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Phantomsmasher | |
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| Also known as | Atomsmasher |
| Origin | United States |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Hydra Head Records, Ipecac Recordings |
| Members | James Plotkin DJ Speedranch Dave Witte |
| Website | plotkinworks.com/phantomsmasher |
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