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Kiko Loureiro in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Kiko Loureiro in Tokyo

January 30, 2026 roppongirocks
Aborted in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Aborted in Tokyo

January 27, 2026 roppongirocks
Therion “Con Orquesta”
Record Reviews

Therion “Con Orquesta”

January 29, 2026 roppongirocks
Clawfinger “Before We All Die”
Record Reviews

Clawfinger “Before We All Die”

January 27, 2026 roppongirocks

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Video | Backstage interview with Nestor’s Tobias Gustavsson in Tokyo
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Video | Backstage interview with Nestor’s Tobias Gustavsson in Tokyo

January 27, 2026 roppongirocks

When melodic rock band Nestor came to tour Japan for the first time, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson sat down backstage with vocalist Tobias Gustavsson. The two Swedes talked about Nestor’s past, present and future, the songwriting process, the collaboration with ‘80s icon Samantha Fox, the band’s hometown festival Nestorfest and much more.

Video | Interview with Gustaf Jorde of Defleshed
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Video | Interview with Gustaf Jorde of Defleshed

December 13, 2025 roppongirocks

At the end of a successful Japan tour, Defleshed bassist/vocalist Gustaf Jorde swung by Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo for a chat.

Video | Backstage interview with Doogie White in Tokyo
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Video | Backstage interview with Doogie White in Tokyo

November 30, 2025 roppongirocks

When Doogie White came to Japan for two solo gigs in Tokyo, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson grabbed the chance to have a chat with Doogie backstage.

Video | Backstage interview with Frozen Crown in Tokyo
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Video | Backstage interview with Frozen Crown in Tokyo

October 2, 2025 roppongirocks

When Italian heavy metal band Frozen Crown came to Japan for a third time, the whole band sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson in Tokyo for a chat.

Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt
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Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt

August 17, 2025 roppongirocks

220 Volt’s guitarist and songwriter Mats Karlsson sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson in Stockholm to provide an update on the band and what’s coming up.

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Kiko Loureiro in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Kiko Loureiro in Tokyo

January 30, 2026 roppongirocks

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro performed a career-spanning show in Tokyo featuring solo material and revisits to his Angra and Megadeth past. Backed up by several Angra members and a guest appearance by Marty Friedman, this turned into a fabulous evening.

Aborted in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Aborted in Tokyo

January 27, 2026 roppongirocks
Nestor made Tokyo come alive
Gig Reviews

Nestor made Tokyo come alive

January 21, 2026 roppongirocks
Lords of NWOBHM in Tokyo
Gig Reviews

Lords of NWOBHM in Tokyo

January 18, 2026 roppongirocks
Marty Friedman at the Cotton Club
Gig Reviews

Marty Friedman at the Cotton Club

January 11, 2026 roppongirocks

Record ReviewsView All

Therion “Con Orquesta”
Record Reviews

Therion “Con Orquesta”

January 29, 2026 roppongirocks

Swedish symphonic metal band Therion is at its bombastic best on its new live album.

Clawfinger “Before We All Die”
Record Reviews

Clawfinger “Before We All Die”

January 27, 2026 roppongirocks
Blue Mountain “When Heaven Falls Down & Hell Freezes Over”
Record Reviews

Blue Mountain “When Heaven Falls Down & Hell Freezes Over”

January 19, 2026 roppongirocks
Kreator “Krushers of the World”
Record Reviews

Kreator “Krushers of the World”

January 15, 2026 roppongirocks
Megadeth’s final album is on fire!
Record Reviews

Megadeth’s final album is on fire!

January 12, 2026 roppongirocks

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Video | Backstage interview with Nestor’s Tobias Gustavsson in Tokyo
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Video | Backstage interview with Nestor’s Tobias Gustavsson in Tokyo

Video | Interview with Gustaf Jorde of Defleshed
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Video | Interview with Gustaf Jorde of Defleshed

Video | Mantas/Abaddon Venom “Welcome to Hell”
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Video | Mantas/Abaddon Venom “Welcome to Hell”

Video | Backstage interview with Doogie White in Tokyo
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Video | Backstage interview with Doogie White in Tokyo

Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt
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Video | Interview with Mats Karlsson of 220 Volt

Video | Backstage interview with White Lion’s Mike Tramp at Skogsröjet
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Video | Backstage interview with White Lion’s Mike Tramp at Skogsröjet

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Video | Mantas/Abaddon Venom “Welcome to Hell”
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Video | Mantas/Abaddon Venom “Welcome to Hell”

December 1, 2025 roppongirocks

Former Venom members Mantas and Abaddon reunited on stage in Tokyo for three songs.

