Chvrches and Old Blood Noise Endeavours join forces for Screen Violence synth / guitar crossover pedal
A modulated reverb pedal with distortion inspired by the sounds of the Scottish band's album of the same name
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View more newsChvrches and Old Blood Noise Endeavours join forces for Screen Violence synth / guitar crossover pedal
A modulated reverb pedal with distortion inspired by the sounds of the Scottish band's album of the same name
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