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Review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) by Scott S — 05 Jul 2008

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Fuck politics. All they want to do is play metal.

This review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) was written by Scott S on 05 Jul 2008.

Heavy Metal in Baghdad has generally received very positive reviews.

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