Seven Hours After Violet, the alternative metal project led by System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian, has released a music video for their new single "Cry." The track comes from the band's self-titled debut album, now available via Sumerian Records and 1336 Records. "Cry"...
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Seven Hours After Violet (System of a Down) share “Cry” video
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EP Stream: Maitreya – ‘Auxesis’
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