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198316 minGdoc-short

Death to Slaves

198316 minGdoc-short

A 16-minute concert video features the Laibach group performing at the 1982 Novi Rock festival, marking the band's early days with its original members.

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Marijan 'Max' Osole

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A 16-minute concert video features the Laibach group performing at the 1982 Novi Rock festival, marking the band's early days with its original members.

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Marijan 'Max' Osoledirector

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Laibach performed at the 1982 Novi Rock festival in Slovenia. The concert marked one of the early appearances of the controversial band. Original members took the stage, presenting their distinct sound and style. The video documents this performance and captures the band's beginnings during a critical moment in music history. The film has a runtime of 16 minutes.

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