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Opeth share visualizer for “§4” featuring Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson
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Memphis May Fire share “Shapeshifter” video; announce new album & tour
Memphis May Fire have announced their new album, Shapeshifter, is set to arrive on March 28 via Rise Records. The group has dropped a video for the title track to accompany the announcement. The band also announced a Spring 2025 headline tour featuring support from...
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