Houkago Grind Time released their new album, Sorry I am Not From Japan. The California-based solo project brings a humorous twist to goregrind music.

Music Intelligence
2026-06-07
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Houkago Grind Time released their new album, Sorry I am Not From Japan. The California-based solo project brings a humorous twist to goregrind music.
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