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0 The Human Tornado Unveils Intensely Evocative Single and Video “Your Darkness” Out today!

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Human Tornado

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 17, 2024

The Human Tornado Unveils Intensely Evocative Single and Video “Your Darkness”

Following the electrifying release party on Saturday, April 6th at Alchemica Music Club in Bologna, The Human Tornado is thrilled to announce the launch of their latest single and official music video “Your Darkness”.
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​“Your Darkness” stands as a profound milestone for the band marking the debut creation with our new lineup. This track embodies the collective spirit of their musical journey, reflecting an evolution in their sonic identity. It propels them towards a vision that is simultaneously more aggressive and melodically enriched, symbolizing a pivotal transformation in their musical essence.
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Capturing the essence of raw emotion and sonic intensity, “Your Darkness” encapsulates the essence of The Human Tornado‘s artistic progression. From its inception, this song has served as a guiding light, leading us towards a more dynamic and resonant musical landscape.
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​LISTEN – https://lnk.to/thtyd​
​VIDEO – https://youtu.be/riWPwMeLKcg​

For more info:​
​https://www.rockshots.eu/​​
​https://www.facebook.com/THTofficial/​
​https://www.instagram.com/thehumantornadoband/​

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0 Much Love Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m/ #1 Striker – !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Cell Press · Hyperia · Omnivide · Strigampire · Striker

Much Love Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m/
#1 Striker – !earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#49 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Top 50
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=101&dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#3 Hyperia – 92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#2 Striker – CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#1 Striker, #3 Strigampire, #10 Cell Press – CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#7 Striker – UMFM 101.5 – Winnipeg – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#3 Omnivide, #5 Cell Press – Local 107.3fm – Saint John – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfmh.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#10 Dendera Rockshots Records – CHLY 101.7 FM – Nanaimo – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/chly.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-16
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#18 Cell Press, #22 Striker – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-16

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love \m/\m/ #10 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Backstabber · Blood Opera · Cell Press · Hyperia · Strigampire · Striker

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love \m/\m/
#10 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#44 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Top 50
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=101&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#3 Hyperia – 92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#2 Cell Press, #8 Strigampire, #10 BackStabber – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#10 Striker – CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#9 Striker – UMFM 101.5 – Winnipeg – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#27 Blood Opera Inc. – 93.3 CFMU – Hamilton – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfmu.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#6 Cell Press – CITR 101.9FM & Discorder Magazine – Vancouver – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/citr.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#15 Cell Press – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-09

0 Rockshots Records Signs LAY OF THE AUTUMN + Streaming First Single / Video “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie”

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Lay of The Autumn (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 17, 2024

Rockshots Records Signs LAY OF THE AUTUMN + Streaming First Single / Video “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie”

Rockshots Records is thrilled to announce the birth of LAY OF THE AUTUMN, a new band emerging from the creative vision of the talented Davide Scuteri.
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Born from the desire to continue the musical legacy of projects like RAVENWORD and CHOIR OF VERITAS, LAY OF THE AUTUMN promises to make its mark in the symphonic metal scene.
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Spearheaded by Davide Scuteri and joined by Cesare Ferrari (Bass), Davide Lovecchio (Guitars), and Michele Olmi (Drums), LAY OF THE AUTUMN embodies the essence of classic symphonic metal with a female vocalist, continuing the rich tradition established by Ravenword, following the release of their album ‘Transcendence’.
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Just as a continuation of the Ravenword project, Lay Of The Autumn is a band born from the synergy between Davide Scuteri and Rockshots Records, who continue their collaboration together for an album set to see the light at the end of 2024.
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The band’s first single “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie” underscores the full power of Lay Of The Autumn.
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As described by mastermind Davide Scuteri “This is a hermetic title. During the First World War, there was a poet on the battlefield, his name was Giuseppe Ungaretti and he wrote these lines in his poetry “Soldati (Soldiers)”, as a perpetual symbol of life in the trenches. ​
​It’s an instrumental powerful and virtusistic song, in the style of the Stratovarius, which talks about the conflicting emotions which can live inside us, and the precarious condition of life when the Lay of the Autumn comes”.

VIDEO – https://youtu.be/JCytrnam5Lc

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​LISTEN – https://lnk.to/scdasalf

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Stay tuned as Lay Of The Autumn prepares to unveil their new international lead vocalist and embark on this exciting new chapter. For updates and further information, follow Lay Of The Autumn on their social media channels.

