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    Buzz “King Buzzo” Osborne, This Machine Kills ArtistsOut now, Ipecac Recordings, ipecac.com. In their 31-year career, the Melvins never played…

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    Various artists, Seattle Noise Vol. 1 (May 20, Good to Die Records, goodtodierecords.com) A collaboration by Good to Die, AVR…

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