One of the most exciting bands Morley has heard in a while is Pennsylvania's Crobot and he recently spoke with singer Brandon Yeagley about the band, their sophomore album 'Something Supernatural', and a lot more!
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This is the second record since the return of vocalist Michael Sadler (who left for several years to devote more time to his young family) and I can only surmise that the time away from the band has revitalized both singer and band as these tracks are sizzling! (4 stars)
- Read the full Saga - Sagacity review
Morley once again speaks with St. Madness vocalist Prophet. This time they discuss the band's 20th anniversary release Carnimetal and St. Madness, its past and its future as well as whole lot more.
- Read the full St. Madness MorleyView
FLRTA have all the trappings of a Nightwish or a Within Temptation. Morley spoke with VK Lynne recently to talk her involvement with this band, following her stint as vocalist for a critically-lauded record last year with stOrk.
- Read the full From Light Rose The Angels MorleyView
Greetings, heh-heh friends. Its wonderful to have you join us tonight at the Cutting Edge Medical Centre for this autopsy of a legend. I know how excited most of you were to hear that we would be digging into this groundbreaking FIGURE known as Alice Cooper. (5 stars)
- Read the full Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies (Hybrid SACD edition) review
Eagles legend Don Felder is part of the Soundtrack of Summer tour, also with Styx and Foreigner. Morley was lucky enough to have another go-round with Don this week to talk about it and the extended edition of The Road to Forever.
- Read the full Don Felder MorleyView
After contributing vocals to the last Ephel Duath record and EP, Karyn Crisis has now turned her attention to her long-awaited solo record. Written by her and her husband, Ephel Duath's Davide Tiso, it is coming out later this year under the band name of Gospel of the Witches.
- Read the full Gospel Of The Witches (Karyn Crisis) MorleyView
Sebastian Bach has a new record coming out (Give 'Em Hell - Frontiers Records) and to these ears, it's the best thing he's been a part of since the first Skid Row. Morley spent a fun half-hour with Mr. Bach recently to talk about the new record.
- Read the full Sebastian Bach MorleyView
the songs on Missing in Action hit the ears as directly as the hits did, thanks to the contributions of producer/co-writer Billy Sherwood (ex-Yes) who also played every instrument on the record. (4 stars)
- Read the full Missing Persons - Missing in Action review
Morley was completely bowled over by Matt Sorum's Fierce Joy's new album Stratosphere, which he found to be a gorgeous, fantastic, engaging piece of work. So Morley was excited to speak with Matt to learn more about the project.
- Read the full Matt Sorum MorleyView
Despite carrying on touring in many incarnations over the years, Missing Persons is set to release their first new record of original material in over 25 years and Morley spoke with Dale Bozzio about the new album.
- Read the full Missing Persons featuring Dale Bozzio MorleyView
When grunge started a shift that eventually almost killed off hard rock and metal by the mid '90s. Refusing to adopt flannel work shirts as their new uniform, Varga did not want to jump on any trend to promote further success. They are back and Morley speaks with Dan Fila.
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Hunter has played and toured with the likes of Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Mitch Ryder David Lee Roth, Peter Gabriel and many more. Steve put out his latest solo album, 'The Manhattan Blues Project' earlier this year and Morley caught up with him to discuss it and other topics.
- Read the full Steve Hunter MorleyView
One of the most distinctive voices in rock music, Ellen Foley, has returned after a 30 year absence with an excellent new record 'About Time' and Morley recently spoke with Ellen about the new release and more.
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When putting on the new Ellen Foley record, About Time, for a split second you are transported to the mid 80s again. Her distinctive voice comes bubbling out, erasing the 30 year gap since 1984s Boys in the Attic (4 stars)
- Read the full Ellen Foley - About Time review
Following up on last year's excellent 'Living Like a Runaway' record, Lita Ford has just released a live record called 'The B*tch is Back'. Morley spoke with her about the new album.
- Read the full Lita Ford MorleyView
Blue Coupe released their sophomore record Million Miles More earlier this year and what a fantastic piece of work it is. Hard rock record of the year, says Morley who spoke to Dennis Dunaway a few months back and now talks with Joe Bouchard.
