Backstage interview in Tokyo with Kevin Riddles, Tytan

On 16th June 2024, Tytan’s bassist and founder Kevin Riddles sat down with Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson backstage at Holiday Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan. He talked about Tytan’s revival, past members Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio) and Steve Mann (MSG, Lionheart), plans for a new album, songwriting, what drives him to keep going, the Japan tour and much more.
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[@JoeDugganTokyo]

Kev's such a great bloke. I'm honoured to have met him and, like your good self, sat down with him and Dave DuFort. It doesn't get a lot better than that.

[@ron1106]

I first heard Tytan almost 40 years ago and bought Rough Justice at an import record store in Shinjuku. The reason I bought it was probably because of the cool jacket. When I listened to it, the NWOBHM vibe was so good that I still listen to it today. At that time, Tytan was not introduced on the only heavy metal radio program or magazine in Japan. I had no fans around me, and I thought I would never have a chance to see Tytan live because there was very little information about them for 40 years. So I couldn't believe that they came to Japan this time. I still dream about the fact that I went to that concert. I couldn't believe that I met so many Tytan fans at the show. Kevin was in tears of joy at the chants welcoming Tytan. Thanks for a great night.

[@roppongirocks]

Two great Tytan shows. I hope they will be back next year.