Introducing: Roppongi Rocks Clubhouse Sessions
Yes, the rumours are true! Roppongi Rocks will host a series of exclusive talk sessions on the iPhone audio app Clubhouse.
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News: Marty Friedman to stream live concert on New Year’s Day
The live concert will take place in a daring new multi-dimensional visual atmosphere designed specifically for this one show, by legendary motion graphics creator, Nobuyuki Hanabusa.
Read MorePreview: サンダー/ Thunder to mark 30th anniversary with special shows in Japan
Thunder will combine acoustic and electric sets to celebrate 30 years of rock at two special shows at Club Citta in Kawasaki in June. Thunder always deliver!
Read MoreThe Roppongi Rocks Music Awards – What rocked our world in 2018
2018 gave us some fab rock music. There were too many great concerts, artists and records to mention them all. But here’s Roppongi Rocks shot at mentioning some of the music that stood out as exceptional during the year.
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Preview: Slash to return to Japan in January
Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash will return to play in Japan in January, this time together with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.
Read MorePreview: Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan returns to Japan
In February, British metal legend Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan toured Japan with Venom Inc. In August he was back to do a bass clinic and jam session with some of his Japanese metal musician friends. Now he’s back for a third time this year.
Read MoreMasa Ito’s Rock TV celebrates 200 shows with Michael Schenker as a special guest
On Sunday 28th January, Masa Ito’s Rock TV filmed its 200th show in front of an audience in Shibuya with German guitar legend Michael Schenker as a special guest.
Read MoreThe Roppongi Rocks Music Awards – What rocked our world in 2017
2017 was, as expected, another year filled with terrific rock music. Here is our summary of the best bits.
Read MorePreview: Epica will return to Tokyo for a one-off Tokyo show in January
Dutch symphonic metal band Epica will return to Tokyo for a one-off Tokyo show in January.
Read MoreRIP Cherry Sickbeat
NervoChaos guitarist Cherry Sickbeat has died following a short battle with cancer.
Read MoreKISS legend Gene Simmons to release “The Vault” to celebrate 50 years in rock
Legendary KISS co-founder Gene Simmons is about to release the ultimate collector’s item for the serious KISS collectors out there: “The Vault”.
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Preview: Chaos Assault festival with Mantar and Sigh
Festival preview: On 22nd and 23rd September, Ward Records are putting on a mini festival with a difference. We get some really great and unique extreme bands performing over two days at a club in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Read MoreNews: Loudness will release new album in January
Our favourite Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, currently on tour in Europe, will release their new studio album in January.
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