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Carach Angren’s Ardek unveils track-by-track breakdown of new EP The Cult of Kariba
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Video Premiere: In Virtue – “Desolation Throne”
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February 21, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new albums from the likes of Silverstein, Four Seconds...
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