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Misty mountain peak

September 2026 challenge · entries open

The Dragon Awakens

160 BPME minor2:48Epic power metal
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Download WAV + stems for recording
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    🇵🇱 Marek V. · Guitar
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    🇸🇪 Lena O. · Guitar
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    🇩🇪 Kai M. · Synth
    255
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    Dragonfire Sweep
    🇫🇮 Arwe · Guitar
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    🇫🇷 Inès R. · Violin
    221
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