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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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@motleycrue legend @nikkisixxpixx on stage in Sait @motleycrue legend @nikkisixxpixx on stage in Saitama, Japan in 2016. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
@defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde visited @roppon @defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde visited @roppongirocks HQ on 9th December 2025.
@defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde on stage in Tok @defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde on stage in Tokyo on 5th December 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label | @metalbladerecords
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Pontus Åkesson of @moonsafariofficial on stage in Pontus Åkesson of @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo on 11th December 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with @kyle_macl Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with @kyle_maclachlan in Tokyo tonight. Now, that was a terrific wine dinner where we discussed the cult classic “Showgirls” and, of course, “Twin Peaks”.
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