Album review: Megadeth “Dystopia”
With a new line-up, Dave Mustaine has breathed new life into Megadeth and produced a great album.
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Reviews
Album review: Humanitas Error Est “Human Pathomorphism“
German black metal band Humanitas Error Est has produced a convincing debut album that is up there with the best in the genre.
Read MoreAlbum review: Nominon “Chaos in the Flesh…LIVE!”
Veteran Swedish death metal band Nominon are back with a sick live album in the old Swedish death metal tradition.
Read MoreAlbum review: Interment “Scent Of The Buried”
Interment’s forthcoming album makes me smile.
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Gig review: Amorphis makes a triumphant return to Tokyo
Finnish powerhouse Amorphis made a triumphant return to Japan.
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Gig review: Loudness and Earthshaker shook Roppongi loudly
Loudness and Earthshaker teamed up to do a special sold-out co-headlining gig in Roppongi.
Read MoreReview: Imperial State Electric “Anywhere Loud”
Today Swedish rockers Imperial State Electric, led by Nicke Andersson, released a great little track called “Anywhere Loud”.
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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!
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.
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