Relative Blogs: May 2010

The Horns Up Chronicles

Welcome to The Horns Up Chronicles, you are about to become part of history. On this section you will find all the chronicles behind Horns Up Rocks. We will feature exclusive interviews with artists and other media personalities. We ask the questions that you would, they answer whatever they want and they don't need to sensor themselves!

No holds barred, here are The Horns Up Chronicles. ENJOY! \m/

Recently we had the chance to chat with Alex Skolnick of Testament and the Alex Skolnick Trio, about Ronnie James Dio and his contributions to Heavy Music. We also discussed Alex's tremendous career, his musical influences and how it all started for him. Enjoy.

We had a chance to talk to Jose Mangin from Sirius XM Liquid Metal about Ronnie James Dio's last interview, in which Corey Taylor from Slipknot and Stone Sour was part of. This interview will go down in history and Jose tells us a "behind the scenes" story of his goodbye to Dio. Check it out!

On Saturday May 22nd 2010, we had a chance to talk to Revolver's Editor in Chief Brandon Geist and to Revolver's Creative Director Josh Bernstein, about the award show, about the state of Heavy Music today, about Revolver Magazine, and also about the great Ronnie James Dio. Here is what went down:

This is the first installment of the Horns Up Rocks Eye Blog, dedicated to Paul Gray (RIP)and all the rockers who have left us behind.

Here is the second installment of the Horns Up Rocks Eye Video Blog. Lots of updates that you don't want to miss out! \m/

The Horns Up Rocks crew headed over to Richard Christy's birthday bash and ran into one of the ambassadors of Heavy Metal: Jose Mangin from Sirius XM Liquid Metal, MTV's Headbangers Ball & Latination!

We want to thank Jose for his support and dedication to this music we all love! This might be the best interview thus far, you be the judges!

WATCH IT RIGHT NOW!

RADIO, TV & METAL!

DIMEBAG & PANTERA!

LATINATION TV & DESI SANCHEZ

METAL & SATELLITE RADIO

Here is an exclusive interview with Karl Buechner (singer from Earth Crisis) and as you will see, the man is more genuine than a 20 K diamond. Here is what went down, along with some live footage caught by the Horns Up Rocks Eye! Enjoy!

Earth Crisis - All Out War in New York (PLUS Pt1 of interview with Karl Buechner)

Earth Crisis - So Others Live in New York (PLUS Pt2 of interview with Karl Buechner)

Earth Crisis - Gomorrah's Season Ends in New York (PLUS Pt3 of interview with Karl Buechner)

DUFF's presents: A Night of TRUE METAL @ Public Assembly!

The legendary Heavy Metal Mecca Duff' Brooklyn, will be hosting a show that is not to be missed by anyone who considers themselves a fan of this awesome music! The event will feature Australian Black Metal Gods "Nazxul", Boston's Bubonic Black Death Masters "Witch Tomb" and Brooklyn's own Devotees Of Darkness "Mutilation Rites".

This will all take place at Public Assembly in Brooklyn, here are the details:

Public Assembly: 70 North Six Street (L Train to Bedford Avenue)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
7 PM SHARP! ONLY $15! \m/

Related links:
Duff's Brooklyn Official Site
Duff's Brooklyn on MySpace
Public Assembly Official Site

Golden Gods Screening Fiesta 2010

On Saturday May 22 2010, Revolver Magazine and Tones of Death brought together hundreds of Metaleros to Fontana's Bar, for the premiere of the second edition of the Epiphone Revolver Golden God Awards. The night also featured a live set by Virginia's Thrash Metal masters Municipal Waste, who were joined by Attake and Ramming Speed, for a vulgar display of Metal. Nights like this one proof that Heavy Music is alive and well!

