Interviews

English bassist Tony Franklin, aka The Fretless Monster, made a name for himself performing with Roy Harper, The Firm, Whitesnake and Blue Murder.

Shane Embury is perhaps best known as the bassist in Napalm Death. But he is also involved in many other bands and projects across multiple genres, such as Lock Up, Bent Sea, Brujeria, Venomous Concept, Tronos and much more.

Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson checked in with fab Japanese artist Kiyoshi, perhaps best known as the fierce bassist in Marty Friedman’s band, to see what she’s up to.

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.

“We’re geared up and ready to go. Japan is going to be amazing!” says KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer.

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.

When Swedish power metal band Bloodbound recently played in Japan for the first time in the band’s 15-year career, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson met the band’s co-founder and keyboardist Fredrik Bergh and vocalist Patrik Selleby for a backstage chat.

British rockers Girlschool toured Japan and Australia this summer. Roppongi Rocks caught up with the band backstage in Tokyo.

Lucifer’s drummer Nicke Andersson and guitarist Linus Björklund talks about the evolution of the band, songwriting, tuned-down guitars, the poppy side to Black Sabbath and much more.

English drummer Kyle Hughes may only be 21 years old, but he’s already toured with Bumblefoot and Marco Mendoza. With his first Japan tour now under his belt, this drummer has a bright future ahead of him.