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Report: The Roppongi Rocks Clubhouse Sessions with Tony Dolan of Venom Inc

March 5, 2021November 24, 2021 roppongirocks

The Roppongi Rocks Clubhouse Sessions, Episode #1: The Future of Heavy Metal with Tony Dolan of Venom Inc was a good-fun, intimate and relaxed discussion among metalheads.

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Introducing: Roppongi Rocks Clubhouse Sessions

February 24, 2021November 29, 2021 roppongirocks

Yes, the rumours are true! Roppongi Rocks will host a series of exclusive talk sessions on the iPhone audio app Clubhouse.

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News: Marty Friedman to stream live concert on New Year’s Day

December 5, 2020November 28, 2021 roppongirocks

The live concert will take place in a daring new multi-dimensional visual atmosphere designed specifically for this one show, by legendary motion graphics creator, Nobuyuki Hanabusa.

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Preview: サンダー/ Thunder to mark 30th anniversary with special shows in Japan

May 22, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Thunder will combine acoustic and electric sets to celebrate 30 years of rock at two special shows at Club Citta in Kawasaki in June. Thunder always deliver!

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The Roppongi Rocks Music Awards – What rocked our world in 2018

January 3, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

2018 gave us some fab rock music. There were too many great concerts, artists and records to mention them all. But here’s Roppongi Rocks shot at mentioning some of the music that stood out as exceptional during the year.

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Preview: Slash to return to Japan in January

December 20, 2018November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash will return to play in Japan in January, this time together with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.

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Preview: Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan returns to Japan

December 11, 2018November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

In February, British metal legend Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan toured Japan with Venom Inc. In August he was back to do a bass clinic and jam session with some of his Japanese metal musician friends. Now he’s back for a third time this year.

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Masa Ito’s Rock TV celebrates 200 shows with Michael Schenker as a special guest

January 30, 2018November 13, 2021 roppongirocks

On Sunday 28th January, Masa Ito’s Rock TV filmed its 200th show in front of an audience in Shibuya with German guitar legend Michael Schenker as a special guest.

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The Roppongi Rocks Music Awards – What rocked our world in 2017

December 31, 2017November 13, 2021 roppongirocks

2017 was, as expected, another year filled with terrific rock music. Here is our summary of the best bits.

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Preview: Epica will return to Tokyo for a one-off Tokyo show in January

December 15, 2017November 13, 2021 roppongirocks

Dutch symphonic metal band Epica will return to Tokyo for a one-off Tokyo show in January.

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RIP Cherry Sickbeat

December 4, 2017November 13, 2021 roppongirocks

NervoChaos guitarist Cherry Sickbeat has died following a short battle with cancer.

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KISS legend Gene Simmons to release “The Vault” to celebrate 50 years in rock

September 15, 2017November 13, 2021 roppongirocks

Legendary KISS co-founder Gene Simmons is about to release the ultimate collector’s item for the serious KISS collectors out there: “The Vault”.

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Preview: Chaos Assault festival with Mantar and Sigh

September 13, 2017December 4, 2021 roppongirocks

Festival preview: On 22nd and 23rd September, Ward Records are putting on a mini festival with a difference. We get some really great and unique extreme bands performing over two days at a club in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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