- Read the full Blue Coupe's Joe Bouchard MorleyView
Due to his hectic schedule, My Ruin's Mick Murphy answered some questions by email recently when Morley wanted to find out more about the creation of the band's excellent new record 'The Sacred Mood.'
- Read the full My Ruin's Mick Murphy Interview MorleyView
Morley spoke with Julian about new record, Everything Changes. As usual, the songs are thoughtful, taking in a variety of topics from world issues to everyday relationships and they're packaged in some really ear-pleasing melodies.
- Read the full Julian Lennon MorleyView
At a time when a lot of classic rockers are artistically spent or content to simply ride on past glories, Blue Coupe is reaching their creative zenith. Dennis Dunaway and Joe and Albert Bouchard released their sophomore record, 'Million Miles More' and Morley spoke with Dennis about the album.
- Read the full Blue Coupe's Dennis Dunaway MorleyView
Morley spoke with Helix frontman Brian Vollmer about the band's career, his new solo intentions and his involvement with the Metal on Ice book/record that is coming out shortly.
- Read the full Helix's Brian Vollmer MorleyView
An absolutely captivating voice, tremendous songwriting abilities, stage presence to die for and stunning looks. With attributes like these, it's inconceivable that Anneke van Giersbergen is not a household name by this point. Read Morley's interview to learn more.
- Read the full Anneke Van Giersbergen MorleyView
Talk about a distinctive voice. I remember hearing Jefferson Starship's Mickey Thomas for the first time and was riveted by his amazing vocals. Morley had the absolute pleasure to speak to Mickey recently to talk about the new record and a bit about his days with Jefferson Starship.
- Read the full Starship featuring Mickey Thomas MorleyView
Roxanne Delage is a singer-songwriter from Cornwall, Ontario Canada and her latest CD, The Way I Am contains a strong set of songs that individually evoke a painters pallet of moods and collectively fuel a great hours worth of entertainment. (4 stars)
- Read the full Roxanne Delage - The Way I Am review
Morley speaks to Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton about their new live DVD, 'Rock for the Rising Sun', which is a documentary about the 2011's shows in Japan that took place after the earthquake and nuclear reactor leak and how concerned the band were about their safety.
- Read the full Aerosmith MorleyView
The Sacred Mood shows the band in their best light and reinforces their two best attributes, the riveting vocals/lyrics of Tairrie B Murphy and the riff-master, Mick Murphy. On this, their eighth studio record, they seem at the top of their game. (5 stars)
- Read the full My Ruin - The Sacred Mood review
Morley recently spoke with legendary Eagles guitarist Don Felder about his acclaimed new solo album, Road To Forever, some of the trials and tribulations of recent years, as well as his upcoming tour with Peter Frampton.
- Read the full Don Felder MorleyView
Some of you will know Christina Kartsonakis as one half of the rock duo The Sugar Dames. What you might not know is that she is also a well-rounded musician / producer who also writes her own symphonic music.
- Read the full Christina Kartsonakis MorleyView
Imagine being denied the possibility of doing what you absolutely love doing, for the rest of your life. That's what faced Tom Keifer when he first started having throat problems. Today Keifer rocks on with his new solo album and Morley caught up with him to discuss the past, present and future!
- Read the full Tom Keifer MorleyView
Carolyne Mas has a story that is as fascinating as it is tragic. Morley became an instant fan when he heard her debut album but a series of setbacks followed. Morley recently spoke with Carolyne to learn more about her past, present and hopeful future.
- Read the full Carolyne Mas MorleyView
A lot of artsy people have so much creative spark, they refuse to be pigeon-holed into one corner and you can count A Brokeheart Pro (aka Jeannette Kantzalis) in that category.
- Read the full A Brokeheart Pro - Josephine the Outlaw King and The Summer EP review
It's presumptuous to say that a record released in early January could be the Record of the Year but The Paul Raymond Project's latest release is an absolute jewel of a record. Morley caught the UFO keyboardist/guitarist between tours for a quick interview.
- Read the full Paul Raymond Project MorleyView
"I Love the Dead", "Welcome to My Nightmare", "Only Women Bleed", "I Never Cry" are only some of the classics that feature guitar guru Dick Wagner. Dick recently penned his autobiography and Morley had the pleasure to speak with him to talk about the book and his many experiences in the rock and roll world.
