Best Melodic Death Metal Podcasts (2024)

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Bass Ackwards - Episode July 19, 2024

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Playlist: leathers - mary Renonce - le moniteur R.Y.F. - violent hopes M Wagner - rome generator Annie-Claude Deschênes - les manieres de table Griza Nokto - maisumentreoutrosbipedes JHNN - afrofuturism Vanden Cool - mind tour mortiis - demons are back god of hell - total war eisfabrik - lost in endless ice plastic noise experience - chapter six Su…

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Bass Ackwards - Episode July 12, 2024

11d ago

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Bass Ackwards - Episode June 28, 2024

26d ago

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Bass Ackwards - Episode June 14, 2024

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Episode 26: Interview with Lunar Chamber 58:56

12M ago58:56

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Invisible Oranges editors Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel met up with the members of Lunar Chamber - "They, Who May Not Be Perceived," "Timeworn Nexus," and "Æther Lotus" - to talk about their debut EP "Shambhallic Vibrations" and their esoteric - and the word absolutely applies here - approach to death metal.…

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Episode 25: Khanate Discusses ”To Be Cruel,” Their First Album in 14 Years 48:54

1y ago48:54

48:54

Invisible Oranges editors Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel, joined by An Evening Redness's Brandon Elkins, sat down with Khanate members Alan Dubin and James Plotkin to talk through the band's surprise-released newest album. We talked about how Khanate crafts their torturous, long-form extreme music and what led to the band's resurrection.…

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Episode 24: Tenhi’s ”Valkama” and the Passage of Time 1:37:01

1y ago1:37:01

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Invisible Oranges editors Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel, joined by Musk Ox's Nathanael Larochette, talk to Tenhi members Tyko and Ilmari about the intricacies of the creative process, the inner workings of Tenhi's discography, and why it took over ten years for this Finnish band to release the followup to 2011's Saivo.…

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Episode 23: Dungeon Synth and Sportswave with Vaelastrasz’s Min Naing 1:25:13

1y ago1:25:13

1:25:13

Invisible Oranges editors Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel, joined by columnist and dungeon synth encyclopedia Kaptain Jonathan Carbon, interview dungeon synth artist Vaelastrasz, who discussed creating sportswave, the dungeon synth community, comfy synth, and more.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 22: Nu-Metal and Neocrust with Memorrhage’s Garry Brents 1:24:59

1y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

Invisible Oranges editors Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel, joined by the intrepid Justin Taylor, interview prolific multi-instrumentalist and creative force Garry Brents, whose upcoming Memorrhage album is bound to redefine the nu-metal revival. Beyond that, we discuss Brents' extensive back catalog, ranging from Cara Neir's digital hardcore to SAL's p…

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Episode 21: Majesties Talks ”Vast Reaches Unclaimed” and Melodic Death Metal 1:19:26

1y ago1:19:26

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Invisible Oranges editors Jon and Ted, joined by Ben Smasher, talk with Majesties about their recent album "Vast Reaches Unclaimed." The band, comprised of Carl Skildum and Matthew Kirkwold (both of Antiverse and Inexorum) and Tanner Anderson (Celestial, Obsequiae), plus new drummer John Kerr, are keenly interested in melodic death metal's earliest…

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Episode 20: Further Into the ”Black Medium Current” with Dødheimsgard’s Vicotnik 1:33:27

1+ y ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Enlisting Doldrum and Erraunt multi-instrumentalist Oneiric (aka Ben D.) and our friend Ben Smasher, Invisible Oranges spoke with the sole remaining founding member of Dødheimsgard, Vicotnik–also of Ved Buens Ende and Dold Vorde Ens Navn. We discussed their upcoming record "Black Medium Current," which represents yet another leap forward for the ad…

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Episode 19: Are You Cosmic? Blood Incantation Talks New Record ”Timewave Zero” 39:59

2+ y ago39:59

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Writers Jon Rosenthal and Brandon Corsair sat down with Blood Incantation members Jeff Barrett, Isaac Faulk, and Paul Riedl to discuss the band's new album "Timewave Zero," which sees them eschewing death metal entirely in favor of a cinematic ambient, synth-driven release. To Blood Incantation, though, it all falls under the greater banner of 'cos…

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Episode 18: Discussing ”Of Stone, Wind, and Pillor” with Agalloch 44:01

