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Frozen Crown in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Frozen Crown in Tokyo

November 1, 2025 roppongirocks
Uriah Heep at Skogsröjet
Gig Reviews

Uriah Heep at Skogsröjet

October 10, 2025 roppongirocks
Stryper “The Greatest Gift of All”
Record Reviews

Stryper “The Greatest Gift of All”

November 9, 2025 roppongirocks
Fury “Interceptor”
Record Reviews

Fury “Interceptor”

September 3, 2025 roppongirocks

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Video | Backstage interview with Frozen Crown in Tokyo
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Video | Backstage interview with Frozen Crown in Tokyo

October 2, 2025 roppongirocks

When Italian heavy metal band Frozen Crown came to Japan for a third time, the whole band sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson in Tokyo for a chat.

Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt
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Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt

August 17, 2025 roppongirocks

220 Volt’s guitarist and songwriter Mats Karlsson sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson in Stockholm to provide an update on the band and what’s coming up.

Video | Backstage interview with White Lion’s Mike Tramp at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with White Lion’s Mike Tramp at Skogsröjet

August 15, 2025 roppongirocks

Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down backstage at the Skogsröjet festival with Mike Tramp of White Lion. “I can’t stand listening to the old albums!” said Mike when he talked about revisiting the catalogue.

Video | Backstage interview with Douglas Blair of W.A.S.P. at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with Douglas Blair of W.A.S.P. at Skogsröjet

August 14, 2025 roppongirocks

When W.A.S.P. recently once again headlined the Skogsröjet festival in Sweden, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson took the chance to meet lead guitarist Douglas Blair backstage before the show for a chat.

Video | Backstage interview with Mia Coldheart Karlsson of Crucified Barbara at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with Mia Coldheart Karlsson of Crucified Barbara at Skogsröjet

August 12, 2025 roppongirocks

When Mia Coldheart Karlsson returned to Skogsröjet with a reunited Crucified Barbara, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson took the chance to have a backstage chat with her.

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Frozen Crown in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Frozen Crown in Tokyo

November 1, 2025 roppongirocks

Italian heavy metal band Frozen Crown brought the heat to Tokyo. The show was hot, hot, hot.

Uriah Heep at Skogsröjet
Gig Reviews

Uriah Heep at Skogsröjet

October 10, 2025 roppongirocks
Torch at Skogsröjet
Gig Reviews

Torch at Skogsröjet

October 6, 2025 roppongirocks
W.A.S.P. at Skogsröjet
Gig Reviews

W.A.S.P. at Skogsröjet

September 28, 2025 roppongirocks
Uli Jon Roth’s spiritual journey in Roppongi
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Uli Jon Roth’s spiritual journey in Roppongi

September 27, 2025 roppongirocks

Record ReviewsView All

Stryper “The Greatest Gift of All”
Record Reviews

Stryper “The Greatest Gift of All”

November 9, 2025 roppongirocks

Christmas is cancelled thanks to Stryper.

Fury “Interceptor”
Record Reviews

Fury “Interceptor”

September 3, 2025 roppongirocks
Unhallowing “Sworn to the Sanguine Arts”
Record Reviews

Unhallowing “Sworn to the Sanguine Arts”

July 16, 2025 roppongirocks
Candlemass “Black Star”
Record Reviews

Candlemass “Black Star”

May 8, 2025 roppongirocks
Arch Enemy “Blood Dynasty”
Record Reviews

Arch Enemy “Blood Dynasty”

March 20, 2025 roppongirocks

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Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt
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Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt

Video | Backstage interview with White Lion’s Mike Tramp at Skogsröjet
InterviewsYouTube

Video | Backstage interview with White Lion’s Mike Tramp at Skogsröjet

Video | Backstage interview with Douglas Blair of W.A.S.P. at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with Douglas Blair of W.A.S.P. at Skogsröjet

Video | Backstage interview with Mia Coldheart Karlsson of Crucified Barbara at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with Mia Coldheart Karlsson of Crucified Barbara at Skogsröjet

Video | Backstage interview with Kee Marcello and Jakob Samuel at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with Kee Marcello and Jakob Samuel at Skogsröjet

Video | Backstage interview with Ken Sandin at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with Ken Sandin at Skogsröjet

NewsView All

ROKK: Artists paid 20× more per stream than Spotify
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ROKK: Artists paid 20× more per stream than Spotify

November 6, 2025 roppongirocks

ROKK, the fairer music streaming platform founded to put artists first, has officially exited its beta phase. Early reports from the platform’s initial launch period reveal that artists on ROKK

