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- ↑ Christie (2013-04-13), Ian. "Powerviolence: An Extremely Angry 200+ Song Playlist". noisecreep.com. Noise Creep. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Branin, Jeb. "Crossed Out 1990-1993 Review". inmusicwetrust.com. In Music We Trust. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ↑ Chadwick (2000-07-27), Andrew. "Crossed Out Review". ink19.com. Ink 19. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - 1 2 n/a. "An Oral History of Powerviolence". lioncitydiy.blogspot.com. Lion City DIY. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
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