing a special episode to celebrate the biggest Metal event of the year, Monsters of Rock!!! Friday…

It's almost a tradition: Taking a song from genres other than Hard Rock or Heavy Metal and giving it a…
How many unforgettable solos have our Guitar Heroes created over the years since the founding of this cultural movement that has lasted for more than 40 years, since Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple… Continue Reading →

It's impressive how throughout history, countless Heavy Metal and Hard Rock bands have had the ability to pioneer…

Check out the photos from Yngwie Malmsteen's show on the 8th in São Paulo!
This week, Wikimetal brings you one of the greatest guitarists of all time, currently touring Brazil with shows in Rio, São Paulo, and Porto Alegre: Yngwie Malmsteen!!… Continue Reading →

Jimi Hendrix was never a musical influence, but the impact of seeing him play guitar is what made me want to…

Jimi Hendrix was never a musical influence but rather the impact of seeing him burning the guitar made me want…
Check out the dates! Virtuoso guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has scheduled three performances in Brazil during the month of November. The musician will play in three cities in the country during his South American tour.… Continue Reading →