Page 117 - Metal Hammer Issue 334 - UK (May 2020)

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TESTAMENT Testament: Chuck Billy
sets his sights on
the future of thrash

EXODUS/DEATH ANGEL

O2 FORUM, LONDON

West Coast thrash titans unleash a triple
dose of delirium

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MATT MILLS

Exodus: Gary Holt
finally returns to base

KEVIN NIXON