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Enforcer's Olof Wikstrand: "Everything was better in the 80s!"
“I love metal but I don’t like the 90s!” said Enforcer’s Olof Wikstrand in his second interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks during the band’s recent fourth tour of Japan.
Well-known for his love for heavy metal the way it was played in the 1980s, Olof is carrying that legacy into the future. “We got to be honest here: everything was better in the 80s when it comes to music at least.”
Enforcer was founded in Arvika, Sweden in 2004. Over the years with a bunch of excellent albums and relentless global touring, the band has become well-known as part of a new wave of traditional heavy metal. The band debuted with “Into the Night” in 2008 and its most recent release was 2023’s “Nostalgia”. They recently signed with Napalm Records and a new album is being worked on. The band’s current line-up consists of Olof Wikstrand on guitar and vocals, his brother Jonas Wikstrand on drums, Jonathan Nordwall on guitar and Garth Condit on bass. This interview was filmed in Koenji, Tokyo, Japan on 10th January 2025.
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Dave Dufort talks about his time with E.F. Band
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Legendary British drummer Dave Dufort is back on the sofa at Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo to talk to Stefan Nilsson about his time as a member of Swedish hard rockers E.F. Band in 1979-80. E.F. Band was formed in 1978 in Gothenburg, Sweden by bassist/vocalist Pär Ericsson and guitarist Bengt Fischer. During Dave Dufort’s time in the band, they contributed the song "Fighting for Rock and...
Olof Wikstrand of Enforcer: “What makes a good song? Simplicity!"
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When Enforcer visited Japan for the fourth time, frontman Olof Wikstrand sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson for a chat. Olof talked about why it has taken nearly a decade to return to Japan, memories from previous Japan visits, still selling physical records in the Japanese market, the impact of having an American bassist in a Swedish band, the logistics of half the band being based i...
Jeff Kollman: “I like some violence in my metal”
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“I like some violence in my metal!” said American artist Jeff Kollman with a big smile when he swung by Roppongi Rocks. While on a Japan tour with Japanese megastar Eikichi Yazawa, American guitarist Jeff Kollman sat on the Roppongi Rocks sofa to chat with Stefan Nilsson. Jeff’s career achievements include performing with acts such as UFO, Michael Schenker Group, Mogg/Way, Glenn Hughes, Alan Pa...
Interview with Seven Spires’ Adrienne Cowan in Tokyo
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Adrienne Cowan has toured Japan before but not with her own band, Seven Spires. Until now. As the Seven Spires tour reached Tokyo, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson brought Adrienne to the dark and empty grounds of a temple to ask her about the Japan tour, Avantasia, her voice, the band’s creative process and what’s coming up next for the band (Wacken!). Adrienne is a fabulous vocalist best known ...
Video: Raven and Dave Dufort look back at the birth of NWOBHM
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NWOBHM band Raven members John Gallagher, Mark Gallagher and Mike Heller sat down with former Angel Witch and Tytan drummer Dave Dufort and Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson to talk about the good old days of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. What was it? Who came up with the name? Were there rivalries between the bands? Which mega band doesn’t nowadays want to be associated with their NWOB...
Video: Backstage interview with Raven in Tokyo
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NWOBHM band Raven invited Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson backstage for a chat before the band’s Tokyo gig on their 50th anniversary tour. Raven members John Gallagher, Mark Gallagher and Mike Heller talked about being called “athletic rock”, touring with Metallica in 1983 and much more. This interview was filmed backstage at Duo Music Exchange in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan on 12th November 2024. #ra...
Saying No to Yes: when Dave Dufort turned down the prog rockers
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Legendary British rock drummer Dave Dufort sat down with Stefan Nilsson at Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo, Japan to discuss the early days of his career of playing psych rock with Ian Hunter and Miller Anderson in Paper Blitz Tissue, not being in an early version of Led Zeppelin, being replaced by Bill Bruford and saying “No” to Yes. During his long career, Dave Dufort has played with Ang...
Dave Dufort looks back at his stint in Angel Witch
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On 4th November 2024, legendary British rock drummer Dave Dufort sat down with Stefan Nilsson at Roppongi Rocks headquarters in Tokyo, Japan to discuss his stint in NWOBHM band Angel Witch in 1980-81. During his long career, Dave Dufort has played with Angel Witch, Tytan, Mike Oldfield, Ian Hunter, EF Band, Jeff “Mantas” Dunn, Phantasm, Troy, Kevin Ayers and many more. This interview was filmed...
Video: Interview with Bloodhunter in Tokyo
