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Words: Loren • August 15, 2014

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SPB: Who is your favorite band to see live?

Harley Phillips: Ilsa never fails to impress me, They're of those bands that, if I could, I would go to every one of their shows--which isn't that farfetched of an idea. Also, Repulsion: one of my favorite bands on record and live.

Sebastian Phillips: Carcass killed it night after night, Definitely one of the best bands I've seen live.

Loren • August 15, 2014

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