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 Drakulas release new song

Posted by Loren on October 12, 2016

Drakulas, a new band including members of Riverboat Gamblers and Rise Against, have released "Neon Town" from their soon to release debut album.

After a 7" on Red Scare Industries the band will release Raw War on Dirtnap Records on Nov. 18.

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