Gig review: Symphonic Metallization – Majestica vs. Ayasa
Combining Swedish symphonic power metal band Majestica with Japan’s crossover violinist Ayasa results in a great evening of modern melodic metal in Tokyo.
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Author: roppongirocks
Single review: Stagman “Kejsarens nya kläder”
At age 56, former glam metal man Stagman, aka Zinny Zan, continues his fascinating singer-songwriter journey with his best song yet. The new single “Kejsarens nya kläder” has serious hit potential.
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Album review: Victorius “Space Ninjas from Hell”
German power metal band Victorius plays fast and melodic power metal on its new Japan-themed album. It’s good fun.
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Interview: Crazy Lixx | “We try to position ourselves 30 years back in time”
When melodic hard rock band Crazy Lixx from Sweden recently came to Japan to perform, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson met the band in Tokyo to talk about its music, the importance of bringing fresh blood into the band, the impact of working with Pretty Maids’ Chris Laney and much more.
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Gig review: Opeth | Two hours of prog-rock perfection in Tokyo
Swedish progressive hard-rock band Opeth always do things on its own terms. In Tokyo, Opeth gives us an evening of prog rock, metal and a few songs in Swedish. It’s quirky and beyond great. Sheer brilliance!
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EP review: Tragedy In Hope “Smile at Death”
A Russian version of Cradle of Filth? Yes. Tragedy In Hope is extreme and yet melodic metal. It is dramatic, bombastic and very good.
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Gig review: KISS brings a farewell extravaganza to Tokyo Dome
American rockers KISS say farewell with a spectacular final Tokyo show as part of their End of the Road World Tour. Great music combined with a terrific show.
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Interview: Tommy Thayer of KISS “I’m still really enjoying the ride”
“We’re geared up and ready to go. Japan is going to be amazing!” says KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer.
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Album review: Mats Karlsson “The Time Optimist”
220 Volt guitarist Mats Karlsson shows us a different side on his first-ever solo album.
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Gig review: Marty Friedman in Yokohama
Marty Friedman, quite possibly the best guitarist in the world, always has a few tricks up his sleeve when he’s performing. He always delivers and he always pushes the limit. What a guy! What an artist!
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Album review: Molly Hatchet “Battleground”
American Southern hard rockers Molly Hatchet are back with a live album. With no original members left in the band, some diehard fans will hate this album, while newer fans may actually find this a decent album of live versions of old and new Molly Hatchet songs.
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Album review: The Babes “Dive Bars and Muscle Cars”
The Babes, some of the nicest and hardest working people in Australian rock, are back with a full-length studio album packed with good-fun rock’n’roll.
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Interview: Danko Jones “We already know what kind of band we are. We’re not delusional!”
When Danko Jones and his punky Canadian rock trio recently toured Australia, Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson met him backstage at Crowbar in Sydney prior to the third and final gig on their Aussie tour.
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