Skip to content
Roppongi Rocks

  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Gigs
    • Records
  • YouTube
  • News
  • Videos
  • Shop
    • Showroom
  • About Us
InterviewsYouTube

Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth talks with Roppongi Rocks in Osaka

March 1, 2023 roppongirocks

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

At the end of a very successful Japan tour, the band’s first in six years, on Wednesday 1st March Megadeth‘s drummer Dirk Verbeuren sat down with Roppongi Rocks in Osaka to talk about the tour and what’s next for Megadeth.

  • Two mega drummers sign the Roppongi Rocks Mirror of Fame
  • Video: Anvil says hi from Japan
Share This Post:

You may also like

Video: Interview with Seven Spires’ Adrienne Cowan in Tokyo

December 10, 2024 roppongirocks

Five Records That Changed My Life, Part 38: Naoko Yamano

August 8, 2021 roppongirocks

Five Records That Changed My Life, Part 78: Anette Olzon

October 25, 2021 roppongirocks

Five Records That Changed My Life, Part 41: Tom Allom

August 15, 2021 roppongirocks

Five Records That Changed My Life, Part 11: Angela Gossow

July 2, 2021 roppongirocks

Ash Pearson of Revocation swung by Roppongi Rocks

April 29, 2024 roppongirocks

roppongirocks

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

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. 
https://www.roppongirocks.com/archives/18130
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.
Studying history. Important stuff. Studying history. Important stuff.
@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
@gutslit's Aditya Barve on stage in Tokyo on 19th @gutslit's Aditya Barve on stage in Tokyo on 19th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @soundworks.direct.japan
@warside_official_fr's Mathieu Jarret on stage in @warside_official_fr's Mathieu Jarret on stage in Tokyo on 19th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @soundworks.direct.japan
@alirio_netto (@angraofficial) with @yumi_oficial @alirio_netto (@angraofficial) with @yumi_oficial (@bauhaus.tokyo) and @croft_simon (@stonetrip.official) after the  splendid @kikoloureiro show in Tokyo on 21st January 2026.
@kikoloureiro on stage in Tokyo on 21st January 20 @kikoloureiro on stage in Tokyo on 21st January 2026. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
Heavy birthday to @sighofficialjapan's @mikannibal Heavy birthday to @sighofficialjapan's @mikannibal. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with guitar leg Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with guitar legend @kikoloureiro after his show in Tokyo tonight.
Today’s soundtrack at @roppongirocks. @megadeth @m Today’s soundtrack at @roppongirocks.
@megadeth @martyfriedman
Extreme metal at its best | @abortedmetal on stage Extreme metal at its best | @abortedmetal on stage in Tokyo tonight | Pure carnage! | @soundworks.direct.japan
Indian death metal | @gutslit on stage in Tolyo to Indian death metal | @gutslit on stage in Tolyo tonight | @soundworks.direct.japan
Jonny Wemmenstedt on stage with @nestor_theband in Jonny Wemmenstedt on stage with @nestor_theband in Tokyo on 14th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Follow on Instagram

Random Picks

Cyhra and Vampires Everywhere slayed Tokyo again!

Cyhra and Vampires Everywhere slayed Tokyo again!

January 29, 2023 roppongirocks
Knogjärn “BLY”

Knogjärn “BLY”

January 26, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Velvet Insane feat. Dregen & Nicke Andersson “Backstreet Liberace”

Video premiere: Velvet Insane feat. Dregen & Nicke Andersson “Backstreet Liberace”

May 14, 2021 roppongirocks

Gig review: Treat – Swedish melodic rockers better than ever

May 22, 2017 roppongirocks
Album review: Overkill “Scorched”

Album review: Overkill “Scorched”

April 10, 2023 roppongirocks

Album review: Marty Friedman “Wall of Sound”

July 26, 2017 roppongirocks
H.E.A.T melted Tokyo

H.E.A.T melted Tokyo

July 1, 2025 roppongirocks
Hit Netflix show “Clark” bleeds metal

Hit Netflix show “Clark” bleeds metal

May 18, 2022 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Junkyard Drive “The Wonderland of Temptations”

Video premiere: Junkyard Drive “The Wonderland of Temptations”

March 11, 2022 roppongirocks

Howl From The Coffin: a new old-school Swedish death metal festival

July 5, 2016 roppongirocks
  • Home
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • About Us
Copyright © 2026 Roppongi Rocks All rights reserved.

Read Next

Backstage interview in Tokyo with Markus Vanhala of Insomnium

June 14, 2025 roppongirocks

Interview: Backstage in Tokyo with Hans in ‘t Zandt, Praying Mantis

June 8, 2024 roppongirocks