Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2012

Just a week after the Summer Sonic festival, Slim Shady follows Green Day and Rhianna onto the stage of the QVC baseball stadium. The rush of American big leaguers is the result of promoter Creativeman’s recent deal with US concert giant Live Nation. So nine years after his last visit and on the cusp of turning 40, what does Marshall Mathers have up his sleeve? It’s unlikely he’ll be bringing along the Tupac hologram that he performed with recently at Coachella. The Recovery Japan Tour 2012 looks to be just that: a last look at Em’s 2010 album Recovery before he launches fresh tracks reportedly in production.

QVC Marine Field, Aug 17 (listing).