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  • Steve Mann of MSG – Part 2: “People are coming to shows again”
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Night Demon took Tokyo for a heavy metal ride
Gig Reviews 

Night Demon took Tokyo for a heavy metal ride

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 roppongirocks
Udo Dirkschneider showcased his U.D.O. catalogue in Tokyo
Gig Reviews 

Udo Dirkschneider showcased his U.D.O. catalogue in Tokyo

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 roppongirocks
Album review: Band of Brothers “Ship of Fools”
Record Reviews 

Album review: Band of Brothers “Ship of Fools”

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 roppongirocks
Album review: Immortal “War Against All”
Record Reviews 

Album review: Immortal “War Against All”

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 roppongirocks

InterviewsView All

Steve Mann of MSG – Part 2: “People are coming to shows again”
Interviews 

Steve Mann of MSG – Part 2: “People are coming to shows again”

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 roppongirocks

Here’s part two of Roppongi Rocks’ interview with Steve Mann of MSG and Lionheart.

Mona “DeMona” Lindgren on life after Thundermother
Interviews 

Mona “DeMona” Lindgren on life after Thundermother

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 roppongirocks

Mona “DeMona” Lindgren talks about what’s next for her after the dramatic implosion of Thundermother.

Steve Mann of MSG – Part 1: “This is now pushing forward as a new band”
Interviews 

Steve Mann of MSG – Part 1: “This is now pushing forward as a new band”

March 3, 2023March 4, 2023 roppongirocks

“I wouldn’t want to try and be Michael Schenker number 2! What’s the point?”

Video: Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth talks with Roppongi Rocks in Osaka
Interviews Videos 

Video: Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth talks with Roppongi Rocks in Osaka

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 roppongirocks

Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren talks to Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson in Osaka.

Roppongi Rocks video interview: Alex Landenburg of Kamelot and Cyhra
Interviews Videos 

Roppongi Rocks video interview: Alex Landenburg of Kamelot and Cyhra

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 roppongirocks

German drummer Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Cyhra) talks with Roppongi Rocks backstage in Tokyo.

ReviewsView All

Album review: Band of Brothers “Ship of Fools”
Record Reviews 

Album review: Band of Brothers “Ship of Fools”

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 roppongirocks

This album has more variety than the previous releases. It is less safe and better.

Album review: Immortal “War Against All”
Record Reviews 

Album review: Immortal “War Against All”

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 roppongirocks
Album review: Alcatrazz “Take No Prisoners”
Record Reviews 

Album review: Alcatrazz “Take No Prisoners”

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 roppongirocks
Album review: Glorious Bankrobbers “Back on the Road”
Record Reviews 

Album review: Glorious Bankrobbers “Back on the Road”

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 roppongirocks
Album review: Enforcer “Nostalgia”
Record Reviews 

Album review: Enforcer “Nostalgia”

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 roppongirocks
Night Demon took Tokyo for a heavy metal ride
Gig Reviews 

Night Demon took Tokyo for a heavy metal ride

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 roppongirocks

NewsView All

How We End emerges with folks from Evanescence, Cyhra, Nervosa, Primal Fear
News 

How We End emerges with folks from Evanescence, Cyhra, Nervosa, Primal Fear

March 27, 2023 roppongirocks

Former Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura bounces back with a new band featuring current and former members of Primal Fear, Cyhra and Nervosa.

Two mega drummers sign the Roppongi Rocks Mirror of Fame
News 

Two mega drummers sign the Roppongi Rocks Mirror of Fame

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 roppongirocks
Cyhra’s Jake E advances to the Swedish final of the Eurovision Song Contest
News 

Cyhra’s Jake E advances to the Swedish final of the Eurovision Song Contest

February 26, 2023 roppongirocks
Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren only comes out at night for food
News 

Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren only comes out at night for food

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 roppongirocks
Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren teams up with Roppongi Rocks in Japan
News 

Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren teams up with Roppongi Rocks in Japan

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 roppongirocks
Venom legend Mantas to perform in Tokyo in March
News 

Venom legend Mantas to perform in Tokyo in March

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 roppongirocks

VideosView All

Video premiere: Blindstone “Waste Your Time”
Videos 

Video premiere: Blindstone “Waste Your Time”

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 roppongirocks

Here’s a new video from the Danish blues rock power trio Blindstone. “Waste Your Time” is the first single from the forthcoming album “Scars to Remember”.

Video premiere: Michael Catton “Armageddon Again”
Videos 

Video premiere: Michael Catton “Armageddon Again”

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Timechild “Buried in Autumn”
Videos 

Video premiere: Timechild “Buried in Autumn”

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Metal Cross “Anger Distorted”
Videos 

Video premiere: Metal Cross “Anger Distorted”

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Tygers of Pan Tang “Back for Good”
Videos 

Video premiere: Tygers of Pan Tang “Back for Good”

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Heidra “Cloaks and Daggers”
Videos 

Video premiere: Heidra “Cloaks and Daggers”

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 roppongirocks

日本語

ビデオインタビュー Part 2:ろざーな・みほ
インタビュー 日本語 

ビデオインタビュー Part 2:ろざーな・みほ

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 roppongirocks

ビデオインタビュー Part 2:元LOVEBITESのベーシスト、Rosana:miho(ろざーな・みほ)。

ビデオインタビュー Part 1:ろざーな・みほ
インタビュー 日本語 

ビデオインタビュー Part 1:ろざーな・みほ

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 roppongirocks
インタビュー: KISS のポール・スタンレーとエリック・シンガー
インタビュー 日本語 

インタビュー: KISS のポール・スタンレーとエリック・シンガー

January 22, 2018December 6, 2022 roppongirocks

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