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Spain’s Bloodhunter talked with Roppongi Rocks in Tokyo as they prepared for their final gig on a busy Asian tour. Before their Tokyo gig on 9th October 2024, melodic death metal band Bloodhunter from Spain talked to Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson about their successful Asian tour, winning new fans and working on the band’s next studio album. Founded in 2008 in Spain, Bloodhunter now consists o...
Graham Oliver’s Army featuring Paul Quinn | "The Eagle Has Landed" | Live in Tokyo 2024
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When Graham Oliver’s Army returned to Japan in August 2024, they again brought along Graham Oliver’s former Saxon bandmate Paul Quinn. The band performed a special gig in Tokyo consisting of Saxon classics. Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn played together in Saxon for 20 years from 1975 until 1995. The pair co-founded Saxon and co-wrote many of the band’s classic songs. In June 2023, they reunited ...
Video: Backstage interview with original Saxon guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn
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Original Saxon guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn sat down backstage with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson in Tokyo, Japan on 17th August 2024. They discussed their creative partnership, playing together now versus while in Saxon, the plan to write new music together and much more. In June 2023, the legendary Saxon guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn reunited on stage in Tokyo for two gr...
Video: Backstage interview with Don Airey of Deep Purple
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On 6th August 2024, Deep Purple keyboardist Don Airey sat down backstage at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson. The conversation covered a lot of ground including the energy brought to Purple by new guitarist Simon McBride, the story behind Ian Gillan naming one of the new songs “Lazy Sod”, Don’s niece Olivia Airey who has joined Girlschool, his first Japan visi...
Video: Backstage interview with Eric Martin of Mr Big - Part 2
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Mr Big vocalist Eric Martin sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson on the Mr Big tour bus backstage at the Skogsröjet festival in Sweden on 3rd August 2024. In part 2 of the interview, Eric talks about Pat Torpey’s death and the fill-in drummers that Mr Big has used. He also talks about his participation in the upcoming Tak Matsumoto Group Japan tour (also featuring Jack Blades and Matt S...
Video: Backstage interview with Eric Martin of Mr Big - Part 1
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Mr Big vocalist Eric Martin sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson on the Mr Big tour bus backstage at the Skogsröjet festival in Sweden on 3rd August 2024. In part 1 of the interview, he talks about “The Big Finish” tour (the band’s final tour), the dynamics between the band members, what the future may hold for the band, the challenges of playing festivals, and much more. Mr Big was for...
Video: Backstage interview with Adrian Vandenberg
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Video: Backstage interview with Adrian Vandenberg
Video: Backstage interview with Girlschool
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Video: Backstage interview with Girlschool
Video: Backstage interview with Accept's Joel Hoekstra
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Video: Backstage interview with Accept's Joel Hoekstra
Graham Oliver’s Army featuring Paul Quinn "Dallas 1PM" - Live in Tokyo 2024
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Graham Oliver’s Army featuring Paul Quinn "Dallas 1PM" - Live in Tokyo 2024
Video: Backstage interview with Danko Jones
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Video: Backstage interview with Danko Jones
Video: Backstage interview with HammerFall's Joacim Cans
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Video: Backstage interview with HammerFall's Joacim Cans
Interview: Backstage in Tokyo with Skindred's Benji Webbe
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Interview: Backstage in Tokyo with Skindred's Benji Webbe
Anna Ternheim - “Shoreline” - Live at Gröna Lund, Stockholm, Sweden 15th August 2023
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Anna Ternheim - “Shoreline” - Live at Gröna Lund, Stockholm, Sweden 15th August 2023
Dave Dufort and Kevin Riddles talk about Tytan and Angel Witch
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Dave Dufort and Kevin Riddles talk about Tytan and Angel Witch
Backstage interview in Tokyo with Kevin Riddles, Tytan
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Backstage interview in Tokyo with Kevin Riddles, Tytan
Tytan reunited with original drummer Dave Dufort on stage in Tokyo
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Tytan reunited with original drummer Dave Dufort on stage in Tokyo
Interview: Hans in ‘t Zandt, Praying Mantis | Roppongi Rocks
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Interview: Hans in ‘t Zandt, Praying Mantis | Roppongi Rocks
Interview: Gus G of Firewind | Roppongi Rocks
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Interview: Gus G of Firewind | Roppongi Rocks
Interview: Ash Pearson of Revocation | Roppongi Rocks
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Interview: Ash Pearson of Revocation | Roppongi Rocks
Talking Rock with Crystal Kay | Roppongi Rocks
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Talking Rock with Crystal Kay | Roppongi Rocks

