Gig Reviews

Japanese metalheads got to experience a weekend of NWOBHM love when three veteran British acts came to perform in Japan for the first time.

Nemophila and Loudness turned on the beast mode for a terrific night in Shibuya.

NWOBHM legends Praying Mantis returned to Tokyo to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary on its farewell (?) tour.

Brazilian-Japanese death metal band Neuroticos celebrated 20 years of brutality with a special anniversary show at WildSide in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

As Greek guitar wizard Gus G returned to Japan after seven years, he showed us he is still at the top of his game.

When Gamma Ray returned to Tokyo, Kai Hansen reunited with Ralf Scheepers for a terrific evening in Roppongi.

Legend of Rock put on a great celebration of the music of Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and Anthrax in Shibuya.

German heavy metal band Rage returned to Tokyo to show us they are still at the top of their game.

Gangrene Dream served up fuzzy Aussie dysfunc rock at its best at their release show at Cherry Bar in Melbourne.

Mr. Bungle brought the raging wrath to Tokyo.

Japan’s rising sun was eclipsed by a bunch of Swedish rockers.

A fun evening celebrating Queen’s music with Japanese tribute act Gueen.

Europe delivered a career-spanning knock-out show in Tokyo.