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Won't Stay Dead

Words: Sarah Jane • February 7, 2024

Won't Stay Dead
Won't Stay Dead

Won’t Stay Dead

SPB: As your recent releases have been called Purgatory and 3 Hits from Purgatory is there going to be a similar theme to your next release and what can we expect?

Won't Stay Dead: You can expect something a little different for the next album. We have finally made it out of purgatory. We can’t say much about the next album other than “prepare for vindication.”

Won't Stay Dead
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