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Tokyo's international rock music magazine. Edited by Stefan Nilsson.

Is 25th of February too early to call the gig of t Is 25th of February too early to call the gig of the year? @behemothofficial slayed Tokyo tonight!
@risa_metal guitar pick. As fierce as the lady her @risa_metal guitar pick. As fierce as the lady herself!
Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo. Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo.
Former Megadeth guitarist @jeffyoungguitar on stag Former Megadeth guitarist @jeffyoungguitar on stage in Shibuya, Tokyo, with @kingsofthrashofficial on 21st February 2026. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson backstage in Tokyo Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson backstage in Tokyo tonight with Megadeth legend @davidellefsonbass and @angelwitchofficial legend Dave Dufort.
@fimbulwinterswe’s @fredrikdrummer (ex-@amonamarth @fimbulwinterswe’s @fredrikdrummer (ex-@amonamarth) with his new guitar at @roppongirocks HQ on 11th Feb 2026.
@risa_metal of @franticamberofficial and @fredrikd @risa_metal of @franticamberofficial and @fredrikdrummer of @fimbulwinterswe swung by @roppongirocks HQ tonight.
It’s Tuesday and I got a signed @thegonzoes LP in It’s Tuesday and I got a signed @thegonzoes LP in the mail. Gritty, beer-fuelled and gloriously unpolished garage rock from Stockholm! A wonderful addition to the vinyl collection at @roppongirocks HQ in Tokyo.
@destruction_official's @martin.furia on stage in @destruction_official's @martin.furia on stage in Yokohama, Japan, on 30th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @evp_jp | @napalmrecordsofficial
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Video | Backstage interview with @erikgronwall at Video | Backstage interview with @erikgronwall at Budokan | When former @officialskidrow and @heatsweden vocalist Erik Grönwall returned to Tokyo to do a headline gig at a sold-out Budokan with @michaelschenkerrocks, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down with Erik just before the gig. 
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Chewie and I are exploring Blair’s Mega Death hot Chewie and I are exploring Blair’s Mega Death hot sauce on a Sunday afternoon in Tokyo. @megadeth
@roppongirocks' Stefan Nilsson helped @erikgronwal @roppongirocks' Stefan Nilsson helped @erikgronwall with his vocal warm-up before he sang with @michaelschenkerrocks in front of a sold-out Budokan.
@roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson backstage in Yo @roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson backstage in Yokohama tonight with @destruction_official’s Schmier and archenemyofficial’s @michael_amott. What a great Destruction show that was! @evp_jp
@destruction_official soundcheck in Yokohama. The @destruction_official soundcheck in Yokohama. The Asian tour kicks off tonight!
@martyfriedman and @kikoloureiro on stage in Shibu @martyfriedman and @kikoloureiro on stage in Shibuya, Tokyo on 21st January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
Backstage at Budokan with bass legend @barrysparks Backstage at Budokan with bass legend @barrysparksofficial after his show with @michaelschenkerrocks tonight.
Backstage at Budokan with @erikgronwall right now. Backstage at Budokan with @erikgronwall right now.
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@abortedmetal's Sven de Caluwé on stage in Tokyo o @abortedmetal's Sven de Caluwé on stage in Tokyo on 19th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @soundworks.direct.japan
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