Neuroticos celebrated 20 years of brutality
Brazilian-Japanese death metal band Neuroticos celebrated 20 years of brutality with a special anniversary show at WildSide in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
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Reviews
Firewind at Club Quattro
As Greek guitar wizard Gus G returned to Japan after seven years, he showed us he is still at the top of his game.
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Marty Friedman “Drama”
This is string-based storytelling. Put on a pair of quality headphones, turn off the lights, close your eyes and immerse yourself in the world of Marty Friedman.
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Nestor “Teenage Rebel”
There is nothing rebellious or dangerous about Nestor’s music. This is the nice and clean side of rock music. But it is bloody good.
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Unleash The Archers “Phantoma”
Canadian power metal band Unleash The Archers keeps evolving musically.
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Gamma Ray in Tokyo
When Gamma Ray returned to Tokyo, Kai Hansen reunited with Ralf Scheepers for a terrific evening in Roppongi.
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Re-Arise “Revive”
Japan’s Re-Arise performs classic hard rock on its third album.“Revive” is one of the best and most important hard rock albums ever released by a Japanese band.
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“Sparks: Kimono My House – 50 Years Later”
This is a wonderful reimagination of Sparks’ classic 1974 album by an eclectic mix of artists.
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Velveteen Queen “Consequence of the City”
A promising debut album by glammy and sleazy Swedish rock band Velveteen Queen.
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Beyond the Pale “Monument in Time”
“Monument in Time” is a terrific debut EP by promising Dutch extreme metal band Beyond the Pale.
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Single review: Mötley Crüe “Dogs of War”
Mötley Crüe’s comeback single is utter tosh.
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Accept “Humanoid”
Wolf Hoffmann soldiers on with Accept. This is classic heavy metal done properly.
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Perseus “Into the Silence”
The third album from Italian power metal band Perseus stands out from the pack.
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