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http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/news/sonic-titans-uk-compilation-download-now-available-limited-cd-available-next-month/ http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/news/sonic-titans-uk-compilation-download-now-available-limited-cd-available-next-month/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 10:01:45 +0000 Shaman Lee http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/?p=11956 SONIC TITANS is a compilation of hard rock from some of the UK finest hard rockin’ bands. SONIC TITANS takes you on a journey through an eclectic mix of hard rock styles including heavy blues, a slice of doom, with...
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