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Animals As Leaders

•Washington D.C.
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Animals as Leaders is an American instrumental progressive metal band formed in Washington D.C. in 2007 by guitarist Tosin Abasi. The current lineup includes Abasi, guitarist Javier Reyes, and drummer Matt Garstka. Known for their technical proficiency and genre-defying sound, they have released several albums, including their self-titled debut in 2009 and 'Parrhesia' in 2022.

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