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Kings of Thrash: A celebration of early Megadeth in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Kings of Thrash: A celebration of early Megadeth in Tokyo

February 24, 2026 roppongirocks
Traitor: Exiled to Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Traitor: Exiled to Tokyo

February 15, 2026 roppongirocks
Tailgunner “Midnight Blitz”
Record Reviews

Tailgunner “Midnight Blitz”

February 3, 2026 roppongirocks
Therion “Con Orquesta”
Record Reviews

Therion “Con Orquesta”

January 29, 2026 roppongirocks

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Video | Interview: Ex-Amon Amarth member Fredrik Andersson on the launch of Fimbul Winter
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Video | Interview: Ex-Amon Amarth member Fredrik Andersson on the launch of Fimbul Winter

March 1, 2026 roppongirocks

Fimbul Winter’s guitarist Fredrik Andersson swung by Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo to sit down for a chat about the new band, its fab debut EP, playing guitar versus playing drums, the band’s future plans and much more.

Interview | Dirk Verbeuren talks about Megadeth’s final album and tour
Interviews

Interview | Dirk Verbeuren talks about Megadeth’s final album and tour

February 20, 2026 roppongirocks

Megadeth’s terrific final studio album is taking the world by storm. It’s topping charts across the world. Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson talked with Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren about the final album and tour.

Video | Interview with Risa Andersson in Tokyo
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Video | Interview with Risa Andersson in Tokyo

February 13, 2026 roppongirocks

The fierce Risa Andersson, best-known for her work with Frantic Amber, swung by Roppongi Rocks HQ on a cold February night.

Video | Interview with Destruction’s Schmier in Yokohama
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Video | Interview with Destruction’s Schmier in Yokohama

February 9, 2026 roppongirocks

Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down with Schmier in Yokohama before the band’s first gig on the Asian tour. “Music is something you do ‘til the end. It’s a passion. It’s not just a job!” said Schmier about what keeps him going after all these years.

Video | Backstage interview with Erik Grönwall at Budokan
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Video | Backstage interview with Erik Grönwall at Budokan

February 1, 2026 roppongirocks

When former Skid Row and H.E.A.T vocalist Erik Grönwall returned to Tokyo to do a headline gig at a sold-out Budokan with Michael Schenker, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down with Erik just before the gig.

Gig ReviewsView All

Kings of Thrash: A celebration of early Megadeth in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Kings of Thrash: A celebration of early Megadeth in Tokyo

February 24, 2026 roppongirocks

David Ellefson and Jeff Young performed a celebration of early Megadeth music in Tokyo.

Traitor: Exiled to Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Traitor: Exiled to Tokyo

February 15, 2026 roppongirocks
Destruction in Yokohama
Gig Reviews

Destruction in Yokohama

February 7, 2026 roppongirocks
Michael Schenker at Budokan
Gig Reviews

Michael Schenker at Budokan

February 5, 2026 roppongirocks
Kiko Loureiro in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Kiko Loureiro in Tokyo

January 30, 2026 roppongirocks

Record ReviewsView All

Tailgunner “Midnight Blitz”
Record Reviews

Tailgunner “Midnight Blitz”

February 3, 2026 roppongirocks

Tailgunner is being hyped left, right and centre as British heavy metal’s future. Perhaps KK Downing and the talking heads are right.

Therion “Con Orquesta”
Record Reviews

Therion “Con Orquesta”

January 29, 2026 roppongirocks
Clawfinger “Before We All Die”
Record Reviews

Clawfinger “Before We All Die”

January 27, 2026 roppongirocks
Blue Mountain “When Heaven Falls Down & Hell Freezes Over”
Record Reviews

Blue Mountain “When Heaven Falls Down & Hell Freezes Over”

January 19, 2026 roppongirocks
Kreator “Krushers of the World”
Record Reviews

Kreator “Krushers of the World”

January 15, 2026 roppongirocks

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Video | Interview: Ex-Amon Amarth member Fredrik Andersson on the launch of Fimbul Winter
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Video | Interview: Ex-Amon Amarth member Fredrik Andersson on the launch of Fimbul Winter

Video | Interview with Risa Andersson in Tokyo
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Video | Interview with Risa Andersson in Tokyo

Video | Interview with Destruction’s Schmier in Yokohama
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Video | Interview with Destruction’s Schmier in Yokohama

Video | Backstage interview with Erik Grönwall at Budokan
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Video | Backstage interview with Erik Grönwall at Budokan

Video | Backstage interview with Nestor’s Tobias Gustavsson in Tokyo
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Video | Backstage interview with Nestor’s Tobias Gustavsson in Tokyo

Video | Interview with Gustaf Jorde of Defleshed
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Video | Interview with Gustaf Jorde of Defleshed

NewsView All

Arch Enemy reveals new vocalist with new music video
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Arch Enemy reveals new vocalist with new music video

February 20, 2026 roppongirocks

Lauren Hart is the new lead vocalist of Arch Enemy. Hear her first song with the band here.

ROKK launches free direct music upload service for artists
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ROKK launches free direct music upload service for artists

February 2, 2026 roppongirocks
Video | Mantas/Abaddon Venom “Welcome to Hell”
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Video | Mantas/Abaddon Venom “Welcome to Hell”

December 1, 2025 roppongirocks
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
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
News

RIP, At the Gates’ Tompa Lindberg

September 17, 2025 roppongirocks

VideosView All

Arch Enemy reveals new vocalist with new music video
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Arch Enemy reveals new vocalist with new music video

February 20, 2026 roppongirocks

Lauren Hart is the new lead vocalist of Arch Enemy. Hear her first song with the band here.

Video premiere: Vanir “Never Surrender”
Videos

Video premiere: Vanir “Never Surrender”

January 16, 2026 roppongirocks
A tribute to Tompa Lindberg: Withering Surface “Under A Serpent Sun”
Videos

A tribute to Tompa Lindberg: Withering Surface “Under A Serpent Sun”

November 28, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Trold “Til Gilde Under Bøgen (Live at Copenhell ’25)”
Videos

Video premiere: Trold “Til Gilde Under Bøgen (Live at Copenhell ’25)”

November 21, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Fury “Don’t Lie to Me”
Videos

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

August 8, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Fury “What’s It Gonna Be?”
Videos

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

July 11, 2025 roppongirocks

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