Speaking of nights that proof how strong Heavy Music is at present time, on April 8 of this year, Revolver Magazine pulled out the black carpet "literally" and welcomed all of Heavy Music's 666 list to the second edition of the Revolver Golden God Awards. That night definitely made Lucifer very proud, as Ozzy, Rob Halford, Lemmy Kilmister, Slash, Dave Grohl, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Corey Taylor and many other rock-stars paraded into the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The appearance that will go down in history though, is the one from the late Ronnie James Dio (R.I.P.). As we all know Dio lost his battle with cancer recently, and the Revolver Golden Gods marked his last public appearance. That night Ronnie James Dio was honored with the Liquid Metal Golden God Award for best vocalist.

We had a chance to talk to Revolver's Editor in Chief Brandon Geist and to Revolver's Creative Director Josh Bernstein, about the award show, the state of Heavy Music, the magazine and also about the great Ronnie James Dio. Here is what went down:

The full list of winners and presenters for the 2010 Revolver Golden Gods Awards is as follows:

\m/ Metal Blade Golden God Award: Rob Halford (presented by Ozzy Osbourne)

\m/ Epiphone Best Guitarist Award: Zakk Wylde (presented by Kerry King of Slayer)

\m/ Ferret Music Best Underground Band Award: Dillinger Escape Plan (presented by Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie)

\m/ Liquid Metal Best Vocalist Award: Ronnie James Dio (presented by Jerry Cantrell and Mike Inez of Alice in Chains)

\m/ Samson/Zoom Best Live Band Award: Metallica (presented by Scott Ian of Anthrax and Allison Robertson of the Donnas)

\m/ Guitar World Comeback of the Year Award: Alice in Chains (presented by Phil Bozeman, Ben Savage, and Alex Wade of Whitechapel)

\m/ Roadrunner Records Honorary Headbanger Award: Robert Englund (presented by Kat Von D and Jim Rota and Emily Burton of Fireball Ministry)

\m/ Just Cause 2 Hottest Chick in Metal Award: Maria Brink of In This Moment (presented by Marta of Bleeding Through and Corey Parks of Nashville Pussy and Chelsea Girls)

\m/ Drum Workshop Best Drummer Award: Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan of Avenged Sevenfold, accepted by his family (presented by Vinnie Paul of HELLYEAH and Pantera and Joey Jordison of Slipknot, Murderdolls and Rob Zombie)

\m/ Splatterhouse Lifetime Achievement Award: Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead (presented by Dave Grohl)

\m/ BallHype Most Metal Athlete Award: Marc Colombo, Leonard Davis, and Corey Procter of the Dallas Cowboys and the band Free Reign (presented by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth)

\m/ Harley-Davidson Album of the Year Award: Alice in Chains (presented by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson of VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show”)

We have a lot more content coming your way over this Memorial Day holiday weekend, so make sure you stay tuned.

CREDITS:
Interviews: Jo Schüftan
Photographers: David Kenedy, Roger Vai, Damien Mitchell Maurer
Videographer: Alex Salcedo
Music: Severed, The Hixon, Killcode and Merauder
Additional graphics: Revolver Magazine & Royal Flush Magazine

Related links:
Revolver Magazine Official Site
Tones of Death Official Site
Royal Flush Magazine Official Site
Severed on MySpace
The Hixon Official Site
Killcode on MySpace
Merauder on MySpace

SLIPKNOT: PAUL GRAY (RIP) PRESS CONFERENCE

This press conference is absolutely heart breaking. Horns Up Rocks is inspired by bands like Slipknot, because of the originality, honesty and kindness they inspire. In this hard times, our thoughts are with Paul's wife Brenna and the entire Slipknot family.

Only the good die young! RIP Paul Dedrick Gray, we love you and you will ALWAYS be remembered by all your fans worldwide! \m/

The Horns Up Rocks Eye Blog - DOS

Here is the second installment of the Horns Up Rocks Eye Video Blog. Lots of updates that you don't want to miss out! \m/

This is the first installment of the Horns Up Rocks Eye Blog, dedicated to Paul Gray (RIP)and all the rockers who have left us behind.

