Noora Louhimo explains her departure from Battle Beast: "I need to do different things."
Noora Louhimo spoke about her recent departure from Battle Beast, explaining that she decided to step away to pursue new creative avenues.
Battle Beast announces Brazilian Marina La Torraca as new vocalist.
Battle Beast introduces Marina La Torraca as the new vocalist. The Brazilian artist replaces Noora Louhimo and will debut on the Asian tour in 2026.
Battle Beast halts show in Slovakia after fan's death.
Battle Beast had to interrupt its show after a fan passed away. The performance took place on December 1st in Slovakia. Continue Reading →
Rock and metal releases of the week: Sabaton, Battle Beast, Biohazard and more.
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Sabaton, Battle Beast, and…
Battle Beast releases new single “Angel Of Midnight”
Battle Beast has released the new single "Angel Of Midnight," from their highly anticipated new album 'Steelbound,' scheduled for release on October 17th.
Battle Beast releases single and music video for “Here We Are”
Battle Beast has released a new single and music video, “Here We Are.” The Finnish band also announced their seventh studio album, 'Steelbound'. Continue Reading →
Battle Beast releases single “Last Goodbye”
Battle Beast has released the new single "Last Goodbye," the first taste of the band's seventh album, scheduled for release soon…
Summer Breeze 2024 announces Exodus, Jeff Scott Soto, Battle Beast and Massacration
Summer Breeze 2024 has announced more acts for the next edition. They are: Exodus, Jeff Scott Soto, Battle Beast, and Massacration.
Battle Beast releases lyric video for the song “The Golden Horde”
Battle Beast has released a lyric video for their new song "The Golden Horde," which is part of the band's fifth album, No More Hollywood Endings. Watch it here. Continue Reading →
Noora Louhimo talks about joining Battle Beast: "I felt from the first show that this is what I was born to do."
Rising stars in Finnish band Battle Beast are winning over fans worldwide, and vocalist Noora Louhimo speaks about it…
Rock and metal releases of the week: Hugo Mariutti, Dark Angel, The Damnnation and more.
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Hugo Mariutti, Battle Beast,…
The 45 best rock and metal albums of 2025
We at Wikimetal, in partnership with some of our contributors, have compiled a list of our favorite releases of 2025. Continue Reading →
Rock and metal releases of the week: Ghost, Epica, Viper and more
This playlist features this week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Ghost, Epica, and more.
Interview with Marko Hietala: solo career and new album
Check it all out here; Interview with Marko Hietala about the release of his new album 'Roses from the Deep'.
Summer Breeze Brazil 2024: female representation in metal
The second edition of Summer Breeze Brazil brings a level of female representation that we are beginning to see at festivals. Learn more here. Continue Reading →
Summer Breeze Brazil announces official lineup for the 2024 edition.
Summer Breeze 2024 has announced the full lineup of acts for the next edition of the festival, which takes place in April.
Rock and heavy metal in 2022: release calendar
All rock and heavy metal releases in one place so you don't miss any new music in 2022!
This playlist features new releases of the week: VIPER, Rammstein, Ann Wilson and more!
This playlist features the week's new rock and metal releases. This week we have VIPER, Rammstein, Ann Wilson and more! Continue Reading →
Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy reveals her favorite female rock vocalists.
Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz has listed her favorite female vocalists who inspire her within rock music.
This playlist features new releases of the week: Ghost, Papa Roach, Sonata Arctica and more!
This playlist features the week's new rock and metal releases. This week we have Ghost, Papa Roach, Sonata Arctica and more!
The 50 best rock and heavy metal albums of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, the Wikimetal editorial team got together to list the best releases of the year – full of great music! Continue Reading →
The 30 best albums of 2021... so far!
As the first half of 2021 draws to a close, the Wikimetal editorial team has compiled a list of the 30 best albums…
Korpiklaani releases new animated music video; watch “Aallon Alla”
Finnish band Korpiklaani, about to release their new album, have released the music video for "Aallon Alla". Their new album, Kulkija, will be released soon…
Listen to The Sacrament Of Sin, the new album from Powerwolf
German band Powerwolf released their seventh album, The Sacrament Of Sin, today, and the deluxe version features collaborations with Epica, Amaranthe, and many more. Continue Reading →
Members of Kreator, Sepultura, Destruction, Sabaton and many more play classic metal
The performance is part of the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival and is headlined by Annihilator's vocalist and guitarist, Jeff Waters.
The 100 best albums of 2017 according to Metal Hammer.
British magazine Metal Hammer has released its list of the best albums released in 2017. From up-and-coming bands to established artists, the…
Blaze Bayley says he was devastated by Paul Di'Anno's death.
In an interview with The Metal Voice, Blaze Bayley moved listeners by remembering Paul Di'Anno, Iron Maiden's first vocalist, who passed away in 2023. Continue Reading →
Cause of Paul Di'Anno's death revealed.
Friends and family of Paul Di'Anno, former Iron Maiden vocalist, have revealed the cause of death of the musician who passed away in…
Corinthians mourns the death of Paul Di'Anno and recalls its relationship with the musician.
Last Monday, the 21st, Corinthians paid tribute to Paul Di'Anno, who passed away that same day at the age of 66.
Paul Di'Anno, former Iron Maiden vocalist, dies at age 66.
Paul Di'Anno, former vocalist of Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 66, according to information from Conquest Music, on behalf of his family. Continue Reading →