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Marduk brought the steel inferno to Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Marduk brought the steel inferno to Tokyo

November 23, 2025 roppongirocks
Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia in Tokyo

November 23, 2025 roppongirocks
Treat “The Wild Card”
Record Reviews

Treat “The Wild Card”

November 21, 2025 roppongirocks
Danko Jones “Leo Rising”
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Danko Jones “Leo Rising”

November 17, 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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Marduk brought the steel inferno to Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Marduk brought the steel inferno to Tokyo

November 23, 2025 roppongirocks

Swedish band Marduk showed Japan how extreme metal should be done.

Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia in Tokyo

November 23, 2025 roppongirocks
Doogie White in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Doogie White in Tokyo

November 19, 2025 roppongirocks
Dynazty’s triumphant return to Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Dynazty’s triumphant return to Tokyo

November 10, 2025 roppongirocks
Frozen Crown in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Frozen Crown in Tokyo

November 1, 2025 roppongirocks

Record ReviewsView All

Treat “The Wild Card”
Record Reviews

Treat “The Wild Card”

November 21, 2025 roppongirocks

Swedish melodic hard rockers Treat are back with their tenth studio album and have announced a Farewell Japan tour.

Danko Jones “Leo Rising”
Record Reviews

Danko Jones “Leo Rising”

November 17, 2025 roppongirocks
Alcatrazz “Prior Convictions”
Record Reviews

Alcatrazz “Prior Convictions”

November 15, 2025 roppongirocks
Hostilia “Face the Fire”
Record Reviews

Hostilia “Face the Fire”

November 13, 2025 roppongirocks
The Gonzoes “Charger”
Record Reviews

The Gonzoes “Charger”

November 11, 2025 roppongirocks

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Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt
InterviewsYouTube

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

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

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
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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: 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

Today, Danish folk metal band Trold releases a track from its forthcoming live album, recorded at the mighty Copenhell festival.

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
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

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Tokyo's international rock music magazine. Edited by Stefan Nilsson.

@roykhanmusic on stage in Tokyo on 21st November 2 @roykhanmusic on stage in Tokyo on 21st November 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @evp_jp
@edu_falaschi on stage in Tokyo on 21st November 2 @edu_falaschi on stage in Tokyo on 21st November 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @evp_jp
@adrienne_cowan on stage in Tokyo with @tobiassamm @adrienne_cowan on stage in Tokyo with @tobiassammetofficial on 19th November 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
@roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson with @lovebites @roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson with @lovebites_jp’s @harupisweetchu and @midoritatematsu backstage at Friday’s Edu Falaschi/Roy Khan gig in Tokyo.
@niennani of @paradiseinflamesband on stage in Tok @niennani of @paradiseinflamesband on stage in Tokyo on 20th November 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks @soundworks.direct.japan
@mardukofficial on stage in Tokyo tonight. @soundw @mardukofficial on stage in Tokyo tonight. @soundworks.direct.japan
Tobias Sammet on stage with @tobiassammetofficial Tobias Sammet on stage with @tobiassammetofficial in Tokyo on 19th November 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks @avalon.label @tokyoonkyorocksite
Backstage with @tobiassammetofficial after last ni Backstage with @tobiassammetofficial after last night’s terrific gig in Tokyo.
Backstage with @kennyleckremo of @heatsweden after Backstage with @kennyleckremo of @heatsweden after last night’s phenomenal @tobiassammetofficial show in Tokyo.
@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.
Roppongi Rocks record review | @thegonzoes “Charge Roppongi Rocks record review | @thegonzoes “Charger” | Gritty, beer-fuelled and gloriously unpolished garage rock from Stockholm. https://www.roppongirocks.com/archives/17907
If in doubt, there’s always @wormwoodofficial. If in doubt, there’s always @wormwoodofficial.
Roppongi Rocks gig review | @dynazty_official’s tr Roppongi Rocks gig review | @dynazty_official’s triumphant return to Tokyo 
https://www.roppongirocks.com/archives/17904
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 @dynaz 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
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