2+ y ago44:01

44:01

Editor Jon Rosenthal sat down with John Haughm, Don Anderson, and Jason William Walton to discuss Agalloch's first EP, "Of Stone, Wind, and Pillor." Released shortly before "The Mantle," but including some very early Agalloch material (plus a Sol Invictus cover), it illustrates the early beginnings of the band and their influences, which is what we…

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Episode 17: Heavy Metal and Movies 1:22:01

3y ago1:22:01

1:22:01

Writers Jon Rosenthal, Joe Aprill, Brandon Corsair, and Ted Nubel are joined by ex-editor-in-chief Andrew Rothmund, returning to the podcast to participate in a lengthy exploration of how the spheres of cinema and heavy metal interact.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 16: A Year Without Live Music 1:04:05

3y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Live shows are on their way back, in some way or another, but it's been a long time since they left. Joe April, Langdon Hickman, Brandon Corsair, and Ted Nubel talk about the bumpy road back, our experiences during the pandemic, our thoughts on livestreams, and more.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 15: An Interview with Babybeard 56:54

3y ago56:54

56:54

Editors Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel sat down to talk with Japanese pop-metal group Babybeard, the newest project from the charismatic Ladybeard (Deadlift Lolita, Ladybaby), discussing the group's upcoming singles, how COVID-era Japan is handling live music, and the unusual/polarizing appeal of "kawaii metal". Not an ordinary episode, to be sure, bu…

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Episode 14: Decibel's Albert Mudrian Reflects On 200 Issues of Monthly Metal 1:19:04

3+ y ago1:19:04

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Writers Jon Rosenthal, Langdon Hickman, and Joe Aprill talked to Decibel editor-in-chief Albert Mudrian about the upcoming 200th issue (in June 2021) and the livestream event (set for April 30th) to commemorate it, also looking back at the magazine's past and some notable moments.By Invisible Oranges

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Bonus Episode 1: Estuarine on the Life Metallic, an Interview in the Independent Scene 58:52

3+ y ago58:52

58:52

Andrew Rothmund talks to death/grind/experimental act Estuarine's mastermind, Hydrus, about being an independent musician in 2021, as well as his new EP "Nyarlathotep."By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 13: Remembering L-G Petrov and Entombed's Legacy 1:10:33

3+ y ago1:10:33

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Writers Joe Aprill, Langdon Hickman, Ted Nubel, and Brandon Corsair (who makes his podcast debut on this episode!) assembled over the weekend to talk about monumental Entombed frontman Lars Göran Petrov, who passed away earlier in March. We discuss his work, plus how Entombed impacted death metal.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 12: Interview with Thomas Eriksen of Mork 1:03:42

3+ y ago1:03:42

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Joe Aprill sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Mork's Thomas Eriksen, talking about the band's upcoming album "Katedralen," the band's history, Thomas's podcast, and much more.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 11: Discussing Metal Subgenres Calmly, Rationally, and Reasonably 59:09

3+ y ago59:09

59:09

Writers Jon Rosenthal, Andrew Rothmund, Langdon Hickman, Joe Aprill, and Ted Nubel discuss heavy metal subgenres, ranging from how post-black metal is a weird term, why people call Bolt Thrower "war metal," and what really defines a sub genre. Frankly, there was a lot less yelling than we expected -- sorry to disappoint.…

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Episode 10: Heavy Metal Drummers 1:01:58

3+ y ago1:01:58

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Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, Langdon Hickman, and Ted Nubel talk about heavy metal drummers -- discussing what makes the greats so amazing and some notable highlights of the scene that left lasting imprints on us.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 9: Discussing Album Art + A Metallica Deep-Dive 1:18:59

3+ y ago1:18:59

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Writers Andrew Rothmund, Langdon Hickman, Joe Aprill, and Ted Nubel talk about how album art shapes our experience with music and the different approaches taken by various forms of metal. Then, we dive into a discussion on Metallica -- past, present, and future.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 8: Looking Forward to 2021 1:00:37

3+ y ago1:00:37

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Writers Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, Langdon Hickman, and Ted Nubel discuss upcoming 2021 releases and events they're looking forward to.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 7: Discussing The Best Albums of 2020 1:19:29

3+ y ago1:19:29

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As the year ends, so do the year-end lists begin. Writers Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, and Langdon Hickman discuss the year's unique circumstances and go through a few of their front-runners -- including Sweven, Cirith Ungol, and more.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 6: Year-End Reflection - Revamping the Invisible Oranges Twitter 1:05:00

