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Empire State Bastard streams new single “The Looming”

Author Flavia Andrade - 25.7.2023

Empire State Bastard, featuring Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) and Mike Vennart (Biffy Clyro, ex-Oceansize) alongside Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, ex-Testament, Mr. Bungle) on drums and live bassist Naomi Macleod (Bitch Falcon), have released their new single “The Looming“. The single is part of their debut album, “Rivers Of Heresy”, out on September 1.

You can check out the new single below:

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