More info: ​
​Rockshots.eu
​https://www.facebook.com/layoftheautumnofficial​
​https://www.instagram.com/layoftheautumnband​

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0 \m/ Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine \m/ April 2024 w/ Blood Opera, Marble Ghosts, Shores Of Null, Omnivide, Novichok

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Blood Opera · Marble Ghosts · Novichok · Omnivide · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

\m/ Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine \m/
April 2024 w/ Blood Opera, Marble Ghosts, Shores Of Null, Omnivide, Novichok
Subscribe and get your issue at https://powerplaymagazine.co.uk/shop/p/powerplay-272-april-2024

0 \m/ Merci Metallian \m/ Strigampire, Judicator, Kelevra et plus!

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Judicator · Kelevra · Strigampire
\m/ Merci Metallian \m/
Strigampire, Judicator, Kelevra et plus!
Abonnez-vous et obtenez un exemplaire du magazine à l’adresse suivante: http://metallian.online/produit/metallian-magazine-n139/

0 Lose Yourself In Societal Noise In NOTSM’s Music Video For “Humans” Off Upcoming Album “Only Death Brings Silence” Out May 2024

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · NOTSM

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 17, 2024

Lose Yourself In Societal Noise In NOTSM’s Music Video For “Humans”

Debut Album “Only Death Brings Silence” Out May 2024

On man project NOTSM continues to build anticipation for their debut album “Only Death Brings Silence”, slated for a May 3rd release, with the unveiling of the second single, “Humans”. Accompanied by an AI-generated video, the track offers listeners a glimpse into the band’s exploration of the human experience. With thought-provoking lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, “Humans” delves into the complexities of human nature, inviting listeners to contemplate their place in the world. Matt Barkley comments on the single:

““Humans” is a relentless barrage of heavy metal fury, confronting the harsh realities of human existence and our destructive impact on the world around us. With blistering riffs and pounding rhythms, the song pulls no punches in its indictment of human nature. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of our tendency to exploit and destroy, questioning how we arrived at this point of environmental and moral decay. As the song progresses, it becomes a scathing commentary on our insatiable appetite for consumption and our failure to confront the consequences of our actions.”

According to Barkley, “Humans” is fast-paced and is more or less based on the same musical motif throughout its entirety. He is not a big fan of guitar solos, but decided to do something different and thought a solo would fit nicely in the middle of this song. Written with a live setting in mind it is meant to pump up the crowd before the last verse comes in with a bang.

As symbolized in the blurry cover art, NOTSM channels the sense of being unrecognizable and adrift in the sea of societal noise. They are recommended for fans of Rivers of Nihil, Sylosis, and Nightrage.

Watch and listen to “Humans” via its premiere on The Circle Pit – https://youtu.be/f0WBiBxPW5w

​

“Only Death Brings Silence” is due out on May 3, 2024, and available for pre-order at https://notsm.bandcamp.com.

Lyric Video – “The Hedonic Treadmill” – https://youtu.be/VS5THa8Eqc4

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3PoeVni​

Track Listing:​
1. Humans (3:34)
2. Terminal (5:00)
3. The Hedonic Treadmill (4:50)
4. The Hedonic Treadmill 2 (4:40)
5. You Make Your Own Luck (4:21)
6. Only Death Brings Silence (11:51)
Total Length: 34:16

More info: Instagram.com/notsm.music | Facebook.com/notsm.music​

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“I loved it, powerfull Metalcore energy with big guitar riffs, vocals are solid too (The Hedonic Treadmill). The production side is really good ! Bravo” – MANAGRAM Productions

“The song (The Hedonic Treadmill) is interesting, the vocals and guitar lines really hit hard, congrats. The production is good too.” Dreamfuss – Alt-rock

“We really dig this track (The Hedonic Treadmill), you can definitely feel the emotion and the passion in every aspects, we love how it moves from Metal, to Metal Core so effortlessly, as well as being very melodic.” – The Metal Asylum

“Brutal and precise! Love the metal!” – Buzz Slayers

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0 Italy’s TYTUS Unleashes NWOTHM Fury with Re-Release of Album “Rises” + EU Tour Dates w/ Canada’s THUNDEROR

  • April 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Tytus

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 17, 2024

Italy’s TYTUS Unleashes NWOTHM Fury with Re-Release of Album “Rises” + EU Tour Dates w/ Canada’s THUNDEROR

Italy’s Tytus, the powerhouse heavy metal quartet hailing from the depths of the European underground scene, is set to reignite the flames of metal with the re-release of their album “Rises” on April 22nd on Kornalcielo Records. Originally released in October 2016, “Rises” garnered widespread acclaim for its electrifying blend of classic metal influences and modern ferocity. Now, Tytus is geared up to take the metal world by storm, starting with an EU tour with Thunderor in May (dates listed below). The band shares their excitement:

“Our aim is to take the listener through a journey from the first to the last track, without letting him go until the end. For this reason, we like to use drones and different special sounds to link songs together, trying to create the perfect atmosphere to introduce each one of them.”

