Neuroticos celebrated 20 years of brutality
Brazilian-Japanese death metal band Neuroticos celebrated 20 years of brutality with a special anniversary show at WildSide in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
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Author: roppongirocks
Firewind at Club Quattro
As Greek guitar wizard Gus G returned to Japan after seven years, he showed us he is still at the top of his game.
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Marty Friedman “Drama”
This is string-based storytelling. Put on a pair of quality headphones, turn off the lights, close your eyes and immerse yourself in the world of Marty Friedman.
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Nestor “Teenage Rebel”
There is nothing rebellious or dangerous about Nestor’s music. This is the nice and clean side of rock music. But it is bloody good.
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Video premiere: Silvera “Sane”
Today, Roppongi Rocks premieres “Sane”, the new single and music video from Danish modern rockers Silvera.
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Interview: Backstage in Tokyo with Gus G
Gus G talked with Roppongi Rocks backstage in Shibuya, Tokyo during Firewind’s Japan tour. The conversation covered guitar wankery, performing live and much more.
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Video premiere: Withering Surface “Denial, Denial, Denial”
Today, Danish melodic death metal band Withering Surface premieres one more new track from the forthcoming album.
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Unleash The Archers “Phantoma”
Canadian power metal band Unleash The Archers keeps evolving musically.
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Gamma Ray in Tokyo
When Gamma Ray returned to Tokyo, Kai Hansen reunited with Ralf Scheepers for a terrific evening in Roppongi.
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Re-Arise “Revive”
Japan’s Re-Arise performs classic hard rock on its third album.“Revive” is one of the best and most important hard rock albums ever released by a Japanese band.
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“Sparks: Kimono My House – 50 Years Later”
This is a wonderful reimagination of Sparks’ classic 1974 album by an eclectic mix of artists.
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Venom Inc recruits Curran Murphy to fill in for Mantas
Venom Inc bassist and vocalist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan has recruited Curran Murphy to fill in on guitar until Mantas recovers from a second heart attack.
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Velveteen Queen “Consequence of the City”
A promising debut album by glammy and sleazy Swedish rock band Velveteen Queen.
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