TRIBUTE to Paul Dedrick Gray (#2): 4/8/1972 - 5/24/2010

The Heavy Metal community is in shock, after hearing about the death of Paul Gray from Slipknot. I honestly don't see Slipknot continuing without Paul, simply because what makes Slipknot so special, is the contribution of each and every single band member. Regardless, of what happens with Slipknot, our thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family and the entire Slipknot camp. So crank up some Slipknot and lose your mind! \m/

Here is a compilation of the best of Paul Gray (RIP):

OFFICIAL tribute from Slipknot to Paul Gray (1972 - 2010)

Slipknot Debut Ozzfest Performance 1999 (RAW AND UNCUT)

SLIPKNOT GRAMMY EXPERIENCE (Paul Gray talking about the significance of a Grammy)

Paul Gray Interview Unmasked

#2 Paul Gray video tribute (4/8/1972 - 5/24/2010)

Slipknot - Paul Gray Behind The Player - Duality Lesson [Part 1]

Slipknot - Paul Gray Behind The Player - Duality Lesson [Part 2]

Slipknot - Paul Grey #2 Mask

Slipknot - Paul Gray Behind The Player - Surfacing - Jam with Roy Mayorga

Slipknot - Duality ( Ozzfest 2005 ) @ San Bernadino (Raw and Uncompromised)

Slipknot - Spit it Out! LIVE @ DOWNLOAD 2009!

SlipKnoT - Duality ＆ (SIC) (Live at LOUD PARK 08)

#2 Paul Gray Unmasked Photos

#2 Paul Gray lighting his Xmas tree on FIRE! (DO NOT ATTEMPT!)

THIS IS DEDICATED TO PAUL GREY! RIP!!! \M/

SLIPKNOT: Original, Unmatched and Dangerous!

It was 1999, and I remember going to a record store in Bonn, Germany, called Mr. Music. This is were I spent most of my allowance during my high school years. My brother Igor and I would go there weekly, since the store clerk (Swen) was always hooking us up with new killer music. In one of those visits Swen pulled out the first Slipknot VHS, which is titled "Welcome To Our Neighborhood". He tells me in a thick German accent: "Joseph, you have to check this out! It will blow your mind away!"

As soon as I got home, I sneaked into my parents room while my mom was running some errands and watched the tape over and over again. I couldn't believe my eyes, not only were this guys scary looking and intriguing. But they sounded like an orchestra from hell. "Welcome To Our Neighborhood" contains footage from their first appearance at Ozzfest, as well as one on one interviews with the band. This was back when Ozzfest was a full-blown tour and it travelled all over the country. In other words, Ozzfest gave Slipknot their big break!

After watching this video every day after school, one day Igor calls me and says: "Joe, Slipknot is playing in Cologne and we have to go!" It was a Friday in the Fall of 1999, and the day we had been so eagerly waiting for, had finally arrived. To be honest, I had a feeling of fear and excitement of what I was about to experience. After strolling through town, we finally arrived at the suburbs of Cologne. We went inside this small club, called "The Kantine". The club was packed and everyone was pumped to see Slipknot!

As soon as the lights were dimmed and the Intro for Sic started, the place erupted! The band members start coming out, one by one. I remember that the stage was too small for 9 insane guys plus all their instruments, to be on that stage at the same time. As a result, the guys kept bumping into each other. This also meant that they kept knocking equipment down, which made the sound horrendous! All this elements only made the band angrier and the fans were feeding from that aggression. As a result, everyone went ape shit during their entire set. I think I lost my mind that night, and never got it back.

After the show we met and hung out with most of the band and they were some of the coolest artists I have ever met. I immediately was hooked to Slipknot's musical power and ever since that day I consider Slipknot one of my favorite bands. I had the chance to catch their first show ever at Madison Square Garden (hopefully not their last), which was also my first time at The Garden, and that performance definitely went on the record books.

