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"He taught us how to sing, he taught us how to play guitar"
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Get an exclusive Ghost puff print t-shirt and Metal Hammer cover variant with this limited edition bundle
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Audio-Technica AT-ERP5 earplugs review: absurdly transparent gigging earplugs from an audio tech titan
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Amazon Stir It Up by spinning up to 30% off one of my favourite House Of Marley turntables
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Audio-Technica AT-ERP5 earplugs review: absurdly transparent gigging earplugs from an audio tech titan
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Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock
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Judas Priest's Bloodstock set is a triumphant homecoming: review
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