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Nov 17, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day November 17 1986 – Darkness Descends by Dark Angel Was Released.

On this day November 17 1986, Dark Angel released Darkness Descends, one of the most intense and influential thrash metal albums of the decade. Known for its relentless speed, technical precision, and raw aggression, the album pushed the boundaries of heavy music and helped define the extreme thrash sound that emerged in the mid 80s.

Darkness Descends showcased the band’s powerful musicianship, driven by...

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