Preview: Slash to return to Japan in January
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
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.
Read MoreMasa Ito’s Rock TV celebrates 200 shows with Michael Schenker as a special guest
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.
Read MoreThe Roppongi Rocks Music Awards – What rocked our world in 2017
2017 was, as expected, another year filled with terrific rock music. Here is our summary of the best bits.
Read MorePreview: Epica will return to Tokyo for a one-off Tokyo show in January
Dutch symphonic metal band Epica will return to Tokyo for a one-off Tokyo show in January.
Read MoreRIP Cherry Sickbeat
NervoChaos guitarist Cherry Sickbeat has died following a short battle with cancer.
Read MoreKISS legend Gene Simmons to release “The Vault” to celebrate 50 years in rock
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
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.
Read MoreNews: Loudness will release new album in January
Our favourite Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, currently on tour in Europe, will release their new studio album in January.
Read MoreDynazty vocalist Nils Molin officially joins Amaranthe
Dynazty vocalist Nils Molin has become an official member of Amaranthe.
Read MoreGraham Bonnet Band reveals new guitarist
Graham Bonnet Band reveals Joey Tafolla as Conrado Pesinato’s replacement.
Read MoreFormer Amaranthe and In Flames members unite in CyHra
Jake E and Jesper Strömblad launch CyHra | Record deal inked, debut album and world tour coming up.
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Jake E officially leaves Amaranthe
“I am stepping off the Amaranthe tour bus and will go on to do new things”, says Jake in a comment to Roppongi Rocks.
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