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RIAA Gets a Fresh Start in 2009
RIAA Dumps MediaSentry and Starts 2009 with New Tactic for Online Piracy
Gibson’s Dark Fire Release Delayed
All the hype indicated a grand launch for the new Les Paul, including events in Beverly Hills, Nashville, Paris and Mexico City. Then the world was notified that “New Delivery Dates for Dark Fire” were now to be expected.
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