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#87 - Bolt Thrower's Those Once Loyal = Nu Metal

Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy

Release Date: 11/12/2024

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Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy

My family needs your help! Please watch and donate at the link below if you can. If funds are light, sharing the link or this video is also a huge help to us. We love you all! Albums of discussion: Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade (1992) Bolt Thrower - Those Once Loyal (2005)     __________________________________________   HELP MY WIFE NICOLE IN OUR JOURNEY TOWARD HEALTH:   __________________________________________   BUY MY GEAR TO HELP NICOLE’S JOURNEY TOWARD HEALTH:   __________________________________________   Find Spirit Adrift (buy merch and...

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Albums of discussion:

Bolt Thrower - Those Once Loyal (2005)

Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere (2024)

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Include your question in the note/message.

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

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