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  • @roppongirocks
    @roppongirocks 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dave Dufort is full of so many stories. More to come!

  • @jamesw4895
    @jamesw4895 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Graham oliver reminds of benny hill

  • @joseneves7104
    @joseneves7104 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The lyrical concept is freedom and rise up to what we wanna do with our life. It really feets the power chords of this album. PERFECT TIMMING JOACIM. THANK YOU

  • @shawnmurphy-sm2wb
    @shawnmurphy-sm2wb 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I find a lot of these eighties bands are still touring is because there is no rock being promoted today . MrBig were okay , but not great band from that genre . Younger generation are discovering these hair bands and the older fan base is still there .

  • @jameergilly7576
    @jameergilly7576 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    IS THIS THE LEAD SINGER HOLY DHIT

  • @johnhayford4258
    @johnhayford4258 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how Randy tells Marty to keep going and also gives the piano a chance to jam. Randy is a class act and this song still jams all these years later.

  • @TheCandyyMan
    @TheCandyyMan หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Benjis energy

  • @ricardoavilez4982
    @ricardoavilez4982 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The incredible sax guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul King, great among the greats, incredible, their way of playing so combined with good metal, the truth is that they are my best guitarists, one of the best and the most preferred, with a unique style of playing and making requintos, a style of amazing guitar😊

  • @nickchan8888_pf8
    @nickchan8888_pf8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview

  • @rodolforodriguez6230
    @rodolforodriguez6230 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This man looks, like humble man

  • @chrismair8161
    @chrismair8161 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Japanese Culture requires obedience. The last gun fire they saw was a 1998 issue. In 2024 there have been 217 issues with fire arms. Just the province of Alberta has 1074 gun related instances. Go Figure.

  • @ВадимСоловьев-с5в
    @ВадимСоловьев-с5в หลายเดือนก่อน

    Слушаю Оverkill ещё с того времени, как рок запрещали коммунисты !

  • @justitia257
    @justitia257 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

  • @roppongirocks
    @roppongirocks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great band these lads are. True heavy metal. They just soldier on.

  • @zandig666
    @zandig666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Metal legends !!!!🤟🤟

  • @mayhem492
    @mayhem492 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ronnie Pudding.

  • @EuanElliott
    @EuanElliott 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wheres Kim for Gods sake? Im crushed...

  • @roppongirocks
    @roppongirocks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We will keep digging into Dave's career and bring out many more stories.

  • @juandelhombre
    @juandelhombre 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where were you in ‘79?

  • @garystafford1853
    @garystafford1853 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these 2 riff masters Not an ego between them.

  • @thorstenriedel3152
    @thorstenriedel3152 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding singer......maybe he can help out, if Biff has a cold

  • @thorstenriedel3152
    @thorstenriedel3152 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They wrote the Soundtrack of our youth........they were guilty to addicted us to Heavy Metal.

  • @federicolaradieguez2594
    @federicolaradieguez2594 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Una de mis favoritas!❤️🤘🇪🇦

  • @thorstenriedel3152
    @thorstenriedel3152 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The HEROES of my youth. Incredible Musicians. And down to earth men. What a pleasure to see them again.

