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Frankie And The Witch Fingers – “Dead Silence” [Video]
Los Angeles psychedelic punk rockers Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared “Dead Silence,” the latest single from their new album Trash Classic (June 6, 2025 // The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway Records). The band has also prepared an announcement that’s sure to thrill fans in London, New York City and Los Angeles –…
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