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0 NEWS: SPECIAL OPS Announce Canadian Tour Dates + New EP Out Now! “Baby Take It All”
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – September 12, 2017
For fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Volbeat, Billy Talent, GodSmack
SPECIAL OPS Announce Canadian Tour Dates + New EP Out Now! “Baby Take It All”
Rocking out of the barracks, SPECIAL OPS are returning to the frontline after a small hiatus and battle by one of their original founder’s fight against cancer along with a line up change that sees guitarist Weka BW joining the platoon. The band will be embarking on their first cross Canada tour in 10 years in support of their two new EPs “Baby Take It All” and “Tangents” both released six months apart from each other. The tour will be kicking off in their hometown of Montreal on September 23rd and wrap up in Ottawa on November 5th (dates listed below).
Vocalist / guitarist Akbar Johnson comments:
“Can’t wait to hit the road after all this time. It’s been great playing lots of shows around Quebec and Ontario, but it’s time to head out to the rest of Canada and where the real party is at!”
Capturing three jaw dropping tracks that display a fusion of its members’ diverse cultures, “Baby Take It All” is SPECIAL OPS‘ eighth self-produced release with mixing done by Darius Szezepaniak (Sum 41, Big Sugar, Sacrifice) and mastering by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope).
From Akbar Johnson’s fierce melodic vocals backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Weka BW’s intricate native Middle Eastern influence of guitar finger picking and strumming to Waldo Thornhill’s thumping bass and drummer Pat Kadaver’s (ex-The Brains) pounding fury, SPECIAL OPS in less than 6 months have unleashed two direct hits with their latest EPs “Take It All” and “Tangents”. The EPs follow their award winning album “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and older successful singles “Pressure” and “Anger” that was chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).
“Baby Take It All” as well as “Tangents” capture the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry bullshit that the everyday artist struggles with. SPECIAL OPS bring forward in their international collective, an explosive return to their brand of punk metal sniper rock.
SPECIAL OPS’ new EP “Baby Take It All” was released in May 16th and is now available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby.
Music Video – Baby Take It All
Special Ops “Take It All Tour” (more dates to be announced)
Sep 23 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
Oct 14 – La Sainte Paix – Drummondville, QC
Oct 21 – The Flixx – Aylmer, QC
Oct 22 – The Asylum – Sudbury, ON
Oct 24 – Pyramid Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB
Oct 25 – The Exchange – Regina, SK
Oct 26 – Distortion – Calgary, AB
Oct 27 – Liquid Night Club – Medicine Hat, AB
Oct 28 – Amigos – Saskatoon, SK
Oct 31 – Rendezvous Pub – Edmonton, AB
Nov 1 – City Centre – Brandon, MB
Nov 3 – RockStar Bar – Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nov 4 – Duffy’s – Toronto, ON
Nov 5 – Cafe Dekcuf – Ottawa, ON
Track Listing:
1. Baby Take It All (3:09)
2. Salt (2:52)
3. Dead Are Calling (3:37)
EP Length: 9:39
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Waldo Thornhill – Bass
Pat Kadaver – Drums
Weka BW – Lead Guitar
Akbar Johnson – Guitar & Vocals
For more info:
http://www.opsmission.com
https://www.facebook.com/specialopsband
https://twitter.com/specialopsband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aH4
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“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post
“Their creative impulse is one part measured criticism, one part unadulterated rage… Their albums reflect as much, reveling in social critiques that relent only when A.K.’s singing dissolves into frustrated screams. The single is their first step towards a brighter, more radio-friendly sound, yet still maintains their throaty, hard rock edge.” – Alternative Addiction
“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you’re know you’re in for a good time.” – MetalInjection
“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods
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0 Vinland Radio Episode 150 w/ Glass Mind
0 Out this week! Pick up Your copy of Fireworks Magazine w/ Last Bullet
Out this week! Pick up Your copy of Fireworks Magazine w/ Last Bullet
http://www.rocktopia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_magazine&Itemid=142
Available in Canada at Chapters / Indigo / Multi Mag
0 NEWS: Mexico’s Blackened Death Metal EVILHEART Announce Canadian Tour Dates; “Quinquaginta” Out Now via Test Your Metal Records
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – September 12, 2017
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For fans of Morbid Angel, Behemoth, Dissection, Vader, Krisiun & Malevolent Creation
Mexico’s Blackened Death Metal EVILHEART Announce Canadian Tour Dates
“Quinquaginta” Out Now via Test Your Metal Records
L to R: Alejandro Monroy – Bass, Adrián Urías – Guitar, Adam Benito – Vocals, Rodolfo Rogers – Drums
With Canadian vocalist Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito of Calgary’s Train Bigger Monkeys being appointed as EVILHEART‘s new vocalist, the Mexican blackened death metallers have announced they will be embarking on their second cross Canada tour in support of their latest album ‘Quinquaginta’ re-released in 2015 on Vancouver, BC based Test Your Metal Records. The band will also be performing new material that can only be heard live until they release their yet to be titled follow up album. The Western Canadian tour will be kicking off in Calgary on October 11th and wrapping up in Victoria on October 21st.
