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Evil Grave were from Malta. They were a going concern between December 1971 and around May 1977. Despite their longevity, they released no records. However, there were ad hoc recording sessions: at the studio of the island nation’s TV company Rediffusion in March 1973 and, at a home studio, in either April or May 1977.
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