Alternative rock outfit Telling Secrets have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Faith." Written by Vik Kovacs (Telling Secrets) and Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive), "Faith" explores themes of doubt, resilience, and...
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Video Premiere: Telling Secrets – “Faith”
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Blackbraid announces new album ‘Blackbraid III’
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