- Read the full Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper Band) MorleyView
Doing this job definitely doesn't suck. Why do I say that? Because for the second time in two years, I recently got to spend some phone TIME with one of the world's greatest voices, and one of my personal favorite musicians, Bunny Rugs, vocalist with reggae superstars Third World. I'm still wearing a smile.
- Read the full Bunny Rugs MorleyView
The beauty of the Internet is that in terms of exposure, it creates a level playing field for established artists and newcomers alike. I was perusing MySpace back in 2005 when I came across a voice and song that took my breath away. (4 stars)
- Read the full Janeen Leah - Right In Front Of Me review
It used to be unheard of when rock music and Las Vegas were put in the same sentence. A few bands have taken the plunge however in the last few years and the latest to do it is Def Leppard. Morley spoke with guitarist Phil Collen recently to find out all about it.
- Read the full Def Leppard MorleyView
You know his songs, Welcome to My Nightmare, The Black Widow, I Never Cry, and of course, Only Women Bleed, as modern day classics recorded by Alice Cooper. Guitar enthusiasts will his guitar from work with Lou Reed, KISS, Aerosmith, Meat Loaf and many more. Michigan rock and rollers in the late 60s and early 70s will remember him as a cult hero as leader of the bands The Bossmen, The Frost and Ursa Major. That person would be Dick Wagner. (5 stars)
- Read the full Alice Cooper Band's Dick Wagner - Not Only Women Bleed review
Philly Moves keeps on making huge strides for indie dudes. A few months back Morley spoke with the lyrically astute Tragic and now it's time to catch up with the multi-talented Rockwell.
- Read the full Philly Moves' Rockwell MorleyView
Its strange to say considering my initial reticence but this could quite possibly be the best KISS record of all time. What? Am I crazy? I can just hear the comments that statement would elicit. (5 stars)
- Read the full Best of 2012: KISS - Monster review
Music industry legend Kim Fowley shared so many amazing stories with Morley that we had to split up the interview into two parts. Today we present part two and if you read only one interview this year, this is the one to read!
- Read the full Kim Fowley (Part Two) MorleyView
When I asked to interview Kim Fowley, I knew it would be extremely interesting. What I was unprepared for, was the absolute volume of stories that come pouring out. This guy has done and seen it all. Mention a name and you'll get a story --- a good one.
- Read the full Kim Fowley (Part One) MorleyView
In a world that is becoming increasingly dark with events like the tragedy in Connecticut, it's becoming more important to focus on positive messages. Music has always led the way in times like this and that's what makes 'The Power of Mind', the new record by John Lawton and Diana Express, so relevant.
- Read the full John Lawton (Former Uriah Heep Vocalist) MorleyView
Morley is loving the live DVD and box set of Godsmack frontman Sully Erna's solo album 'Avalon' (he says the record is great but the new DVD is even greater) and he recently had a chance to talk with Sully about it.
- Read the full Sully Erna MorleyView
With winter looming large, especially here in Canada, its hard to keep thoughts of sunny skies and warm climes front and centre. However Ive found a great solution to help trick the mind. (5 stars)
- Read the full Bunny Rugs - Time review
Ive been chomping at the bit for Prisoners, the new record by The Agonist. And several months ago, there it was. I slapped it into my system and waited for its magic to wash over me... and then nothing. (3.5 stars)
- Read the full The Agonist - Prisoners review
Morley spoke to Philly Moves' MC Tragic on the night before Philly Moves were going to take on Los Angeles. This would be their first foray into the American arena but something tells Morley it won't be their last. Find out why with this exclusive interview!
- Read the full Philly Moves (Part 1 with MC Tragic) MorleyView
After 20+ years of movies and television, Michael Des Barres has heeded the call to get back to his rock & roll roots. Morley spoke with Michael for what he calls one of the most enjoyable interviews he's had the pleasure of doing.
- Read the full Michael Des Barres MorleyView
It often seems like no other band has experienced more turbulence in their career than My Ruin. Morley speaks to Tairrie B Murphy and Mick Murphy to get all the details in this new exclusive interview!
