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Patriarkh (formerly Batushka) share “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” video; new album arriving in January
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Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video
Helloween are gearing up for the release of Live at Budokan, a new live album set to drop on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The group are currently recording their next studio album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. In the meantime, the metal legends...
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