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The vibe crackled with a raw energy, a tangible buzz that pulsed through the packed hole-in-the-wall. A haze of cigarette smoke hung heavy in the stuffy air, illuminated by strobing lights that cast flickering shadows across the sweat-soaked crowd. On stage, a trio of rebels unleashed their sonic fury. Their instruments were battered and bruised,