- Read the full My Ruin MorleyView
Ephel Duath have returned with a new EP, On Death and Cosmos, and feature Karyn Crisis .Morley spoke with Karyn band founder Davide Tiso recently about the new EP and other developments with the band.
- Read the full Ephel Duath MorleyView
Philly Moves are the real deal and just beginning to realize their considerable potential. As Tragic becomes even more comfortable behind the mic and varies his flows, his words will strike even harder. (4.5 stars)
- Read the full Philly Moves - How To Drink Yourself Famous review
The word legendary gets thrown around a lot when talking about bands or musicians. It's not a stretch, however, that Three Dog Night definitely deserves that adjective. Check out Morley's in-depth interview with former vocalist Chuck Negron.
- Read the full Chuck Negron (Ex-Three Dog Night) MorleyView
In this age of American Idol, The Voice, et al, it's harder and harder to find a musician with their own voice --- a true original. Well look no further cuz one of the most original and fiercely independent artists out there has just released a new record. Morley spoke with Darin to learn all about it!
- Read the full Darin Bennett & The Requiem MorleyView
Morley had the pleasure to speak with Lawrence (But you can call me Larry) Gowan of Styx about the band's recently released "The Grand Illusion / Pieces of Eight LIVE" collection and much more!
- Read the full Styx MorleyView
When you're in a band and a creative guy with ideas flowing non-stop, sometimes you need another outlet and that's what happened to eric13 of NYC's best kept secret, Sex Slaves. Morley spoke with him recently about his first solo record.
- Read the full eric13 (Sex Slaves) MorleyView
A Southern Revelation is a lethal combination of art, revenge, and catharsis. Absolutely stinking of hatred, the record can only be considered more of an exercise in psychotherapy than music for the sake of creativity. (5 stars)
- Read the full My Ruin - A Southern Revelation review
Ana Kefr is a metal band that is not for everybody. Their music is dense, a real journey of the ears and the mind and you have to be prepared to dig deep to get the real rewards out of it. Morley spoke to vocalist and lyricist Rhiis D. Lopez recently to talk about their sophomore record The Burial Tree.
- Read the full Ana Kefr MorleyView
After nearly 40 years of listening, it was a tremendous honor to get to talk to Jon by phone recently to discuss the new record. This interview is dedicated to my friend Dave who helped open the gates and start me on my way with this kind of music.
- Read the full Jon Anderson MorleyView
A special father-daughter edition of MorleyView as Morley and his daughter Kaylie team up to talk to one of their favorite artists, Julie Christmas, about her new solo album The Bad Wife.
- Read the full Julie Christmas MorleyView
Avenged Sevenfold was asked by the creators of Call of Duty: Black Ops to come up with a song for an expansion map for the latest installment. The band jumped at the chance, particularly vocalist M. Shadows who is an avid gamer. We spoke to him recently to find out all about how the new song "Not Ready to Die."
- Read the full Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows MorleyView
In this, the final installment of this three-part interview, Joe looks back at the band that started it all off for him, Blue Oyster Cult.
- Read the full Joe Bouchard Part Three: Blue Oyster Cult MorleyView
Did you know Joe Bouchard put out a solo record in 2009? I didn't. It only came to Morley's attention a few months back and he says it would be a massive shame if more people didn't hear about it as it is his favorite record of late. He talks to Joe all about it.
- Read the full Joe Bouchard Part Two: Solo Record MorleyView
Today Morley kicks off his three part conversation with Blue Oyster Cult legend Joe Bouchard to discuss his new album with his brother and fellow Blue Oyster Cultist Albert and original Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway for their group Blue Coupe.
- Read the full Joe Bouchard Part One - Blue Coupe MorleyView
Lez Zeppelin, the all-female band from New York City, has recently released their second record, a go at their heroes' eponymous debut in its entirety. Morley caught up with guitarist Steph Paynes to talk about the record.
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Without a doubt, one of the most consistently great songwriters, whether it be with Concrete Blonde or her own solo endeavors, her songs never fail to resonate with feeling. It's been a while since we spoke last to Johnette so we connected recently via get an update.
- Read the full Johnette Napolitano MorleyView
Hellcome is a band from Portugal that is starting to make waves in their scene. They play thrash metal which contains a definite melodic bent, making for some hard-hitting songs that get your neck snapping in short order.