The Heavy Metal community is in shock, after hearing about the death of Paul Gray from Slipknot. I honestly don't see Slipknot continuing without Paul, simply because what makes Slipknot so special, is the contribution of each and every single band member. Regardless, of what happens with Slipknot, our thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family and the entire Slipknot camp. So crank up some Slipknot and lose your mind! \m/

THIS IS DEDICATED TO PAUL GREY! RIP!!! \M/

Paul Dedrick Gray (#2): 4/8/1972 - 5/24/2010

It saddens me beyond belief, to inform you all that another one of our Metal brothers has passed away. Paul Dedrick Gray from the Heavy Metal band Slipknot, was found dead today by a hotel worker at 10:50 AM in his in Urbandale hotel room. Paul will always be remembered as one of the most charismatic bass players in Heavy Metal and he leaves behind his wife Brenna, who is pregnant with their first child.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family, and his band members: Sid Wilson, Joey Jordison, Chris Fehn, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson and Corey Taylor.

We will keep you updated accordingly.

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SLAYER: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The most evil band in history, Slayer, will be spreading a little hate on national television tonight! Slayer will be the musical guest on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live". The show airs at 12:05 AM Eastern & Pacific Time and 11:05 PM Central Time.

The mighty Slayer will be performing "World Painted Blood", which is the titled track of their latest album. Additionaly, the band will perform "Hate Worldwide" over the show's closing credits.

This special performance will mark the return of singer Tom Araya, who had to go under knife, due to some major back problems caused by years of headbanging. This will be the second time that Slayer performs live on "Jimmy Kimmel Live".

Tune in tonight to see Slayer destroy TV sets nationwide! Hail satan! \m/

Here is some footage from Slayer's SECOND appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live":

Related links:

Slayer's Official Site
Slayer on MySpace
Slayer on Twitter
Jimmy Kimmel Live

What an idiot!

We didn’t know where to start with this moron, but let’s do it...

First of all, what the hell was he thinking taking a picture naked or walking around naked with such a small penis, big stomach and ugly face? What a moron!

Secondly, what is this douchebag thinking drinking beer when he looks like that? Again... Moron Alert!!

Lastly, what a nightmare it is to be like this guy, he’s got NO penis at all — not an Asian small penis, but NO PENIS at all — I’m guessing if there was an accomplishment for smallest penis in world: he would get it.

National Small Penis Champion Mug for Coffee / Hot Beverage 11 oz. BLACK
National Small Penis Champion Mousepad
Small Penis Alert #2
National Small Penis Champion Adult USA Flag Racing Flame Hat / Cap

Nurses aren't supposed to laugh...

"Of course I won't laugh," said the nurse. "I'm a professional. In over twenty years I've never laughed at a patient."

"Okay then," said the man, as he proceeded to drop his trousers, revealing the tiniest 'man thingy' the nurse had ever seen. Length and width, it couldn't have been bigger than a AAA battery.

Unable to control herself, the nurse started giggling, then fell to the floor laughing. Five minutes later she was able to struggle to her feet and regain her composure.

"I am so sorry," she said. "I don't know what came over me. On my honor as a nurse and a lady, I promise it won't happen again. Now, tell me, what seems to be the problem?"

"It's swollen," the man replied.

The Nurse ran out of the room!

Best Small Penis Sex Techniques: Call-girls' Guide to Amazing Sex

Variety Smaller Condom Variety Pack: 6-Pack of Condoms

Penis Envy: 101 Things To Do If You Think Your Penis Is Too Small

Nice Truck Sorry About Your Small Penis Offroad Bumper Sticker / Decal

NEW SICK OF IT ALL BABY!!!

We often focus on the negative aspects of life, such as the death of our favorite artists. Today, we want to celebrate life and congratulate Lou Koller (Sick Of It All) and his wife, for the birth of their baby girl! HORNS UP to the entire Koller family!

Make sure you don't miss the Sick Of It All CD Release show, June 11th at The Gramercy (Blender Theater)! We spoke with Lou about this show and he said that the band will pick lots of classic tunes and combine them with some of their killer new songs. The record is titled "Based on a True Story", because as I told Lou, Sick Of It All is the True New York Hard Core Story, which was inspired by Agnostic Front.

RELATED LINKS:

Tickets for the SICK OF IT ALL CD Release show
SICK OF IT ALL on MySpace
SICK OF IT ALL official site
SICK OF IT ALL on Twitter

Tribute to RONNIE JAMES DIO!

