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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...
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