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ZEAL & ARDOR

Switzerland’s Luciferian trailblazer sets the West County alight

provide the rebel-rousing ahead of tonight’s main draw. Chaotically blending noise, hardcore and sludge is a fine art, but tonight something is clearly off. The sludge and noise elements capture a potent abysmal vibe, but at times they sound like each member is playing in a separate band. Debbie Gough’s screeches are drowned in an excessive amount of reverb, and the tempest they’ve become renowned for fails to

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