''The Mixtape EP'' is the debut EP of the

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band

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. It was released on 25 March 2014. The mixtape features a

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from

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(Cyhra, ex-

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) on the track "Dressed In Ice". "Thieves" would be released as a lyric video single directed by

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, Cabin Fever Media).

Track listing

Personnel

Band members

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– vocals, lyrics * Christopher Cussell – rhythm and lead guitar * Brandon Johnson – rhythm guitar * Nicholas Ziros – rhythm and lead guitar, bass * Johan Nunez – drums

Additional personnel

– vocals on "Dressed in Ice" * Gustavo Sazes – cover art, design

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mixtape EP 2014 mixtape albums Meridian Dawn albums