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10 Best Comeback Albums in Rock + Metal
Here are the 10 best comeback albums in rock and metal.
We’ve seen it happen all too often; the slow (or sometimes fast) decline of an artist or band that once sat high on the throne of hard rock and heavy metal. Although not every band can overcome their creative or personal struggles, sometimes a line-up change, extended break, or style shift can breathe new life into a band.
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Here are some of rock and metal’s most memorable comebacks; where misfortune transformed into momentum.
The 10 Best Comeback Albums In Rock And Metal
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