Conquering Dystopia — Jeff Loomis and Keith Merrow — Premiere "Autarch" Play-Through Video

Conquering Dystopia, the new project featuring Schecter signature artists Jeff Loomis and Keith Merrow, released their self-titled debut album earlier this year.

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