  • @roppongirocks
    @roppongirocks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dave Dufort is full of stories from his career. Much more to follow.

  • @zandig666
    @zandig666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coming to canada ??? 🤟🤟

  • @conalcochran156
    @conalcochran156 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Johan, I was so glad when he returned to Candlemass. 🤘🏻

  • @davidprice7162
    @davidprice7162 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Might be the northern accent, but Graham comes across as distinctly special needs.

  • @stephengreen9663
    @stephengreen9663 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both brilliant.sorry if I offend I've always been on the mr quinn side. The maestro is top of the pile.a true guitar god, but doesn't act it or realise it I think. ❤❤❤❤

  • @soulguru6328
    @soulguru6328 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing axemen!

  • @rosecustodio24
    @rosecustodio24 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😊thanks for this! Loved it!❤

  • @stefano6289
    @stefano6289 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Graham and Quinn together. Is magic.❤

  • @garlicandchips1
    @garlicandchips1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Remember the gig at boro rock garden 1980. .. now livvy on bass

  • @mattbarbarich3295
    @mattbarbarich3295 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Denise looks unrecognizable. Love the new girl though.

    • @aceofspades5786
      @aceofspades5786 หลายเดือนก่อน

      maybe, but royalty on the drumsticks

  • @tadbarker7082
    @tadbarker7082 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did they have to record it next to a gennie !

  • @ТатьянаЛевченко-е4б
    @ТатьянаЛевченко-е4б 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Европа не стареет несмотря на время все участники группы по прежнему полны сил и энергии так держать

  • @ТатьянаЛевченко-е4б
    @ТатьянаЛевченко-е4б 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Обожаю группу европа все ее участники уникальны по своему а Ян холанд по прежнему симпатяга

  • @johnferreira7419
    @johnferreira7419 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song heavy as fuck, a song about JFK getting blown away in Dallas, The USA full of tragedies and know the country will face who knows …… stay tuned.

  • @wolframthibault6694
    @wolframthibault6694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just saw Don Airey with Deep Purple for the 2nd time in Berlin last night, Jon Lord s legacy/Deep Purple s legacy is safe, if you get the chance to see Deep Purple in your area, don't waste your time overthinking does it worth it, it definitely does! The whole band will have you cloud surfing.

  • @timetraveller9321
    @timetraveller9321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb upload, this man has been in some fantastic line ups, rainbow, ozzy osbourne , he wrote the mr Crowley intro, avery down to earth man, and it’s great to see the upload and hear a bit of insight into the workings of purple, many thanks for the upload, your time and effort I enjoyed this very much,

  • @richardjameson3569
    @richardjameson3569 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Time to have a word with dobbie and get him out of retirement, then a metal tour de force would be back!!!

    • @JMoruzzi
      @JMoruzzi วันที่ผ่านมา

      For "retirement", read "confinement".

  • @allandavidmacfadyen6639
    @allandavidmacfadyen6639 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love

  • @lawrencehenry1326
    @lawrencehenry1326 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Humble as he'll. Doug you are a guitar playing fool.

  • @RickSymons-d4g
    @RickSymons-d4g 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Metal Legends. The sound of Saxon right there.

  • @mr.c4p
    @mr.c4p 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don airey #1 deep purp was the perfect fit for him #1 !!

  • @John73850
    @John73850 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Two magical men, wonderful guitarists, loved them in Saxon and always will, Thanks for the great memories Graham & Paul👍👍🎸🎸

  • @jamesmiller1142
    @jamesmiller1142 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Legends ... that is all

  • @8117hen
    @8117hen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rock on!! Great band 👌 and nice to see Paul Quinn back 👍 👌

  • @AAndrews1968
    @AAndrews1968 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely love these guys. Growing up in the 80's, I remember listening to "Power and the Glory" for the first time. What an incredible album. Great vocals, soaring guitars, and an epic rhythm section. Boy, those were the days. Let us not forget that incredible guitar solos at the end of "The Eagle Has Landed". Truly unforgettable.

  • @daviddrabble3801
    @daviddrabble3801 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    NWOBHM There they are