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Backstage with Europe’s Ian Haugland in Tokyo

February 2, 2024 roppongirocks

Europe’s drummer Ian Haugland sat down with Roppongi Rocks in Tokyo.

Ian Haugland, the drummer of Europe, speaks to Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson backstage at Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan on 1st February 2024. Ian talked about his 40 years in the band, the bond between the band members, his Candlemass connections, performing deep cuts live and much more.

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  • Candlemass brought the doom to Japan
  • Video premiere: Junkyard Drive “Tearaway”
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@mardukofficial on stage in Tokyo tonight. @soundw @mardukofficial on stage in Tokyo tonight. @soundworks.direct.japan
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@roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson backstage in To @roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson backstage in Tokyo tonight with @kamelotofficial’s @tommykarevikofficial after he did a terrific gig with @tobiassammetofficial. @tokyoonkyorocksite  @avalon.label
I put on my finest Utopia shirt tonight as I was h I put on my finest Utopia shirt tonight as I was hanging backstage in Tokyo with two heavy metal legends - Doogie White (Rainbow, Alcatrazz, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tank, Praying Mantis) and Dave Dufort (Angel Witch, Tytan, EF Band, Mike Oldfield, Ian Hunter, Alex Harvey). Good times were had.
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If in doubt, there’s always @wormwoodofficial. If in doubt, there’s always @wormwoodofficial.
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@dynazty_official won Tokyo tonight. @dynazty_official won Tokyo tonight.
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