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Tony Dolan: “Step into the black hole to find what’s inside”
Venom Inc will release its second album “There’s Only Black” in September.

Charlie Granberg of Hellsingland Underground: “This album is rowdy, in-your-face rock”
Roppongi Rocks checks in with Charlie Granberg, the lead vocalist of our favourite Swedish rock band Hellsingland Underground, for an update from Hellquarters, the band’s own studio in Järvsö, Hellsingland, Sweden. The band is working on its sixth studio album!

Al Barrow looks back at his Magnum years
Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson checks in with former Magnum bassist Al Barrow to talk about his Magnum years, his new life in the USA and much more.

Ex-ELO and Black Sabbath member Bev Bevan on the drummers that inspired him
Former ELO and Black Sabbath drummer Bev Bevan talks with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson about the singles that influenced him and the drummers that played on them.

Five Records That Changed My Life, Part 83: Rob Cavestany
The founder of Bay Area thrash metal band Death Angel discusses the five albums that shaped him.
ReviewsView All

Gig review: Randy Bachman at Tokyo American Club
The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive legend came to Japan to rock and pick up his stolen guitar.
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James LoMenzo joins Megadeth as permanent bass player
James LoMenzo given permanent role following a successful stint as a live bassist.
VideosView All

Video premiere: Battering Ram “Too Late”
Filipstad’s finest are back with a catchy new single ahead of the new album release.