Vavel the Band
Mar 08 2024
•1h 17m
•Documentary
Vavel was a very successful band in the 1980s Greece. They were one of the first Greek heavy metal bands to release LP and became famous among the scene for the unique set design of their concerts. However, since the formation, their members dreamed of achieving an international career. That dream led them to a train station outside Dusseldorf.
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