One thing I find amazing is how all of us METALEROS have the outmost respect for the TRUE legends of rock! And even if we are not necessarily fans of a certain artist, we all come together when one of our METAL legends joins the afterlife. Legends such as Ronnie James Dio, Peter Steele, Dimebag Darrell, Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton and many more. Yesterday, many of the Horns Up throwers posted some amazing videos of many of Ronnie James Dio's classic songs. Here is a compilation of some of those videos:

Stronger Than the Wind: A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio

1983 Ronnie James Dio - "Rainbow In The Dark"

Black Sabbath - "Heaven and Hell"

OZZY Osbourne & Ronnie James DIO DUET!! - "War Pigs"

Ronnie James Dio & Yngwie Malmsteen - "Dream On"

Rainbow - "Man On The Silver Mountain"

Heaven & Hell - "Falling Off The Edge Of The World" - Rockpalast, 2009

Dio - "The Last in Line / Holy Diver" (Live Japan 85)

Dio - "King of Rock n' Roll" Live

Black Sabbath - "Die Young"

Heaven and Hell - Heaven and Hell part 1 Live HD

Heaven and Hell - Heaven and Hell Live part 2 HD

Ronnie James Dio Interview - Cancer Figth in Houston

THE FINAL INTERVIEW - Ronnie James Dio with Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT & STONE SOUR) and Jose Mangin (Sirius XM & MTV Headbangers Ball)

RELATED LINKS:
Official site of Ronnie James Dio
DIO on MySpace
Official Ronnie James Dio Facebook page

Legends of Rocks!

On this section we are going to pay tribute all those rockers who left us behind. Let all of them Rest In Peace and join each other in "God's Tavern"!

PAUL DEDRICK GRAY (#2): April 8, 1972 - May 24, 2010

RONNIE JAMES DIO: July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010

PETER STEELE: January 4, 1962 - April 14, 2010

DIMEBAG DARRELL ABBOTT: August 20, 1966 - December 8, 2004

CLIFF BURTON: February 10, 1962 - September 27, 1986

RANDY RHOADS: December 6, 1956 - March 19, 1982

RONNIE JAMES DIO (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010)

Today is a very sad day in Rock N Roll. Legendary singer Ronnie James Dio has passed away, after battling with stomach cancer. Ronnie will always be remembered as the singer of legendary bands such as: Dio, Black Sabbath (Heaven & hell) and Rainbow. He is also credited as the creator of the "devil horns" that all rockers and fans throw on a daily basis when something rocks!

His wife and manager Wendy Dio made the following statement to Blabbermouth:

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.

Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.

We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us.

Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss.

Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."

Here is one of the last interviews Ronnie James Dio ever did, it took place at the Revolver Golden God Awards this past April where he received the Liquid Metal "Best Vocalist Award."

Here is Ronnie James Dio, receiving the award:

Watch the Revolver Golden God Awards next Saturday May 22 on VH1 Classic!

BREAKING NEWS: CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED confirm their 1st TOUR ever!

It was announced today on Sirius XM's Liquid Metal that CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED will be touring the United States for the first time ever! CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED features Richard Christy (formerly from Death and Iced Earth) from the "Howard Stern show" and Tim "Ripper" Owens, singer of Yngwie Malmsteen and Beyond Fear (formerly of Judas Priest and Iced Earth). Joining them on tour will be comedian extraordinaire Don Jamieson from "That Metal Show"

Here are the details:

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED Tour w/ Don Jamieson

07/01 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
07/02 Detroit, MI Harpo's
07/03 Montreal, QC Les Foufounes Electrique
07/04 Toronto, ON Opera House
07/06 Cleveland, OH Peabody's Down Under
07/07 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel
07/08 New York, NY Gramercy Theater
07/09 West Chester, PA The Note
07/10 Worcester, MA Palladium w/ Dream Theater

RELATED LINKS:
CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED official site
Official site of Richard Christy
Official site of Tim "Ripper" Owens

NEW YORK HARD CORE!