- Read the full Hellcome MorleyView
Third World has an excellent new record out called 'Patriots' and Bunny Rugs has a solo record called 'Time' coming out later this year. It was an absolute thrill for Morley to speak with someone that he has waited 29 years to talk to: Bunny Rugs.
- Read the full Third World's Bunny Rugs MorleyView
Morley speaks with David Coverdale about the new record Whitesnake album, Forevermore. His pride in the new record was obvious and even a month and half of phone interviews had not dampened his enthusiasm.
- Read the full Whitesnake's David Coverdale MorleyView
Fans of the band Nemhain can look forward to their second full-length record to be released later this year. In the meantime, it's been a while since we caught up with them. Morley changes that with this in-depth interview with vocalist Amber Erlandsson.
- Read the full Nemhain MorleyView
In a time of recycled riffs and American Idol blandness, BCC recalls a time where hard rock ruled. Morley I had the great pleasure of speaking with Glenn a few weeks back. Glenn was engaging, humble and completely stoked about his new band.
- Read the full Black Country Communion (Glenn Hughes) MorleyView
Morley spoke with Hinder lead singer Austin Winkler and drummer Cody Hanson to find out all about their brand new album, All American Nightmare, which hit stores this week.
- Read the full Hinder MorleyView
We conclude My Ruin week and our look at their new record Ghosts and Good Stories. Today vocalist Tairrie B and multi-instrumentalist Mick Murphy break down the record track by track, giving us the lyrical ideas behind each song as well as a verbal x-ray of its construction.
- Read the full Inside Track: My Ruin - Ghosts and Good Stories
My Ruin week continues with Morley's interview of guitarist Mick Murphy. He's not called called "Rock's best kept secret" by Guitar Player for nothing. On Ghosts, Mick sludges, spirals and blasts through 13 tracks of guitar frenzy showcasing his skills as one of the most gifted six-string operators out there!
- Read the full My Ruin Week Part II: Mick Murphy Interview MorleyView
Morley kicks off his special My Ruin week with an exclusive interview with Tairrie. In the coming days, you can look forward to the interview with Mick and a third part with the pair breaking down their new album Ghosts and Good Stories track by track.
- Read the full My Ruin Week: Tairrie B Murphy Interview MorleyView
Droning sounds coupled with marathon jams and interesting left turns all come together to create a career that has lasted since 1969. Morley speaks with Hawkwind founder Dave Brock to discuss the band's newest release Blood of the Earth.
- Read the full Hawkwind MorleyView
Former Scorpions hitmaker Herma Rarebell has his own outfit, under the moniker of Herman ze German and he's just released a new record called 'Take It As It Comes'. Morley spoke with Herman when he was on a recent press trip to the U.S.
- Read the full Herman Rarebell (Ex-Scorpions) MorleyView
Not just a moment in time, this record sounds fresh and exciting today. As always, the strength is in the songs and the delivery by one of rocks most under-rated units: Concrete Blonde! (5 stars)
- Read the full Concrete Blonde - Bloodletting 20th Anniversary Edition review
The LoveCrave's new record contains all the elements that made their debut a success; strong songs that are lyrically interesting and bulls-eye perfect musically, diversity in material culminating in a well-rounded package.
- Read the full The Lovecrave MorleyView
I played this record the first time and thought it was pretty good. The second time, I thought it was great. Now I can't stop playing it. I had a chance to interview Daniel and Angelica recently. Here's what they had to say.
- Read the full The Murder Of My Sweet MorleyView
Shroud Eater recently put out an interesting EP of stoner rock and hope to have their debut CD out later this summer. Jean took some time out to answer a few questions about the band and what they're all about
- Read the full Shroud Eater MorleyView
Collins dictionary states that a "crime" is "usually considered an evil act". Morley feels an additional definition should include the fact that Sex Slaves are not a household name by this point. To Find out why, check out Morley's exclusive interview with Sex Slaves' Del Cheetah.
- Read the full Sex Slaves (Del Cheetah) MorleyView
If you watched Rock Star Supernova, the TV series that was on in 2006, you'd remember the name Dilana who has a new record out. Read ahead to find out the strange story behind its release.
