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    Toshiyuki Hiraoka

    By Don Campau | 27 October 2011

    I think it was in 1985 (or 1984) with Eric LeBihan from French HC scene. Then I went to Europe with my guitar, visiting such friends in 1986.

    Toshiyuki Hiraoka

    Above, a split tape with German band, Kronstadt on the IRRE label. I had the pleasure of recording one song on my CD, “Beyond Fake” with this fine Japanese artist.

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