Gig Reviews

At 75, the former Rainbow, MSG and Alcatrazz vocalist Graham Bonnet has still got the voice.

An excellent Tokyo evening of melodic death metal from Sweden and quirk rock from California.

An excellent Polish death metal evening in Tokyo with Vader, Hate and Thy Disease.

The two legendary Saxon guitarists reunited on stage in Tokyo for two great evenings in the name of NWOBHM.

Italians Frozen Crown gave us a two-hour power metal love fest in Shibuya.

The Californian trio Night Demon is tighter than a wet swimsuit and the performance is relentless.

Udo Dirkschneider’s second night in Tokyo was focused on his U.D.O. catalogue.

An evening filled with classic Accept songs? Yes, please. Accept legends Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes reunited on stage in Tokyo for a fantastic evening celebrating the past.

Venom legend Mantas and former Angel Witch drummer Dave Dufort are off to a flying start with their new band Dr Phibes Electric Wizards.

Venom legend Mantas crushed Tokyo with a set of metal classics.

Deep Purple live at Budokan. It doesn’t get more classic than this, right?

Dave Mustaine and his Megadeth ended their Japan tour with a knockout show in Osaka.

Five decades on and Canadian metal band Anvil is as good as ever.