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Noctule's Extinguish Thy Flame is a black metal epic worthy of the big screen
Inspired by the video game that helped Serena Cherry through depression, Noctule sees her spread her wings after the demise of Svalbard
Europe sound renewed and re-energised on Come This Madness
Like Scorpions in their pomp or latter-day Whitesnake before the wheels came off, Europe's 12th album benefits from a punchy veneer and bristles with passion
Judas Priest transport London to the golden age of heavy metal with their biggest hits – and lashings of leather
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Prog rockers Babe Ruth accidentally become dance music pioneers on First Base
Led by guitarist Alan Shacklock and singer Janita Haan, Babe Ruth experimented with blues, hard rock and prog and ended up popular in early hip hop circles
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