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The document provides information on the formation years, members, and notable albums of several metalcore and hard rock bands, including Bullet For My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon, The Devil Wears Prada, Guns N' Roses, Blessthefall, and Escape The Fate. Details given include years formed, hometowns, album titles, and band members.
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