Drummer Rodolfo Rogers comments:
“We are very stoked to play again in Canada. The 2015 tour was a blast and we can’t wait to return. On this tour, we will include some older and new Evilheart songs that we didn’t have a chance to play two years ago. With these dates, we will also end the touring cycle for “Quinquaginta,” so if you’re in one of these cities, be sure not to miss the show!! See you soon Canada!!”
Music Video – Selective Extermination – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLdgZ–XHcc
Album Stream – “Quinquaginta” – https://evilheart.bandcamp.com/album/2014-quinquaginta
Oct 11 – Calgary, AB – Dicken’s Pub – info
Oct 13 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous – info
Oct 14 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post – info
Oct 15 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria – info
Oct 16 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie – info
Oct 21 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub – info
Track Listing:
1. Perfection Collapsed (4:57)
2. Misanthropic Decree (4:32)
3. Selective Extermination (5:09)
4. Rebellion (4:49)
5. Decimated Opposition (6:16)
6. Supremacy And Holocaust (5:56)
7. Postmortal Corruption (5:20)
8. Genetics Of Betrayal (6:13)
9. Quinquaginta (9:47)
10. Bonus Track: Severance (Cenotaph cover) (6:27)
Album Length: 59:30
Jorge Millán – Vocals & Bass
Adrián Urías – Guitars
Rodolfo Rogers – Drums
Live Line Up:
Alejandro Monroy – Bass
Adrián Urías – Guitar
Adam Benito – Vocals
Rodolfo Rogers – Drums
About:
EVILHEART was formed in 1999 in Culiacán, Sinaloa in Northwest México as a melodic black metal band. In 2001, they released a demo “Summoned To War” and in 2004 released their first album “Dark In Glory”, which shifted their sound to a more black death metal direction, gave the band a foothold in the Mexican metal scene and pushed them forward to share the stage with international acts such as Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, Deicide, Amon Amarth and others. In 2007, EVILHEART released “Storm Of Annihilation”, which was the album that lead them to play their first overseas shows in Europe in 2011.
In 2014, EVILHEART released their most challenging work “Quinquaginta”, which combined the melodic elements of “Dark In Glory” with the brutality of “Storm Of Annihilation” plus a lethal dose of speed. In 2015, upon signing a deal with Vancouver’s Test Your Metal Records, which helped the band embark into a Canadian Tour from coast-to-coast and release the album “Quinquaginta” all over North America. The last Canadian tour had some difficulties as two members had their visa applications denied, but in the end, the tour was a double-win as the band had a great response from the crowd and session singer Adam Benito from Calgary who has now joined as a full-time member. In late 2016, EVILHEART did their first Mexican shows with Adam Benito on vocals to a great response and now the band is preparing for shows in Alberta and British Columbia in October, including an appearance in Edmonton’s Black Mourning Light Festival.
