Superstars and Satan: Music and the Occult

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Superstars and Satan: Music and the Occult

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Why have rumors of dark arts so often dogged musicians? Have any of the rock stars of yesteryear ever actually believed they contacted the underworld? Join Ben, Noel and Matt as they explore the murky relationship between music and the occult. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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