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Apollyon is known for his time in Lamented Souls, Cadaver, Immortal \u0026amp; Dodheimsgard \u0026amp; having being Mayhem's guitarist \u0026amp; main writer for a long period, Blasphemer recently launched his new venture into black metal with RUIM as well as playing in Vltimas with former Morbid Angel mainman David Vincent. 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