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DORO Pesch of Warlock will celebrate the 35th anniversary of her hit album Triumph And Agony with the release of the spectacular live album Triumph And Agony Live. XS ROCK had the chance to sit down and talk about the new album as well as things metal with the reigning “Queen Of Metal”.
Order your copy here: https://doro.merchnow.com/
photo credit: Tammy Greene
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