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Screaming Females call it a day

Posted by Loren on December 7, 2023

Screaming Females call it a day
photo by Bob Sweeney

Screaming Females have announced the dissolution of the band after 18 years. Earlier this year we caught up with the band pre-FEST 21 to talk about Desire Pathway, their now swan song album, and more.

Here is their statement:

And when we missed their set as FEST 21, we thought, "well, we can see them later."

Never take it for granted, folks.

Screaming Females call it a day
photo by Bob Sweeney

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