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Live Report: AVO J-Music Festival 2018
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Since 2014, ASURA has been delighting fans with their blend of heavy metal inspired music and dance. In addition to...
CD Review: ASTERISM – IGNITION
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When Crossfaith comes to town, they bring the heat with them
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Moth In Lilac: Tokyo’s Metal Superheroes
Moth in Lilac plays a very groovy, rhythmic style of metal. M9N (pronounced Mokkyun) on drums, NaluchaRos on base and...
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CD Review: BRIDEAR – HELIX
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