When I think about what brought me to New York, the first thing that comes to my mind is New York Hard Core. Growing up in Colombia in the mid 90's, back when Pablo Escobar and crew controlled the country through acts of violence. I experienced lots of hardship by watching my own country, become the country of fear. I was around 15 years old when I first heard downset, I know downset are from LA but once I was hooked on the Hard Core movement, I started to listen to New York Hard Core through bands like Sick Of It All, Madball, Agnostic Front, Biohazard, Vision of Disorder and a whole bunch of other bands (mostly through mix tapes).

The Hard Core movement soon became an outlet to a lot of us in Colombia, to the point that a lot of Hard Core bands started to emerge in Colombia. One of those bands was Raiz, who are considered one of the top Hard Core bands to ever come from Colombia. Once Hard Core became part of my life I realized that it was not just a genre of music, it was a family unit! I would go to a show and I would always run into the same crew. And even though we didn't know each other personally, we would always talk about Hard Core, the violent times in Colombia, and share a drink or two or three.

In 1997 I came to visit New York City for the first time and one of the first places I visited was the New York Hard Core mecca: CBGB's. As soon as I stepped inside the bar, the old smell of beer, the darkness of the place and the punk rock vibe had me hooked on the New York Hard Core culture. From that moment on I knew I had to live in New York City one day.

In 1999 I went to the Dynamo Open Air festival in Eindhoven, Holland. The three day weekend was packed with killer acts such as Metallica, Fear Factory, Biohazard, Madball and a bunch of other bands. On the last day of the festival at the main stage, the mighty Biohazard became the first New York Hard Core band I ever saw on live. This same day was the first time that I experienced a full blown circle pit. Then is when I knew that Hard Core was going to be part of my life forever.

Fast forward to 2004, when after driving for 6 hours from upstate New York, I finally arrived in New York Hard Core City. Soon after, I started going to Hard Core shows and realized that it was a very eclectic musical style. I also realized that the same fraternity I experienced in Colombia at Hard Core shows, also existed in New York and it was even stronger. By then Hard Core had become a worldwide musical form and bands like Sick Of It All, Agnostic Front, Madball and Biohazard were playing shows all over the world.

Today, when I tell people that I like Hard Core, they look at me funny or try to convince me that Hard Core is dead. All I got to say is that if Hard Core is really dead, then why are all the top New York Hard Core bands still around? Agnostic Front are still crushing, Sick Of It All just released one of the best records of their career, Cro Mags are still going strong, Madball is working on a new record and playing shows constantly and the same goes with Biohazard and a ton of other legendary bands.

I think it often happens that once a person switches from one musical style to another, they try to undermine the previous style they liked and those who keep it real by sticking to their guns and not falling victims of musical trends. All this is fine with me and I respect it, but it clearly means that they don't understand what Hard Core really is. I personally did not start listening to Hard Core so I could become part of a crew, or to act tough. Hard Core became an outlet of aggression and suffering that has played a huge role in my life.

And yes I like Metal, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative Music and various other musical styles. I consider myself an open minded person that listens to a particular musical style because it moves me and not because it is the hot trend to follow. I am way too old for that bullshit! When I started this whole movement called Horns Up Rocks one of my goals was to teach all the narrow minded music fans, that there are plenty of other musical styles that are worth considering and respecting. I also decided to give Hard Core the respect it deserves. Tomorrow, when I am covering the Black N Blue Bowl (Super Bowl of Hard Core) it will all make sense to me. I predict a packed house, with Hard Core fans from all over the country with the same goal in mind: pay homage to all the bands that will be performing and have the time of our lives. Just remember that HARD CORE STILL LIVES!

I had the honor of interviewing both Freddy Madball and Cousin Joe, right by East Village Radio after their weekly "Black N Blue Takeover" radio show and we talked about Hard Core and the upcoming "Black N Blue" Bowl.

You can check it out right here!

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RELATED LINKS:

Black N Blue Productions

New York Hard Core Tattoo

HERE IS THE NEW YORK HARD CORE DOCUMENTARY! Courtesy of Velebit Productions.

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