Ragne Wahlquist, of Heavy Load, dies at age 69.
Heavy Load vocalist and guitarist Ragne Wahlquist passed away this Tuesday, the 7th, at the age of 69. The reason for his death…
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.
Why do we love the music we listened to as teenagers?
The scientific explanation for why, no matter how much time passes, we still love the music we listened to in our teens. Continue Reading →
German documentary shows how heavy metal saves lives; watch it.
'Heavy Metal Saved My Life', a German TV series, shows through two episodes the importance of heavy metal in…
No wedding rings needed: headbanger couple exchange guitars at their wedding.
Madi Danger and Jay Aspen decided to do something different at their wedding and, as heavy metal fans, swapped guitars instead…
Metal Anthems: Playlist selects the best of heavy metal with Viper, Iron Maiden and more.
To celebrate Rock Month, Warner Music Brazil has created a special playlist with the best of heavy metal! Listen now! Continue Reading →
Think rock is dead? Maybe you're the one who's dead; find out here.
If you don't move, you won't get out of inertia... well... you guessed it, right? Rock isn't dead. What's dead...
Arthur Lira and the Impunity Amendment? Here, heavy metal saves you; check out the TOP 11 best songs on the subject.
From Megadeth to Anthrax, and from the House of Representatives to the Senate: check out the 11 best heavy metal songs about…
Heavy metal reduces blood pressure and eases anxiety, according to new studies; learn more.
Research conducted with 1,540 volunteers aged 18 to 65 shows that metal is the second most calming genre for listeners. Continue Reading →
Exclusive video 'Does Heavy Metal Calm You Down? – The Science of Metal' shows new scientific studies and benefits of listening to metal.
"Heavy metal has been associated with depression and aggression. But recent studies tell a different story," says Beth Roars.
The Paraná state government approves Heavy Metal Day in honor of Andre Matos.
The governor of Paraná has signed into law the bill that establishes June 8th as "State Day of…"
The shame of being metal
I've never been so ashamed of being a metalhead as when I read the comments posted on Facebook about the departures from the band Nervosa. Continue Reading →
Podcast #280: The best biographies and autobiographies of rock and heavy metal.
In this episode, Daniel Dystyler, Erica Roumieh, and Nando Machado discuss some of the best biographies and autobiographies in the world…
University offers doctoral scholarship in heavy metal.
Newcastle University in Australia has announced a scholarship position for a research project focusing on…
Research reveals that listening to heavy metal while driving can affect your attention.
A study by Auto Express magazine and the IAM Roadsmart institution revealed that driving while listening to heavy metal can affect your attention. Continue Reading →
Metal Timeline: Playlist tells the complete story of the genre.
The Hard 'n' Heavy Chronology playlist was created with the aim of exploring the complete history of heavy metal, hard rock…
Heavy metal was the fastest growing music genre in 2018.
According to the digital music distribution platform TuneCore, heavy metal was the fastest-growing musical genre in…
Montreal is officially declared the "city of metal".
The city of Montreal, Canada, has been officially declared a "city of metal" by councilman Craig Sauvé. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
Corey Taylor and Randy Blythe discuss the current state of heavy metal.
Corey Taylor and Randy Blythe were invited by Metal Hammer to talk about the current state of metal and its…
Aquaman was inspired by Metallica and Tool, according to actor Jason Momoa.
According to the actor who plays Aquaman, the character was inspired by the work of major heavy metal bands like Metallica…
Saxon will return to Brazil in March 2019, newspaper confirms.
Newspaper confirmed Saxon's return to Brazil, ten months after their last visit. The band will perform in São Paulo, Brasília, and Manaus. Continue Reading →
[PROMOTION ENDED] Wikimetal Kit: Participate in our survey and win various prizes
Want to win a kit with a Judas Priest DVD, a Sabbath book, a Dio poster, plus a t-shirt and stickers of…
Matt Heafy turns Justin Bieber's “Boyfriend” into metal
Matt Heafy, from the band Trivium, known for sharing metal covers of pop songs, plays Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend"...
Billboard releases list of highest-paid hard rock and heavy metal bands.
Based on the criteria of analyzing "the profits of the 50 biggest bands," the list published annually by Billboard included giants of heavy metal and hard rock. Continue Reading →
What happens when two headbangers try to write a pop song?
How easy is it to write a pop song? Jared Dines and his colleague Vince Mindas – both heavy metal fans…
Can you ace this musical emoji quiz?
The publication Louder Sound published a quiz to guess the song with emojis to celebrate the best of…
Heavy metal is the favorite music genre in the United Kingdom, according to research.
The United Kingdom is famous for being the birthplace of bands like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Saxon, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, and Grim Reaper. Continue Reading →
Heavy metal fans are more prone to self-harm and suicide, study says.
According to research, young heavy metal fans are five times more likely to self-harm or attempt suicide.
New study claims that listening to metal music is beneficial for the human brain.
Australian scientists have discovered that people who listen to metal music reduce their stress levels and prevent the development of mental health problems.
The best songs to introduce someone to Metal.
Have you ever thought how easy it would be to simply show someone a selection of songs that would convince them how amazing Heavy Metal is? Check it out here! Continue Reading →