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As KISS is about to finish off their final world tour, there is one former member that certainly will not be invited to be part of the celebrations. Former lead guitarist Vinnie Vincent long ago ruined his chances of being included in the End of the Road celebrations that mark the band’s five decades on the road as well as the end of the band’s touring days.

Former Loudness, EZO, Saber Tiger, Anthem and Mari Hamada drummer Hiro Homma is putting on a smashing birthday bash for himself and his fans with Hiro Fest on 18th November.

Swedish-German-Finnish modern metal band Cyhra has released three fab studio albums since they were founded in 2017. Here Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson shares some facts about the band that will turn you into a Cyhra expert.

Former Whitesnake and UFO guitarist Bernie Marsden has died at the age of 72.

Former Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura bounces back with a new band featuring current and former members of Primal Fear, Cyhra and Nervosa.

Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren and British rock drummer Dave Dufort signed the Roppongi Rocks Mirror of Fame.

Cyhra’s frontman Jake E joined his friends in Smash Into Pieces to provide background vocals in their bid to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren celebrated the band’s return to Japan with a dinner with the Roppongi Rocks team.

Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren has teamed up with Roppongi Rocks in Japan to launch a collectable limited edition drum key.

British heavy metal legend Jeff “Mantas” Dunn will return to Japan in March for two special performances.

Quiet Riot legend Chuck Wright visited Roppongi Rocks headquarters.

A Roppongi hard rock celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of Deep Purple’s first Japan tour and the late Ronnie James Dio’s 80th birthday.