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Music
Metal Hammer's Tracks Of The Week: July 18 2025
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Daron Malakian makes his bonkers, brilliant comeback with Scars On Broadway
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UK grunge lifers delve into mental health matters for album number 10
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“A leopard doesn’t change its spots. There’s going to be certain levels of diva‑ness. It might be nice if there wasn’t, but there is”: Why Yes decided, after some doubts, to make Heaven & Earth
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Say hello to the bright and breezy Gadhouse Brad Retro MKII turntable
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