Interview: ex-Nazareth vocalist Linton Osborne on teaming up with Manny Charlton
Two Nazareth veterans unite and create musical magic once again.
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Author: roppongirocks
Review: Imperial State Electric “Anywhere Loud”
Today Swedish rockers Imperial State Electric, led by Nicke Andersson, released a great little track called “Anywhere Loud”.
Read MoreEnforcer: heavy metal done properly
Enforcer is a Swedish band at the forefront of a generation of newer, younger bands playing what perhaps can best be described as proper and timeless heavy metal.
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Gig review: Glenn Hughes – Burning Japan Live
When Deep Purple legend Glenn Hughes made a triumphant return to Japan, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson was there to greet him and pay his respects to the legend.
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Gig review: Thunder live in Roppongi
There is nothing fancy about Thunder. But there is plenty to fancy.
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Album review: Rusty Pacemaker “Ruins”
Rusty Pacemaker gives us darkness and weirdness from the deep forests of Austria.
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Live DVD/CD review: Enforcer – Live by Fire
A box full of quality live heavy metal? Yes, this is all you want for Christmas. Enforcer in top form. Live and furious. Go and buy it!
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Interview: Brittney Slayes of Unleash The Archers
Brittney Slayes is one of the best vocalists in heavy metal today.
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Interview: Beth-Ami Heavenstone of Graham Bonnet Band
Beth-Ami Heavenstone made a name for herself on the Los Angeles music scene before she teamed up with Graham Bonnet to form Graham Bonnet Band.
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Freddy Villano is back with American Mafia
Bassist Freddy Villano, who in the 1990s toured with Quiet Riot and Dee Snider’s Widowmaker, is back with a new band, American Mafia.
Read MoreJapanese Assault Fest
Japanese Assault Fest, organised by Japanese record label and concert organiser Spiritual Beast, was, as expected, great fun.
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Gig review: Whitesnake “The Purple Tour” in Tokyo
David Coverdale and his latest incarnation of Whitesnake finished off yet another successful Japan tour with a great gig at Tokyo International Forum.
Read MoreDregen is back with a new Backyard Babies album and tour
Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson caught up with guitarist and singer Dregen backstage at the Loud Park festival in Japan.
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