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Ground Control - The Stranglers

The Stranglers en Ground Control

The Stranglers - Ground Control

Punk is not dead. The Stranglers, legends of the scene, perform at Ground Control, showcasing their 18th album released in September 2021, Dark Matters.

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<p>Punk is not dead. The Stranglers, legends of the scene, perform at Ground Control, showcasing their 18th album released in September 2021, <i>Dark Matters</i>.</p>

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