When German thrash metal band Traitor stopped by Tokyo for a warm-up gig on their way to perform at the True Thrash Fest in Osaka, Roppongi Rocks sat down with the band for a chat.

Fimbul Winter’s guitarist Fredrik Andersson swung by Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo to sit down for a chat about the new band, its fab debut EP, playing guitar versus playing drums, the band’s future plans and much more.

Megadeth’s terrific final studio album is taking the world by storm. It’s topping charts across the world. Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson talked with Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren about the final album and tour.

The fierce Risa Andersson, best-known for her work with Frantic Amber, swung by Roppongi Rocks HQ on a cold February night.

Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down with Schmier in Yokohama before the band’s first gig on the Asian tour. “Music is something you do ‘til the end. It’s a passion. It’s not just a job!” said Schmier about what keeps him going after all these years.