3+ y ago1:05:00

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In 2020, we made a change to how we used our Twitter platform -- namely, instead of just linking to content, we started engaging with listeners, both through humor and increased interaction. Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, and Langdon Hickman discuss the changes and the impetus for them, plus general reflections on comedy to kick things off. P.S.: Fol…

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Episode 5: Ripped to Shreds' Andrew Lee on Everything Death Metal 1:14:40

3+ y ago1:14:40

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Writers Andrew Rothmund, Jon Rosenthal, and Langdon Hickman speak with Andrew Lee, mastermind of death metal act Ripped to Shreds, anime goregrind project Houkago Grind Time, and much more about all things death metal: from the modern impact of local scenes to whether or not Opeth is good.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 4: Judas Priest Deep Dive 1:11:23

3+ y ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Writers Joe Aprill and Langdon Hickman discuss all things Judas Priest: the early records, the revolutionary Painkiller (which turned 30 this year), and the band's recent work.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 3: Remembering Power Trip's Riley Gale & The Merit of Album Reviews 44:49

4y ago44:49

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Invisible Oranges writers Andrew Rothmund, Langdon Hickman, and Joe Aprill reflect on Power Trip frontman Riley Gale's passing, then discuss album reviews -- who reads them, and are they worthwhile?By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 2: Metal in the Time of Coronavirus & Favorite 2020 Albums So Far 1:02:32

4y ago1:02:32

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Writers Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, and Ted Nubel commiserate on being heavy metal fans in a global lockdown and discuss their favorite albums of 2020 so far, including Cirith Ungol - Forever Black, Huntsmen - Mandala of Fear, and more.By Invisible Oranges

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Episode 1: Getting into Metal, Classic Documentaries & Interview with Scott Carlson (Repulsion) 2:35:56

4y ago2:35:56

2:35:56

Invisible Oranges writers Andrew Rothmund, Langdon Hickman, and Joe Aprill discuss their heavy metal "origin stories," then talk about seminal documentaries that changed the way they understand heavy metal. This double-length episode also features an interview with Scott Carlson, founding member of Repulsion with a host of other credits to his name…

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Vol.39 - Metal strikes back! 53:57

4+ y ago53:57

53:57

Metal in Zeiten der Corona. Wir vertreiben euch die Zeit mit 8 schwermetallischen Underground Krachern! - Battlesword (battlesword.de) - Blodtåke (blodtake.de) - Dissorted (dissorted.de) - Praise The Plague (praisetheplague.com) - Podcast Tipps (Ovtcast, El Ojo De La Bruja ) - Divide (fb.com/dividemetal) - Steamgenerator (steamgenerator.bandcamp.co…

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Vol.38 - Metal around the world: Argentina! 56:23

4+ y ago56:23

56:23

By Eternity Magazin

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Vol.37 - Metal around the world: Thailand! 38:33

5+ y ago38:33

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By Eternity Magazin

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Vol.36 - All Metals Eve! 38:20

5+ y ago38:20

38:20

By Eternity Magazin

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MOM#151 Batalha de Bandas - França 7x1 Marrocos 2:00:00

5+ y ago2:00:00

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Podcast especial sobre a Copa do Mundo de Futebol na Rússia, e na qual a França foi a grande campeã. Destaque para as 7 bandas que representaram a seleção Francesa durante o torneio: Treponem Pal, Seyminhol, Nightmare, Lonewolf, Disconnected, Psykup e Chabtan. Também em destaque o grupo vencedor do voto popular durante a Batalha de Bandas, o repres…

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Vol.35 - It's metal time! 46:20

6+ y ago46:20

46:20

By Eternity Magazin

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MOM#150 TOP30 2017 2:08:47

6+ y ago2:08:47

2:08:47

Nesta playlist destaco músicas dos 30 melhores álbuns de 2017. Bandas em destaque por ordem de execução: Black Country Communion, Deep Purple, Gotthard, One Desire, Steven Wilson, Grave Pleasures, Headcharger, Artificial Language, Caligula’s Horse, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Vuur, Need, Ghost Season, Galactic Empire, Marty Friedaman, Diablo …

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MOM#149 Atlas do Rock - Especial Portugal 2:00:00

6+ y ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Último programa da série Atlas do Rock com música e depoimentos das bandas Lonthra, Earth Electric, Hourswill, Shutter Down, Terror Empire e Heavenwood. Na segunda hora, co-apresentação de Manuel Joaquim do Eclipse Metálico de Portugal, com um resumo de entrevistas com as bandas Ibéria, H.O.S.T., Lyzzard, Sacred Sin, Grog e Cavemaster.…

