Video | Interview with German thrashers Traitor in Tokyo
When German thrash metal band Traitor stopped by Tokyo for a warm-up gig on their way to perform at the True Thrash Fest in Osaka, Roppongi Rocks sat down with the band for a chat.
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Behemoth in Tokyo: Gig of the year?
Is it too early to call the gig of the year? Perhaps. But Behemoth’s triumphant first show in Tokyo since 2015 is certainly a contender. What a win for the dark side!
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Vinnie Vincent wrote it, Ace Frehley covered it, John Norum nailed it
This is the story behind the brilliant track “Back on the Streets” by KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent. It’s a fascinating story about a terrific song that includes not only three guitar maestros but also vocalists from Toto and Journey.
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Video | Interview: Ex-Amon Amarth member Fredrik Andersson on the launch of Fimbul Winter
Fimbul Winter’s guitarist Fredrik Andersson swung by Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo to sit down for a chat about the new band, its fab debut EP, playing guitar versus playing drums, the band’s future plans and much more.
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Kings of Thrash: A celebration of early Megadeth in Tokyo
David Ellefson and Jeff Young performed a celebration of early Megadeth music in Tokyo.
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Interview | Dirk Verbeuren talks about Megadeth’s final album and tour
Megadeth’s terrific final studio album is taking the world by storm. It’s topping charts across the world. Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson talked with Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren about the final album and tour.
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Arch Enemy reveals new vocalist with new music video
Lauren Hart is the new lead vocalist of Arch Enemy. Hear her first song with the band here.
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Traitor: Exiled to Tokyo
German thrash metal band Traitor put on a fast, furious and sweaty thrash metal performance in Tokyo.
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Video | Interview with Risa Andersson in Tokyo
The fierce Risa Andersson, best-known for her work with Frantic Amber, swung by Roppongi Rocks HQ on a cold February night.
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Video | Interview with Destruction’s Schmier in Yokohama
Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down with Schmier in Yokohama before the band’s first gig on the Asian tour. “Music is something you do ‘til the end. It’s a passion. It’s not just a job!” said Schmier about what keeps him going after all these years.
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Destruction in Yokohama
25% pure German thrash metal: Destruction returned to Japan after eight years with a splendid international version of the band.
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Michael Schenker at Budokan
Guitar maestro Michael Schenker put on a special UFO celebration in front of a sold-out Budokan.
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Tailgunner “Midnight Blitz”
Tailgunner is being hyped left, right and centre as British heavy metal’s future. Perhaps KK Downing and the talking heads are right.
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