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Varg becomes Varg2™ on new EP, 'Fuck Varg'

The artist changed his moniker after receiving a cease and desist letter from a metal band

Varg2™, formerly known as Varg, will release 'Fuck Varg' on December 12 via Northern Electronics, the first material he has put out since changing his name.

A metal band previously issued a cease and desist letter to the Swedish artist, forcing him to alter his moniker.

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The digital version of the EP also features a remix of ‘Parasites (Honest Music for Dishonest People)' from Polish techno powerhouse VTSS.

You can pre-order a physical copy of 'Fuck Varg' on Juno now.

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Listen to 'Thirst (Dressed In Nothing But UV Paint And Biodegradable Glitter)' below; you can also check out the live set he performed at Georgia's Mountain Set festival with Anthony Linell under their collaborative Ulwhednar moniker.

[Photo: Nick Hadfield]

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