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The Big 5: Cradle of Filth's Richard Shaw

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By Shawn HammondOct 08, 2021
Shawn Hammond
Shawn Hammond was PG's editorial director from 2010 till the fall of 2022. You can follow him at @feverloveband.
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The goth-metal pro opens up about the hurdles he faces as a guitar teacher in the YouTube age.

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