- Read the full Dilana MorleyView
My boys Swollen Members have shown what they're made of with their strong return and excellent new record 'Armed to the Teeth'. This is the 2nd part of a two-part interview with the band.
- Read the full Swollen Members (Prevail) MorleyView
As a soldier in the Battleaxe Warriors army since the beginning, it was a real pleasure to spend some phone time with my boys recently. In the first instalment, here's an interview with Mad Child.
- Read the full Swollen Members (Mad Child) MorleyView
The Agonist has flown slightly under the radar since the release of their debut Once Only Imagined in 2007 is a complete and utter mystery to me. Obviously Britney fans won't get this but if you call yourself a metal fan, this is absolute nirvana
- Read the full The Agonist MorleyView
Morley Seaver delivers another can't miss interview! This time with hard rocker Lita Ford and her partner in crime Jim Gillette as they discuss Lita's comeback album and more! It's a fun interview you'll want to check out.
- Read the full Lita Ford & Jim Gillette MorleyView
Most people know The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer is part of the supergroup Chickenfoot. In addition to that, Smith has started a new band called Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, Morley spoke with Chad about how the Meatbats came to be.
- Read the full Chad Smith (Bombastic Meatbats- Red Hot Chili Peppers and Chickenfoot) MorleyView
MorleyView: Sex Slaves
Ace Frehley
UFO
The Agonist
Gregg Rolie (Santana)
Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow)
Lindsey Buckingham
My Ruin
Carmine Appice
Soda X
Karen Lawrence
Killsmith (Neal Smith of Alice Cooper Band)
Jorn
(ex-Masterplan)
Cy
Curnin (The Fixx)
St.
Madness (Artist of the Month)
Blackmore's
Night
The
Chubbies
Monster
in The Machine
Ken
Hensley (Uriah Heep)
Y&T
Patrick
Goble
Scorpions
Stars
Of Track And Field
Storm
Large
Don
Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad
Kip
Winger
Scatterheart
The
Bastard Fairies
Vincent
Black Shadow
Tommy
Shaw
Mick
Cervino (Violent Storm/Yngwie/Blackmore's Night)
Alicia
Marie
Triumph
Aqualung
Nekromantix
Bernie
Tormé (GMT / Ian Gillan / Blizzard of Ozz)
Vomitorium
(Paul Allender / Cradle of Filth)
Echoes
Of Eternity
A
Vulgar Display Of Power Author
A
Vulgar Display Of Power Pt 2
Gilby
Clarke
Jon
Oliva
The
LoveCrave
Dennis
Dunaway (Alice Cooper)
Linda
Perry
Julie
Christmas
Leaves'
Eyes
Damone
All
that Remains
Liz
Larin
Circle
II Circle
Mike
Garson (Bowie)
Twisted
Sister - Jay Jay French
Dead
Celebrity Status
Joshua
Radin
Josh
Kelley
Stolen
Babies
Nemhain
Adrian
Erlandsson
Lonn
Friend
Mushroomhead
Skid
Row - Rachel Bolan
Mahavatar
Rise
Against
Blackmore's
Night
Sierra
Swan
Nina
Gordon
The
Aquabats
Les
Claypool
Mower
Jillian
Ann
Mick
Rock
HorrorPops
Paul
Di'anno
Exodus
Sebastian
Bach
Carl
Palmer
Holly
Brook
Ian
Gillan
Geoff
Tate of Queensryche
Godsmack
Stone
Sour
Glenn
Tipton
Billy
Sheehan
Johnette
Napolitano (Concrete Blonde)
Of
Infinity
The
Gathering
Britt
Black
Leaves'
Eyes
Bill
Starkey (KISS Army founder)
Janeen
Leah
Mike
Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor)
Cori
Yarckin
Imogen
Heap
Green
Carnation
Lullacry
KISS
Army Vs Rock Hall
Bif
Naked
Dave
Pybus (Cradle of Filth)
Suffrajett
My
Ruin
Bloody
Mary
Bucky
Garrett (A Dozen Furies)
Ryan
Sinn (The Dead Life / The Distillers)
Karyn
Crisis (Crisis)
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