Tools of Destruction | ||||
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Released | April 18, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Power metal | |||
Length | 52:26 | |||
Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
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Tools of Destruction is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's third album.
Year | Chart | Peak position |
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2005 | Finnish albums chart | 18 |
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