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King’s X

Three Sides Of One

InsideOut Music (available now)

9/10

The ultimate alt-rock power trio returns triumphant and back on form after a 14-year hiatus

For many, King’s X are defining rock band of the late 80s/early 90s, after they released their debut,in 1988. Blending power with stunning musicianship, the trio of Doug Pinnick (bass/vocals), Ty Tabor (guitars/vocals) and Jerry Gaskill (drums) are now releasing their 13th studio album after a long drought of new music that has lasted 14 years. With Ty heralding as “the most enjoyable album I’ve ever recorded in my entire life”, there’s

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