For more info, please visit:
https://www.testyourmetalofficial.com/evilheart
http://www.evilheart.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EvilheartOfficial
https://twitter.com/EvilheartBand
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“Hickory, NC’s Rapheumets Well(pronounced Ra-few-mets) is a band heavily steeped in science fiction and fantasy. And when I say heavily, I mean HEAVILY. They slam dunk their lushly orchestral and luxurious symphonic melodic blackened death metal into a fantastical and fantastically creative and complex world that I don’t even want to embarrass myself trying to explain. But, you gotta give mad ol’ props to any band willing to dive head first into something as elaborately conceptual as this costumed and inventive septet have from the off.” – Decibel Magazine
“The best symphonic metal albums understand the balance between the synths and the rest of the band, and Enders Door possesses that necessary element. Enders Door can also take you on a journey, offering a fantastic trip into unknown lands, which helps keep you on your toes. Most importantly, it lives up to the potential hinted at with The Exile, and should be an easy sell for fans of this style.” – Dead Rhetoric
“The sense of epic that exists throughout Enders Door hits instantly with its mix of heavy riffs, death metal vocals, classical orchestrations & synth effects.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
“As you’re about to find out, this first song from the new album combines turbocharged death metal vehemence with sweeping orchestral melodies, interweaving blazing drumwork and rapid-fire riffing with cosmic synthesizer vistas and fluid soloing, vicious growls and hair-raising shrieks with a vaulting clean-sung passage that coincides with the protagonist’s decision to end his apathy.” – No Clean Singing
“this album is chock-full of powerful, aggressive and moving sounds that show the diversity and complexity of the Symphonic Metal genre.” – 925 Rebellion
“Enders Door – a humongous piece of synth driven, border line operatic, epic death/black metal…. To sum this album up, it is necessary to underline two things: Enders Door is massive, balls to the wall, in a sense very American in the old-school sense of bigger-better. It does not let up for a moment. It is also, for all its dramatic, heavy and violent darkness somehow rather filled with joy. For something so complex and bulked-up, there is a real sense of fun emanating from every track. Whether delivering rabid tech-death riffs over hyper fast blast beats, or introducing female vocals over multiple layers of synthesizers, strings and double kick drums, Rapheumets Well keeps it intense and inspired.” – Archaic Triad
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0 EPK – Special Ops – Baby Take It All (EP) (2017)
Special Ops – Baby Take It All (EP) (2017)
For fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Volbeat, Billy Talent, GodSmack
Release Date: May 16, 2017
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com
Contact info / Artist representation = Management: Sam Odeh – 514-803-7094, hellstormagency(@)gmail.com
Booking – Trent – 306.220.7279, graffittimusic(@)shaw.ca
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“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post
“Their creative impulse is one part measured criticism, one part unadulterated rage… Their albums reflect as much, reveling in social critiques that relent only when A.K.’s singing dissolves into frustrated screams. The single is their first step towards a brighter, more radio-friendly sound, yet still maintains their throaty, hard rock edge.” – alternativeaddiction
“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you’re know you’re in for a good time.” – MetalInjection
“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods
“Special Ops has my attention, and they should have yours, too. They’ve got it going on! We can only hope they get down to the U.S. for a tour soon and, hopefully, to the Left Coast. Excellent stuff!” – Huffington Post
“SPECIAL OPS, QUEBEC’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ROCK WORLD IS BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL! …Not only was the sound stunningly amazing, but it went a good distance to show the band’s fun-loving attitude they have towards each other, and their fans. These guys are the true definition of what it means to be music artists and performers.”- Popit Records
“This eclectic, hard rock band is “creeping” into the rock mainstream media one powerful vocal barrage at a time.” – Groovytracks
“The new release is a sweet mix of thumping rhythmic, catchy vibrations and unparalleled musical talent thought lost to the world of synthetic beats.” – Buzzfeed
” you need to catch them live to hear any of their new material, and being fuelled by their want to succeed, their music sounds better than ever.” – Montreal Rocks
“Blood and Tears is a pure Metal outside the box gem. You won’t come across something this unique and different everyday” – CKUT 90.3 FM
Distribution: CD Baby
Track Listing:
1. Baby Take It All (3:09)
• All songs performed by: Special Ops
• All songs written by: Special Ops
• Produced by: Special Ops
• Mixed by: Darius Szezepaniak at Iguana Studios – Engineered and Additional Production
• Mastered by: Kevin Jardine at Uplift Studios
• Album Artwork by: Music Promo Today
Member of SOCAN and ASCAP
Akbar Johnson – Guitar & Vocals
Discography:
2017 – Baby Take it All single
2016 – Tangents EP
2012 – Live and Kicking
2009 – Through The Heart OfThe Infidel
2009 – Pressure single
2007 – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness
2005 – Phase 1: In Search of Madness
2003 – Emily EP
Rocking out of the barracks, Special Ops return to the battlefront with a fresh new release dubbed “Baby Take it All ”. In this self-produced eighth release, along with award winning mixing engineer Darius Szczepaniak and mastering engineer Kevin Jardine, Special Ops capture three jaw dropping tracks that display a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.
