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Green Carnation unveil title track from upcoming album ‘A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia’
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Scorpions share “Blackout (Coming Home Live)” video
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New & Noteworthy: Meteora releases – 04/07/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. April releases are here. Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy! Angel Vivaldi,...
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