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Video: Anvil says hi from Japan

March 3, 2023 roppongirocks

Canadian metal trio Anvil says hi from Tachikawa, Tokyo, on 2nd March 2023 ahead of the band’s two Tokyo concerts. Metal on Metal!

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@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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@destruction_official soundcheck in Yokohama. The @destruction_official soundcheck in Yokohama. The Asian tour kicks off tonight!
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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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