From Akbar Johnson’s Fierce Melodic Vocals and backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Weka BW’s intricate native Middle Eastern influence of guitar finger picking and strumming and Waldo Thornhill’s thumping Bass, and drummer Pat Kadaver’s pounding fury. Special Ops have, in less than 6 months, unleashed 2 direct hits to follow up to their award winning “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and successful single “Pressure” as well as older success’s like “Anger” chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).
“Baby Take it All” as well as “Tangents” capture the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry bullshit that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to their brand of Punk Metal Sniper Rock.
Special Ops’ new EP “Baby Take It All The Way” was released in May 16th and is now available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby
Shared Stage w/:
BlankFest Quebec (Charity for Homeless), The Agonist (Century Media), 3 Mile Scream (Corporate Punishment), Better Than Ezra (V2/Artemis Records), My American Heart (Warcon Records / Bodog Music UK & EU), Kiros (Torque Records), Scarlet Sins, DrillPoint, October Sky, Rev Theory (Interscope Records), Ninja Spy, The Exalted Pile Driver, Entropy
Past Festivals & Tours:
• Off on Tangents Tour 2017
•Through The Heart US/CAN Tour 2010
• Amidst The Madness Tour Cross Canada Tour 2007-2008
• In Search Of Madness Cross Canada Tour 2005 – 2006
• CANADA DAY 2003-2009 (Two Mountains),
• Bryce Fest – Winnipeg – 2005
• M.O.M. Fest – 2004-2005
• Montreal Music Fest – 2003
Music Placements: (Movies, Commercials)
• “Pick Up The Pieces” – Lollipop Magazine Compilation, 30 000+ CD’s distributed w/ magazine
• “Pick Up The Pieces” – In Doom We Trust Compilation CD, 10 000+ distributed in North America
• Pressure Video Hawaii Airlines, H&M U.S. retail chain and many more over 3 million hits in total 2010
• Annabelle Cosmetics Promotional Video 2009 – How to Create Custom QUAD FOXY Browns Look
• “Sid’s Cycle Show” 2007-08 Season 1&2, Global, Men TV, Showcase Action, Spike (+2 million viewers)- Anger Is Creeping – Theme Song – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness – used as TV
• CTV – Whistler (2006)
• MTV – The N (2006)
• CBC – “Rock Your World” 2006Accomplishments & Awards
• Winner – Best Provincial Rock Video – Pressure – Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards 2009
• Independent Music Awards winner – Through The Heart…2009
• Winner – Best Metal Group – New Music Awards 2009
• Nominated at Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards 2008 – Best Rock song, Best Rock Album, Best Rock Group)
• “Anger is Creeping”- Charts # 2 – CSCR – Toronto Loud Chart – December 1st , 2008
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0 NEWS: Aussie Thrashers MASON Set To Unleash New Album “Impervious” + New Video “Cross This Path” + Launch Album Pre-Order
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – September 11, 2017
For Fans of Kreator, Death, Testament, Sodom
Aussie Thrashers MASON Set To Unleash New Album “Impervious”
New Video “Cross This Path”
Launch Album Pre-Order
L-R: Nonda T. (Drums), Jimmy Benson (Vocals/Guitar), Steve Montalto (Bass), Grant Burns (Lead Guitar)
Photo Credit Tom Sheappard
Crushing audiences across the globe with their driving force and energetic stage presence, Melbourne thrashers MASON deliver commanding performances that has taken them on tours across Australia and beyond in Asia, Europe plus Canada where they have shared the stage with the likes of Harlott, Havok, Accept, Revocation, Mutank and Annihilator.
Drawing influence from The Big Four and The Bay Area, MASON encapsulates the 80′s thrash sound mixed with fast tempos and a dominating rhythm section. Unleashing their debut self-titled EP in 2011, MASON are ones not to let the dust settle. Their ten track debut album, “Warhead” was released in 2013 and included guest guitarist Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore). In 2016, MASON jumped straight back into the studio to record their second EP, “Unmerciful”, the perfect follow up showcasing the band’s ability to fuse fast and aggressive metal along with melodic guitar work that captivated and reinforced their stronghold on a global level.
