Alissa White-Gluz Quotes

Touring, it's really difficult to actually make a band work, and I think that's why there's so few bands that do work, actually, 'cause there's so much that goes into it.

Alissa White-Gluz The Agonist

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• Touring, it's really difficult to actually make a band work, and I think that's why there's so few bands that do work, actually, 'cause there's so much that goes into it.

  

  Alissa White-Gluz The Agonist
  • Work
  • Band
  • Touring