Interview: Nils Molin of Dynazty
When Swedish melodic metal band Dynazty finally came to perform in Japan, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down with vocalist Nils Molin for a chat about the band’s journey so far.
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Interviews
Interview: New England “It’s great to be rocking again!”
Roppongi Rocks sat down with New England for a chat about what sets this band apart from bands with revolving doors.
Read MoreInterview: Brian Ross of Blitzkrieg talks about true British metal and the blessing and curse of Metallica
Roppongi Rocks sat down with Blitzkrieg’s legendary frontman Brian Ross to talk about the blessing and curse of Metallica, keeping a consistent sound, the decision to re-record the band’s debut album and how to juggle two bands.
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Interview: James Michael of Sixx:A.M. “This is us being a band”
A conversation with vocalist James Michael about the evolution of Sixx:A.M.
Read MoreGene Simmons of KISS: “Some people think it is just music. It’s not. It’s magic!”
“I’m 67 and, boy, do I look good!” says legendary KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons.
Read MoreInterview: Two Wise Ones from Amorphis
Roppongi Rocks sat down backstage with Amorphis’ drummer Jan Rechberger and keyboardist Santeri Kallio.
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Interview with Lord Ahriman of Dark Funeral: “I wanted it to be harder, more brutal and darker”
Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson walked into the Temple of Ahriman for a chat with Dark Funeral’s mainman Lord Ahriman backstage.
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Interview: Mats Levén of Candlemass
Roppongi Rocks sat down with Candlemass vocalist Mats Levén for a backstage chat at Saitama Super Arena.
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Interview: Zetro talks about life on the road and the next brutal Exodus album
Thrash veterans Exodus have started thinking about the next album which will be brutal and “a fucking wrecking ball”.
Read MoreInterview: Amaranthe to the max
Roppongi Rocks sat down with Amaranthe vocalists Jake E and Elize Ryd for a chat when they recently visited Tokyo as special guests on Helloween’s Japan tour.
Read MoreInterview: Gary Shea – the legendary New England and Alcatrazz bass player
New England has reunited with gigs happening in the US and Japan.
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Interview: Ed Kanon, the fifth drummer of KISS
Ed Kanon stepped in as KISS drummer in 1997 when Peter Criss fell ill during the ”Alive/Worldwide” reunion tour. Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson has a chat with “The Fifth KISS drummer”.
Read MoreInterview: New chapter for Graham Bonnet with “The Book”
Legendary Rainbow, MSG and Alcatrazz vocalist Graham Bonnet is enjoying a revival with both old and new music from him being released.
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