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Video: Marty Friedman talks to Roppongi Rocks about being based in Tokyo

July 24, 2017 roppongirocks

Soon after he stepped off the Megadeth tour bus, guitarist Marty Friedman made Tokyo his home. He has since become a well-known artist and TV personality in his own right. In this video clip from Marty’s rehearsal studio in Tokyo he talks to Roppongi Rocks about having Tokyo as his base.

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

@risa_metal of @franticamberofficial and @fredrikd @risa_metal of @franticamberofficial and @fredrikdrummer of @fimbulwinterswe swung by @roppongirocks HQ tonight.
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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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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.
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.
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