Tytus started out quite clearly as an NWOBHM band, but they quickly added different flavours to it: some thrash, some speed, a bit of psychedelic, and a lot of rock and roll. Not ones to copycat, they try to coherently add all of their music influences and experiences into their black cauldron, in order to give their potions a distinctively and unique taste.

The band adds that a heavy metal live show is all about energy and attitude, and there are plenty of both. When they play live, they do it like there won’t be a day after like it is going to be the ultimate experience for everybody, and people can feel it. They connect, it ignites an emotional mutual feedback, and… Boom! While rising from the mud of 80’s hard rock, the four-headed monster stomps its big feet in the swamps of stoner rock with the urgency of punk rock. Tytus can be seen live on the following dates and is highly recommended for fans of Night Demon, Enforcer, and Skull Fist.

The re-release date for “Rises” is April 22, 2024 on Kornalcielo Records and will be available at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://tytusband.bandcamp.com/​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3xJpL0Y

​

Music Video – Haunted – https://youtu.be/0h_6Cmaa3vU

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Track Listing:​
1 – Ode To The Mighty Son (01.14)
2 – New Frontier (04.46)
3 – Haunted (05.08)
4 – 325 A.D. (05.51)
5 – White Lines (04.19)
6 – Omnia Sunt Communia (05.54)
7 – Inland View (05.19)
8 – Desperate Hopes (05.19)
9 – New Dawn’s Eve (05.36)
10 – Blues On The Verge Of Apocalypse (05.17)

European Tour Dates 2024:
Thunderor (CA) + Tytus (IT)
​
1.5 – PUTZER BIKERFEST – Natz-Schabs BZ (ITALY)
2.5 – SCHWARZER KEILER – Stuttgart (GERMANY)
3.5 – SOUTH OF HEAVEN – Bilzen (BELGIUM)
4.5 – GLADBECK METAL BASH OPEN AIR – Gladbeck (GERMANY) *
5.5 – SOUND DOG – Breda (NETHERLAND)
6.5 – LOGO – Hamburg (GERMANY)
7.5 – RESET – Berlin (GERMANY)
8.5 – BLACK LABEL – Leipzig (GERMANY)
9.5 – PAUNCHY CATS – Lichtenfels (GERMANY)
10.5 – ESCAPE – Wien (AUSTRIA)
11.5 – DVORANA GUSTAF PEKARNA – Maribor (SLOVENIA)
12.5 – MESCKIO BAR – Caneva PN (ITALY)
* only Thunderor

More info: Tytus.it | Facebook.com/tytusband | Instagram.com/tytus_band​

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0 Canada’s EXSOMNIS Release New Gloomy, Progressive Gothic Metal Single “Inertia”

  • April 16, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Exsomnis · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 16, 2024

Canada’s EXSOMNIS Release New Gloomy, Progressive Gothic Metal Single “Inertia”

L-R – Ehren Hill – Bass, Jeff DeMarco – Guitars, Viky Boyer – Vocals, Jon Mohr – Keys / Orchestrations, Rithiya Kiev – Drums

Exsomnis is an atmospheric and melodic powerhouse in progressive gothic metal, hailing from Montreal, Canada and they are proud to announce the release of their debut single, “Inertia”. This haunting track delves deep into the abyss of existential contemplation, enveloping listeners in a symphony of gloomy soundscapes, haunting riffs, and orchestral grandeur. Vocalist Viky Boyer comments on the track:

“Inertia is one of the earliest songs we wrote and one of the songs I spent the most time writing and re-writing. With every scrap of lyrics and melody, I felt like I was getting closer to the message I actually wanted to put out. I am also very glad that the band was on board with me including some French spoken words in the song, sort of like a mini poem, as I feel like it really completes the vision I had for it. I really hope my experience with the theme of the song will resonate with the listeners, partly for my artistic ego, but also as a sign that I am not alone struggling with those particular feelings of dread when it comes to life choices.”

