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MIKE TRAMP – Solo artist, ex-White Lion, Freak of Nature
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D.A.D. with support act’s on Disn30land Af30r D30k – 30 years tour 2014 – last show Ballerup Super Arena Copenhagen, Denmark
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Best of 2014 – JP
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Best of 2014 – Celtic Bob
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Best of 2014 – Marko Syrjälä
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Best of 2014 – Robert Williams
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Best of 2014 – Waspman
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Best of 2014 – Jarod Lawley
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Best of 2014 – Jo Blackened
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Best of 2014 – Brat
Best of 2014 – Brat 1. Ancient Bards – A New Dawn Ending A perfect example of how to do female-fronted symphonic power metal. Strength, melody, speed and colour. A must have album for every lover of this genre. Second year in a row my top pick is a female-front…
Best of 2014 – Hellias Papadopoulos
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ACCEPT Parts Ways With Guitarist HERMAN FRANK AND Drummer STEFAN SCHWARZMANN
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