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- ↑ "ALDHISSLA". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Moonsorrow". Allmusic . Retrieved 17 March 2010.
- ↑ "The Black Blooded Brides of Satan - Original Score". Bandcamp.com. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ MOONSORROW - Ville talks about Jumalten Aika on YouTube
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