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“I don't think it's "true" to sit and play old school heavy metal just so that you can send it to Fenriz or get a pat on the back from the guys you admire and hang out with.”

Quote by Mat McNerney

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Mat McNerney, born in 1978, is of an unknown profession category. Specific details of his life experience and achievements are not available. more

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