Book review: Gary Shea “No Bass, No Party”
Alcatrazz and New England bassist Gary Shea shares stories and reflections, the highs and lows of his journey in the music industry, in a new autobiography.
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Total Metal exhibition: a celebration of Swedish metal
Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson visited Stockholm to experience a much-hyped exhibition about Swedish heavy metal. Did it live up to the high expectations?
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The art of AC/DC Lane in Melbourne
On a recent trip to Melbourne, Australia, Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson revisited AC/DC Lane to document some of the lane’s fascinating street art.
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Kamelot’s Alex Landenburg launches music streaming service ROKK
ROKK is a new music streaming service for the world’s rockers and metalheads.
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Exodus: Zetro out (again), Dukes in (again)
Exodus parts way with Zetro and welcomes Rob Dukes back.
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The legacy and future of Venom Inc.
Mantas retires from the band but Tony Dolan soldiers on with Venom Inc. Jeff “Mantas” Dunn’s retirement from Venom Inc. has caused a bit of a stir when it comes
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Marty Friedman’s journey from heavy metal to Japanese pop
Marty Friedman did a fascinating and rare presentation in English at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan.
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Video: Graham Oliver’s Army performing “The Eagle Has Landed” with Paul Quinn in Tokyo
When Graham Oliver’s Army returned to Japan, they brought along Graham Oliver’s former Saxon bandmate Paul Quinn. The reunion gig in Tokyo overflowed with Saxon classics.
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Video: Graham Oliver’s Army performing “Dallas 1PM” with Paul Quinn in Tokyo
When Graham Oliver’s Army returned to Japan, they once again brought Graham Oliver’s former Saxon bandmate Paul Quinn for a very special gig in Tokyo consisting of Saxon classics.
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Saxon legends Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn to reunite in Tokyo – again
The legendary Saxon guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn reunited on stage in Tokyo for two great evenings in 2023. It was a one-off run of two shows in Tokyo shortly after Paul had announced his retirement from Saxon. They have decided to do it again!
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Video: Dave Dufort performing on stage in Tokyo with Tytan
Watch: Bassist Kevin Riddles and drummer Dave Dufort, the former rhythm section of Angel Witch and Tytan, reunited on stage in Tokyo.
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9 reasons Lzzy Hale should join Skid Row permanently
Lzzy Hale should stay with Skid Row permanently. Let us tell you why.
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Venom Inc recruits Curran Murphy to fill in for Mantas
Venom Inc bassist and vocalist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan has recruited Curran Murphy to fill in on guitar until Mantas recovers from a second heart attack.
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