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ZXZW 2008

Chops

CHOPS (1): US hip hop solo artist and producer from Philly (???? -)
CHOPS (2): UK avant-wonk-pop group from Leeds (2007 -) (1) CHOPS, from the Philly-based group the Mountain Brothers, has become a successful solo artist and producer. His album Virtuosity featured Kanye West, Raekwon, Ras Kass, Talib Kweli, and others. The soundtrack to the movie Dark was entirely by CHOPS. CHOPS's music has been featured on commercials and TV shows. His remixes have been very popular. CHOPS's work on mixtapes is noted, appearing on mixtapes by the Game, Fabolous, and ODB.

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a bear

A Bear are a 3 piece Math/Post-Hardcore band from Manchester formed in February 2008 consisting of Luke Bather, Nathan Rostron and Jake Stubbs. In their first year they managed to gain support slots with bands such as Tubelord, BlakFish and The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster amongst others and following this, released a limited EP in late March 2009 entitled 'Some of our Friends are Animals'. The EP was recorded by a man known only as Ding and Mixed/Mastered by Lloyd Gabriel. It recieved play on several BBC radio shows including Tom Robinson's Introducing.

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Usurper

There are at least two bands called Usurper 1 USURPER formed in1993 and released their first demo in 1994. Since then, USURPER have recorded 5 full length albums, 1 mini album, 1 rarities CD and toured 16 different countries around the world. USURPER'S blend of 80's inspired thrash metal, classic heavy metal anthems, over-the-top chaos and hints of dark, melodic atmosphere have been a trademark of the band since day one. USURPER doesn't preach any political/religious ideologies, or sing about any socially relevant topics.

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Ladycop

Indie rockers Ladycop hail from Brooklyn, delivering a sharp, feisty, assertive brand of music that is as fresh as it is subtle. The rhythms, lyrics and melodies all combine in a fiercely self-reliant sound that catches up listeners in an addictive sweep of musical power. Ladycop is a unique listening experience. Ladycop has shared the stage with Matt Hopper of The Roman Candles and Boston faves Caspian, as well as The Umbrellas and Lola Ray.

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The Devil's Blood

The Devil's Blood (http://thedevilsblood.com) is an occult rock band from the Netherlands formed in 2006. "We will serve you with what can best be described as a Satanic Ritual in which crowd participation becomes pivotal. You will wear our blood, you will taste our hunger, you will devour our spiritual release. Although far above you and unattainable for you in the current stages of your evolution, We, the acolytes of His immortal will, welcome you to join us in a night of violence, substance abuse, love and hate.

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Dirge

There are six bands called Dirge : 1. Dirge is a French band formed in 1994 in Paris, France. From the genre that exploded in the first part of the 90s, the band slowly evolved toward a more atmospheric and progressive form of metal, related to bands such as Neurosis, Isis, and Cult of Luna. The original band members were Marc T. (guitars, programming) and Laurent P. (vocals, programming). In the genre of bands like Godflesh and Pitchshifter, the duo's music was a hybrid of corrosive guitars, robotic hammerings, and scratching samples.

Read more about Dirge on Last.fm.

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