Danny Dodge, who recently captured the public’s attention with ‘Death Metal Friday,’ his brutal answer to Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday,’ released his first album Lucidity today under the project name DDM (Danny Dodge Music.)
Lucidity is available for free for a limited time in full vocal and instrumental form through Guitar Messenger’s Facebook as part of the first Artist Spotlight feature – a series that highlights upcoming artists that Guitar Messenger believes will make an impact on the music world. The album is also available streaming through Danny’s official YouTube page, and for purchase through his Myspace page.

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