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Sleeping Giant has been a dominant force in the hardcore scene for over a decade. Now the band comes to an end. The Antidote speaks with Tommy Green about Sleeping Giant’s unique role in bridging the gap between hard music and worship. love, family, and the strong opinions expressed on the band’s final release, “I Am”.

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