Review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) by Sean N — 03 Dec 2009

All crust punks should be shipped to Baghdad and then try to start their anarchist ideal bands.

This review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) was written by Sean N on 03 Dec 2009.

Heavy Metal in Baghdad has generally received very positive reviews.

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