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MOM148 Atla do Rock - Especial Zelândia 2:00:04

7y ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Especial dedicado ao continente Zelândia! Música e entrevistas exclusivas com músicos integrantes de bandas emergentes do cenário rock/metal neozelandês: Devilskin, The World Will Burn, Hunt the Witch, Suede Arcade, Just One Fix, Deathnir, Ignite The Helix e Enter the Soil.By Gustavo Scafuro

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Vol.34 - hell awaits! 33:26

7y ago33:26

33:26

By Eternity Magazin

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MOM#147 Atlas do Rock - Especial África 2:00:04

7y ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Regresso do Atlas do Rock com um super especial sobre o cenário rock/metal do continente Africano, trazendo depoimentos inéditos de músicos das bandas Juggernaught, Riddlebreak, Psordid, Kings of Improg, Megalodon, Dividing the Element, Arka'n, Dor Fantasma e Soradra. Para além da playlist com os últimos lançamentos das bandas convidadas, o program…

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MOM#146 Especial Pure Steel Records 2:00:04

7y ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Especial sobre o selo Alemão Pure Steel Records com entrevistas aos grupos Custard, Hellish War e Heaven's Guardian. A playlist está recheada de bandas do catálogo da editora, tais como Vatican, Wretch, Sunless Sky, Ancestral, Attick Demons, Iron Curtain, SoulHealer, Distant Past, Rizon, Sarasin, Black Hawk, TormentoR e Ravager.…

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MOM#145 Atlas do Rock - Especial França 2:26:46

7y ago2:26:46

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Regresso do Atlas do Rock com um super especial dedicado a França! O programa apresenta 10 bandas emergentes do cenário Rock/Metal Francês, selecionadas e apresentadas por Gustavo Scafuro e Edilson Pichiliani. Participações especiais de músicos integrantes das seguintes bandas por ordem de apresentação: HEADCHARGER (Heavy Rock), SMOKEHEAD (Hard Roc…

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MOM#144 Atlas do Rock - Especial Grécia 2:00:04

7y ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Regresso do Atlas do Rock em 2017 com um super especial sobre a Grécia, trazendo música recente e entrevistas de 7 bandas locais: Hidden in the Basement, Ghost Season, Need, Marauder, InnerWish, Wardrum e Caelestia.By Gustavo Scafuro

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Vol.33 - back in metal! 43:23

7+ y ago43:23

43:23

By Eternity Magazin

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MOM#143 Random 2016 Parte 6/6 2:00:01

7+ y ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Nesta última edição do podcast destacamos grupos do universo mais negro e extremo do heavy metal com edições em 2016 ainda inéditas em nossa programação. Vamos recapitular os episódios especial do Atlas do Eock, e aproveitar para descobrir algumas bandas que ficaram de fora. Bandas da playlist por ordem de apresentação: Tengger Cavalry, Melancholy,…

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MOM#142 Random 2016 Parte 5/6 - Instrumental 2:00:04

7+ y ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Nesta penúltima edição do podcast destacamos projetos e bandas com repertório instrumental, todos com lançamentos em 2016 ainda inéditos em nossa programação: Animals as Leaders, Buckethead, Archiator, Andy Timmons Band, Nick Johnston, Unbeing, Anima Tempo, Adan Bonilla Morales, New Keepers Of The Water Towers, Erik Ekholm, The Cloud Algorithm, Sit…

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MOM#141 Random 2016 Parte 4/6 2:00:04

7+ y ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Nesta ante-penúltima edição do podcast destaco 30 bandas dentro do hard'n'heavy melódico com músicas lançadas em 2016 ainda inéditas em nossa programação. Bandas da Playlist por ordem de apresentação: Jackyl, Madysin, Rival Sons, Mitch Malloy, 3 Doors Down, Tyketto, Chaotic Order, Michael Sweet, Apollo, Sorizon, Sons of Icarus, RavenEye, Voodoo Dia…

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MOM#140 Random 2016 - Parte 3/6 2:00:04

7+ y ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Para a edição número 140 do podcast selecionei bandas da Finlândia, que ficaram de fora do nosso especial Atlas do Rock, bem como bandas do Brasil que ficaram de fora dos especiais nacionais deste ano. Ao todo são 24 músicas de álbuns hard'n'heavy lançados em 2016 e em destaque pela primeira vez em nossa programação. Bandas da Playlist por ordem de…

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