"America is screaming out for a band like the Sex Pistols." Sex Pistols, with Frank Carter, announce first North American tour since 2003
America, prepare yourselves for the return of the world's greatest punk band
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"America is screaming out for a band like the Sex Pistols." Sex Pistols, with Frank Carter, announce first North American tour since 2003
America, prepare yourselves for the return of the world's greatest punk band
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It's complicated
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Buy a vinyl record on Record Store Day, help a good cause: win-win
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None shall sleep