Formed in 2020 by Boyer and multi-instrumentalist Jeff DeMarco, Exsomnis has evolved from a mere, doom-oriented studio project into a melodic, orchestral metal ensemble. Joined by composer Jon Mohr, drummer Rithiya Kiev, and bassist Ehren Hill, the band’s collective talent and creative synergy have garnered widespread acclaim within the metal community.

Exsomnis hints that they are currently working on their debut album, which should come out by the end of Winter 2024 or spring 2025. In advance of that, they plan on releasing a few more singles before setting a launch date. Fans of Katatonia, Nevermore, and Amorphis should especially take note of “Inertia” and keep their eyes on Exsomnis.

Watch and listen to “Inertia” at the following links:

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/MxaoUrGJPgU

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/440rMC1

​

Bandcamp – https://exsomnis.bandcamp.com/track/inertia​

More info: Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557244380320 | Youtube.com/@Exsomnis-band | Instagram.com/exsomnis.band​

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0 Canada’s The Blood Of Christ Releases Dark and Aggressive New Single “Oath Breaker” Off Upcoming EP “Sworn Trilogy”

  • April 16, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Blood of Christ

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 16, 2024

Canada’s The Blood Of Christ Releases Dark and Aggressive New Single “Oath Breaker” Off Upcoming EP “Sworn Trilogy”

Canada’s The Blood Of Christ is an Epic Dark Metal band that has been around since the early ‘90s. To date, they have released three full-length albums, and their new EP “Sworn Trilogy” is set to come out on April 23, 2024. The concept record tells a story about a man who, by means of his own cowardice in the face of oblivion, sentences his entire bloodline to commit evil acts on behalf of abyssal demons for all time. Ahead of the EP, to give fans of black and death metal a taste of what’s in store, they are releasing a lyric video for the single “Oath Breaker”, which they comment on:

“Oath Breaker was the last song we wrote for this trilogy and it might have just turned out to be one of our best yet. It has a lot of emotion and moods and resolves the trilogy in classic death metal, climaxing pit riff fashion. We have a feeling that this song will be a staple in our live set for several years to come and can’t wait to see the reaction to it.”

While the band’s influences favour the shocking approach with lyrical themes that were rampant with gore, Satanism, and often-abhorrent imagery, The Blood of Christ chose to focus on the more abstract and poetic subject matter. Their songs are often rife with human suffering, lust and longing, time travel, astrology, historical battles, and the human struggle for personal freedom. In “Oath Breaker” we see the protagonist flinging himself into the abyss, removing his own scourge from the earth and ending the curse his ancestors placed upon him.

The Blood of Christ’s brooding, unique, and crushing sound has made fans out of underground metal lovers from many genres, creating an appeal that defies genre borders.

Fiends who were raised on the sheer brutality and boundary-smashing efforts of Morbid Angel, or the pioneering and challenging progressive grind-core of Liverpudlian innovators Carcass, the epic and majestic sounds of Viking artisans Enslaved, or even the groove-laden proto-death of Brazilian legends Sepultura will find something rousing and engulfing within The Blood of Christ.

Listen to “Oath Breaker” via its lyric video at https://youtu.be/fouEAhf1VvA

​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3vXGSvF

“Sworn Trilogy” is due out on April 23, 2024, from CDN Records.

Track Listing:​
Sworn 1 – The Vow (6:28)
Sworn 2 – Feeding the Abyss (5:14)
Sworn 3 – Oath Breaker (5:34)
​
​EP Credits:​
All songs performed by Blood of Christ
All Music written by Jeff Longo & Jason Longo
All Lyrics written by Chris Roche
Produced by Blood of Christ
Drums recorded/mixed by Thomas Ireland
Mixed by Jeff Longo
Mastered by Dan Swanö
EP artwork by Jeff Longo
​
​EP Band Lineup:​
Jason Longo – Drums
Christopher Roche – Vocals & Bass
Jeff Longo – Guitars & Keyboards
​
​Live Band Lineup:​
Jason Longo – Drums
Christopher Roche – Vocals
Kyle Lam – Bass
Jeff Longo – Guitar

More info: Facebook.com/bloodofchristofficial | Instagram.com/bloodofchrist_official | Twitter.com/bloodofchrist94​

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“…Canadian brutal death metal legends Blood Of Christ are a band who helped to define the sound known as Northern Hyperblast…” – Metal Injection

“Able to bring about varied atmospheres and textures into an otherwise assaulting formula, Blood of Christ seem on top of their game…” – Dead Rhetoric

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