Gig review: Napalm Death – quite possibly the best band in the world
Legendary Birmingham grindcore band Napalm Death, quite possibly the best band in the world, never disappoints live. They just bulldozed Tokyo once again.
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Gig review: Watain and Anaal Nathrakh
Roppongi Rocks spends a Friday night in Shibuya filled with extreme metal performed by Watain, Anaal Nathrakh, Ethereal Sin and Hybrid Nightmares.
Read MoreGig review: Nozomu Wakai’s Destinia – Metal Souls Live
Destinia’s music is classic heavy metal and hard rock in the tradition of Dio, Rainbow and Whitesnake. For a special Metal Souls Live performance in Tokyo, Japanese guitarist Nozomu Wakai brings together Tommy Aldridge, Marco Mendoza and Ronnie Romero on stage.
Read MoreGig review: 10cc at Billboard Live Tokyo
Graham Gouldman and his 10cc put on a superb night of timeless hits at Billboard Live in Roppongi.
Read MoreGig review: Voivod
Canadian cult rockers Voivod give their Japanese fans a weird and wonderful night of spaced-out music.
Read MoreGig review: Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators
Slash puts on a great show in Tokyo focused on his solo material.
Read MoreGig review: Tony Dolan performing heavy metal classics in Japan
Venom Inc’s Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan back on stage in Japan playing classic metal tunes with his Japanese friends.
Read MoreGig review: Dust Bolt | Old-school thrash metal from Germany
German thrashers Dust Bolt make a terrific debut on the Japanese stage with an energetic heavy metal show.
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Gig review: Hardcore Superstar – You Can’t Kill My Rock’n’Roll Tour Japan 2018
Hardcore Superstar delivers a Swedish-style feelgood sleaze-rock knockout in Tokyo.
Read MoreGig review: Pretty Maids came to rock Japan with special “Future World” shows
Melodic heavy metal band Pretty Maids from Denmark came to rock Japan with catchy riffs and a guitar case full of classic songs.
Read MoreGig review: Marduk delivers a black metal assault on Tokyo
Swedish black metal band Marduk conquers Japan with a no-nonsense battle of a show.
Read MoreGig review: An evening of Marty Friedman deep cuts in Tokyo
A very special instrumental evening with Marty Friedman in Tokyo: An intimate venue, die-hard fans, a terrific set of songs and a band that matches its leader.
Read MoreGig review: Edu Falaschi and The Dark Element in Tokyo and Osaka
Former Angra, Nightwish and Sonata Arctica members unite for an interesting double bill of melodic metal on a recent Japan tour.
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