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Review: Evoken Fest with Alestorm, Grave Digger, Bloodbound, Epidemia and Victorius

September 20, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Three power metal bands, an old-school true German metal band and a bunch of good-fun Scottish rockers proved to be a great mix of music that kept the audience entertained.

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Gig review: Danko Jones at Crowbar in Sydney

September 16, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Canadian rocker Danko Jones made a triumphant return to Australia with his trio. Every song in the setlist is a hit. One of the greatest live rock shows this year. Punky rock’n’roll at its best.

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Gig review: Marty Friedman up close and personal in Shibuya

July 7, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Marty Friedman and his guitars, a smashing Japanese backing band, a near-flawless setlist and a Rock Fujiyama reunion. Not bad for a Friday night in Shibuya.

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Gig review: Thunder marks 30th anniversary by showing Japan how British rock is done properly

July 5, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

British rockers Thunder celebrate three decades of rock with special Sit Down/Stand Up shows in Japan showcasing great songs, a great band and the exquisite voice of Danny Bowes.

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Gig review: Girlschool and Venom Inc – a terrific celebration of NWOBHM

June 29, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

British bands Girlschool and Venom Inc headline a splendid celebration of New Wave of British Heavy Metal in Tokyo. What a great Sunday in the name of heavy metal!

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Gig review: Lucifer | “Black Sabbath meets Fleetwood Mac” on stage in Tokyo

June 12, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Lucifer, one of the best rock bands in Sweden right now, returned to Japan with a close to flawless rock show of the best kind.

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Gig review: Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia – a three-hour melodic metal extravaganza

June 4, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia gives Tokyo a three-hour melodic metal extravaganza with some serious star power.

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Gig review: Graham Bonnet brings an exquisite new version of Alcatrazz to Japan

May 29, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Graham Bonnet brings an exquisite new version of Alcatrazz to Japan and shows us all that he’s still got it. Blimey! What a great evening of world-class rock’n’roll.

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Gig review: Marco Mendoza “Viva La Rock” Japan Tour

May 21, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

The former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy bassist Marco Mendoza returned to Japan as a solo artist and wowed his Japanese fans with a couple of terrific shows. Viva La Rock!

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Gig review: Metal Female Voices Fest Japan with Leaves’ Eyes and VUUR

May 20, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Headlined by European bands Leaves’ Eyes and VUUR, the first Japanese edition of Metal Female Voices Fest was a success. Read Caroline Misokane’s report.

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Gig review: Europe in Kawasaki | A masterclass in melodic hard rock

May 13, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Europe gives its Japanese fans a two-hour masterclass in melodic hard rock.

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Gig review: Jake E Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel in Tokyo

April 18, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

Legendary guitar wizard Jake E Lee makes a triumphant return to Tokyo with a show featuring Red Dragon Cartel, Badlands and Ozzy Osbourne songs.

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Gig review: Uriah Heep rocks Roppongi

March 26, 2019November 12, 2021 roppongirocks

British classic hard rock band Uriah Heep was formed in 1969. 50 years later they’re better than ever and on stage at Billboard Live in Roppongi performing a terrific show.

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