KISS legend Ace Frehley dead at 74
News

KISS legend Ace Frehley dead at 74

October 17, 2025 roppongirocks
RIP, At the Gates’ Tompa Lindberg
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RIP, At the Gates’ Tompa Lindberg

September 17, 2025 roppongirocks
Megadeth announces final album and farewell tour
News

Megadeth announces final album and farewell tour

August 15, 2025 roppongirocks
BREAKING NEWS! Kee Marcello to release a new Easy Action album next year
News

BREAKING NEWS! Kee Marcello to release a new Easy Action album next year

August 9, 2025 roppongirocks
Book review: Gary Shea “No Bass, No Party”
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Book review: Gary Shea “No Bass, No Party”

July 20, 2025 roppongirocks

VideosView All

Video premiere: Fury “Don’t Lie to Me”
Videos

Video premiere: Fury “Don’t Lie to Me”

August 8, 2025 roppongirocks

Today, Fury premieres “Don’t Lie to Me”, another new song from the upcoming album. 

Video premiere: Fury “What’s It Gonna Be?”
Videos

Video premiere: Fury “What’s It Gonna Be?”

July 11, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Nighthawk “Can’t Say Goodbye”
Videos

Video premiere: Nighthawk “Can’t Say Goodbye”

June 20, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Fury “Interceptor”
Videos

Video premiere: Fury “Interceptor”

June 13, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Meridian “Uprising”
Videos

Video premiere: Meridian “Uprising”

June 13, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Nighthawk “Angel of Mine”
Videos

Video premiere: Nighthawk “Angel of Mine”

May 23, 2025 roppongirocks

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Nils Molin on stage with @dynazty_official in Toky Nils Molin on stage with @dynazty_official in Tokyo on 7th November 2025.
Mike Lavér and Love Magnusson on stage with @dyna Mike Lavér and Love Magnusson on stage with @dynazty_official in Tokyo on 7th November 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
@dynazty_official won Tokyo tonight. @dynazty_official won Tokyo tonight.
@alexandra.lioness of @frozencrownofficial on stag @alexandra.lioness of @frozencrownofficial on stage in Tokyo on 26th September 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
@frozencrownofficial Tokyo gig review: https://www @frozencrownofficial Tokyo gig review: https://www.roppongirocks.com/archives/17888
@avalon.label @napalmrecordsofficial
@federico_mondelli on stage in Tokyo with @frozenc @federico_mondelli on stage in Tokyo with @frozencrownofficial on 26th September 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks @avalon.label @napalmrecordsofficial
Home sweet home! @roppongirocks HQ in Tokyo. Home sweet home! @roppongirocks HQ in Tokyo.
Hello, Hong Kong! Hello, Hong Kong!
@kissonline legend @acefrehleyofficial dead at 74 @kissonline legend @acefrehleyofficial dead at 74
https://www.roppongirocks.com/archives/17878
Good hang at @roppongirocks HQ yesterday: Roppongi Good hang at @roppongirocks HQ yesterday: Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with Michael Cortichiato (Doc Burner), Dave Dufort (ex-@angelwitchofficial, EF Band, the_original_tytan) and Paco Fernandez (Doc Burner).
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Sweeth thrash memories from a decade ago in Kawasa Sweeth thrash memories from a decade ago in Kawasaki. @overkillofficial @exodusbandofficial @sodom_band_official
@roppongirocks headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. @snow @roppongirocks headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
@snowyshawofficial @kissonline
I found a relative to the Roppongi Rocks horse hea I found a relative to the Roppongi Rocks horse head in Dubai Marina.
Picked up a couple of gems at @thedubaimall. I lov Picked up a couple of gems at @thedubaimall. I love books.
Hello, Dubai. I’m back. Let’s rock’n’roll! Hello, Dubai. I’m back. Let’s rock’n’roll!
@giadajadeetro of @frozencrownofficial on stage in @giadajadeetro of @frozencrownofficial on stage in Tokyo tonight. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Stegan Nilsson of @roppongirocks with Hiro Homma o Stegan Nilsson of @roppongirocks with Hiro Homma of Naked Machine and Dave Dufort in Tokyo yesterday.
RIP: Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, lead vocalist for RIP: Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, lead vocalist for Swedish melodic death metal band @atthegates_official and a pioneer of the Gothenburg Sound, has passed away. https://www.roppongirocks.com/archives/17834
The obligatory visit to @utopiarecords in Sydney t The obligatory visit to @utopiarecords in Sydney today.
Sydney! The good life. Sydney! The good life.
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