Song of the Day: Defects – ‘Lockdown’
31st January 2024
Blending heavy and melodic metal elements, Defects deliver a razor-sharp and pounding yet cathartic statement of intent.
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Blending heavy and melodic metal elements, Defects deliver a razor-sharp and pounding yet cathartic statement of intent.
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