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In 2007 the duo released their debut EP. The EP was supported by a music video for "Kill for Peace (And Peace Will Die)". The
Belgian press was unanimously enthusiastic and this resulted in many club-gigs. During the summer of 2007 the band played at the big open-air festivals Dour and Pukkelpop.
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