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Blacklist Royals battle cancer, embrace life on a new LP

Blacklist Royals have been through some tough shit in the past few years, including band member Rob Rufus’ battle with cancer. The band’s new record, Die Young With Me, reflects all that struggle. Out June 10 on Krian Music Group/UMG, the record is ragged, raw, and rocking, with tracks like “Out In The Dark” and “26 And Gone” examining the impermanence of life through the eyes of Rob and twin brother Nat Rufus. A.V. Club readers can check out the struggle firsthand below, as the all of Die Young With Me is streaming below in advance of its release.