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Drummer John Tempesta Parts Ways with The Cult After 20 Years

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Drummer John Tempesta has parted ways with The Cult after 20 years with the legendary rock band. Tempesta — who has also been a member of White Zombie, Testament, and Exodus — joined The…

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