ROKK: Artists paid 20× more per stream than Spotify
News

ROKK: Artists paid 20× more per stream than Spotify

November 6, 2025 roppongirocks
KISS legend Ace Frehley dead at 74
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KISS legend Ace Frehley dead at 74

October 17, 2025 roppongirocks
RIP, At the Gates’ Tompa Lindberg
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RIP, At the Gates’ Tompa Lindberg

September 17, 2025 roppongirocks
Megadeth announces final album and farewell tour
News

Megadeth announces final album and farewell tour

August 15, 2025 roppongirocks
BREAKING NEWS! Kee Marcello to release a new Easy Action album next year
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BREAKING NEWS! Kee Marcello to release a new Easy Action album next year

August 9, 2025 roppongirocks

VideosView All

Video premiere: Vanir “Never Surrender”
Videos

Video premiere: Vanir “Never Surrender”

January 16, 2026 roppongirocks

Today, we premiere the new music video for the Danish melodic death metal band Vanir’s new single “Never Surrender”.

A tribute to Tompa Lindberg: Withering Surface “Under A Serpent Sun”
Videos

A tribute to Tompa Lindberg: Withering Surface “Under A Serpent Sun”

November 28, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Trold “Til Gilde Under Bøgen (Live at Copenhell ’25)”
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Video premiere: Trold “Til Gilde Under Bøgen (Live at Copenhell ’25)”

November 21, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Fury “Don’t Lie to Me”
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Video premiere: Fury “Don’t Lie to Me”

August 8, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Fury “What’s It Gonna Be?”
Videos

Video premiere: Fury “What’s It Gonna Be?”

July 11, 2025 roppongirocks
Video premiere: Nighthawk “Can’t Say Goodbye”
Videos

Video premiere: Nighthawk “Can’t Say Goodbye”

June 20, 2025 roppongirocks

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@martyfriedman and @kikoloureiro on stage in Shibu @martyfriedman and @kikoloureiro on stage in Shibuya, Tokyo on 21st January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
Backstage at Budokan with bass legend @barrysparks Backstage at Budokan with bass legend @barrysparksofficial after his show with @michaelschenkerrocks tonight.
Backstage at Budokan with @erikgronwall right now. Backstage at Budokan with @erikgronwall right now.
Studying history. Important stuff. Studying history. Important stuff.
@abortedmetal's Sven de Caluwé on stage in Tokyo o @abortedmetal's Sven de Caluwé on stage in Tokyo on 19th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @soundworks.direct.japan
@gutslit's Aditya Barve on stage in Tokyo on 19th @gutslit's Aditya Barve on stage in Tokyo on 19th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @soundworks.direct.japan
@warside_official_fr's Mathieu Jarret on stage in @warside_official_fr's Mathieu Jarret on stage in Tokyo on 19th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @soundworks.direct.japan
@alirio_netto (@angraofficial) with @yumi_oficial @alirio_netto (@angraofficial) with @yumi_oficial (@bauhaus.tokyo) and @croft_simon (@stonetrip.official) after the  splendid @kikoloureiro show in Tokyo on 21st January 2026.
@kikoloureiro on stage in Tokyo on 21st January 20 @kikoloureiro on stage in Tokyo on 21st January 2026. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
Heavy birthday to @sighofficialjapan's @mikannibal Heavy birthday to @sighofficialjapan's @mikannibal. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with guitar leg Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with guitar legend @kikoloureiro after his show in Tokyo tonight.
Today’s soundtrack at @roppongirocks. @megadeth @m Today’s soundtrack at @roppongirocks.
@megadeth @martyfriedman
Extreme metal at its best | @abortedmetal on stage Extreme metal at its best | @abortedmetal on stage in Tokyo tonight | Pure carnage! | @soundworks.direct.japan
Indian death metal | @gutslit on stage in Tolyo to Indian death metal | @gutslit on stage in Tolyo tonight | @soundworks.direct.japan
Jonny Wemmenstedt on stage with @nestor_theband in Jonny Wemmenstedt on stage with @nestor_theband in Tokyo on 14th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
@nestor_theband's Tobias Gustavsson on stage in Sh @nestor_theband's Tobias Gustavsson on stage in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, on 14th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
@nestor_theband's Marcus Åblad and Martin Frejinge @nestor_theband's Marcus Åblad and Martin Frejinger on stage in Shibuya, Tokyo on 14th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, Roppongi Rocks
A spot of Tokyo vinyl shopping. 7-inch singles fro A spot of Tokyo vinyl shopping. 7-inch singles from the 70s.
@nestor_theband's Tobias Gustavsson on stage in Sh @nestor_theband's Tobias Gustavsson on stage in Shibuya, Tokyo on 14th January 2026 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson backstage with @nes Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson backstage with @nestor_theband’s vocalist Tobias Gustavsson in Tokyo today.
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