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Q | Season 6 | Oct 8, 2012 | 29:06

Tenacious D's Jack Black and Kyle Gass in Studio Q

The minds, hands, and voices behind the most awesome band in the history of bands are in Studio Q to speak with Jian about their latest record, "Rize of the Fenix", the glory of the comeback, and discuss their humble beginnings before the formation of the D.

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