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Phase 2

Ther are 2 bands named PHASE 2 1.)
Phase 2 Are a Comedy Punk Band From Bath.. It is formed by Ed Moffat(Vocals), William Lee(Guitar), Michael Thompson(Guitar), Nathan James(Drums), and Alex Kelly (Bass). They are complete jokers, and they formed only to fill a band spot in bath university's battle of the bands. 2.)
PHASE 2 is the pre-project of the folk band CHANGES, who play a kind of apocalyptic folk, influenced from the sixties til today.

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R.A. the Rugged Man

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Immortal Technique

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Dr. Octagon

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Da Lata

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Read more about Da Lata on Last.fm.

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