Now in 2017, their second full length “Impervious” mixed and mastered by Erin Hamidovic (Devin Townsend Project, Sikth, Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Elm Street) is crashing the gates and kicking the mosh pit into overdrive with its official release set for October 6th. The nine glorious thrashing tracks will be blazing an even bigger trail for this Aussie powerhouse.
Vocalist and guitarist Jimmy Benson comments:
“During the demo process we wrote a lot of material, but the majority made the “Impervious” album minus one or two songs. We spent a lot of time fine tuning the songs and making sure they kicked ass! For this album, we focused mainly on trimming the fat and stepping up the energy and tempos. Fast, focused and heavy! For those wanting to know more about this release, “Impervious” touches on so many topics from suicide, death, terrorism and more events that happen to people around the world. When ya look at the front cover, it is a symbol of character and strength of a boy that goes about his everyday life in the worst conditions and does what is normal to him to get by day to day. To sum it up, this new album is powerful and holds a strong message from start to finish.”
The band’s latest music video “Cross This Path” features live clips from their cross Canada tour with Annihilator and Mutank this past June. Watch it at the following link:
Plus the band’s first music video “Tears of Tragedy” in support of “Impervious” can be viewed at this following link:
Album pre-order for a CD copy of “Impervious” available on MASON‘s website www.masonofficialmetal.com plus will be available for digital download on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers on October 6th.
Show Dates:
Sept 29 – Evelyn Hotel – Melbourne, Australia w/ Earth Rot, Mason, Blackhelm + Cordell – info
Nov 17 – Bendigo Hotel – Melbourne, Australia w/ Silent Knight – info
Track Listing:
1. Eligos (0:29)
2. Burn (3:30)
3. Tears of Tragedy (4:05)
4. The Afterlife (5:13)
5. Impervious (4:48)
6. Cross This Path (3:26)
7. Sacrificed (4:11)
8. Hellbent on Chaos (3:54)
9. Created To Kill (6:29)
Album Length: 36:08
Album And Live Band Line Up:
Jimmy Benson – Vocals, Guitar
Nonda T. – Drums
Steve Montalto – Bass
Grant Burns – Guitar
http://masonofficialmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/masonofficialband
https://twitter.com/masonthrashband
https://www.instagram.com/masonbandofficial
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aHj
(bio written by Steve Earles)
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“Support comes from Australia’s thrash sensations Mason says Annihilator main man Jeff Waters: “With all the great bands that sent in demos, cds and links, the one that stoof out was these guys. My guitarist Aaron and I sat and listened to some of their songs and realized that this band will kick our asses if we don’t start practicing a bit more! Killer thrash band and genuine.” – Jeff Waters Annihilator
“In town as part of their national tour in support of their latest album “Impervious”, Mason are a thrash force to be reckoned with and their performance tonight was, as recently heard and so eloquently stated, “tight as a nun’s nasty”. No truer words could be said as the Melbourne thrashers brutalised the crowd with their brand of unadulterated vintage thrash that proves that Melbourne truly is a breeding ground for some of the best thrash metal not only in Australia, but in the world.” – The Rock Pit (Live Review)
“There is a real party vibe to this set… well, the whole night but everyone has been waiting for Mason to take the stage. And when they finally do so, Jimmy and the boys prove why they are making a massive dent in the scene locally and internationally.” – Metal-Roos (Live Review)
“Such awesome thrash, it blew me away. They play this solid thrash – clearly old school Metallica & Megadeth influenced and as metal as it can be.” – Metal Roos (Live Review)
“The best thing about Mason is that their eagerness for playing thrash really shines through. They don’t forget that thrash metal fans want to hear thrash metal; not death metal or black metal. Sure, there are a couple of blastbeats, but if you just want a band that plays fast and will make you bang your head insanely hard,Mason is the perfect choice. True to the subgenres’ roots, the band is able to incorporate Maiden/Priest influences into their music, while still spending the majority of the time thrashing. ” – Skull Fracturing Metal
“Mason once again proves the charm of Aussie bands, with the huge, sweeping riffs instantly hooking the listener into their brand of groovy, thrash metal. ” – Heavy Metal Tribune
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