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12 STONES Return With First New Music In Six Years, Release Reflective New Single "Golden Child"
After six years of silence...
Jun 10, 2026
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World So Cold · 12 Stones · Lyric Noel · Judge & Jury World So Cold ℗ 2026 Judge and Jury Records Released on: 2026-03-24 Producer: Howard Benson Producer: Neil Sanderson Composer Lyricist: Anthony Paul McCoy Composer Lyricist: Justin Mark Rimer Composer Lyricist: Skidd Mills
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From ‘Bring Me to Life’ to ‘Golden Child’: The Enduring Fire of Paul McCoy
Paul McCoy of 12 Stones joins Press Play Radio Conversations to talk about the legacy of “Bring Me to Life,” the stories behind the band’s biggest songs, surviving 25 years in rock music, and the emotional inspiration fueling his latest release, Golden Child.
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