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30 мар 2010
PANZERCHRIST Completes Work On New Album
 Danish extreme metallers PANZERCHRIST have issued the following update:
"The recording and mixing of our next album is now complete and we are currently in the process of finding the right label for this release. We have also begun rehearsal sessions with live shows in mind. These will be the first in more than a decade."
One of the new tracks, "For The Iron Cross", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
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30 мар 2010
NEAERA To Enter Studio In June
 German extreme metal outfit NEAERA has issued the following update:
"The songwriting process [for the next NEAERA album] is going fluently; we're focused and very close to wrapping this thing up! We are very confident about the song material; this one is going to be a beast.
"We will enter the studio in June to work on this next record which will be released in the fall of this year via Metal Blade Records. In compliance with the back-to-the-roots approach to this record, we will record the drums at Stage One Studio with the Mr. Myiagi among metal producers, Andy Classen, who already produced our first record, 'The Rising Tide of Oblivion'. Of course, we will also work again with our good friend Alexander Dietz, the self-proclaimed Brad Pitt among metal producers, on this one. The mixing/mastering will be done by none other than Tue Madsen." | 0 | |
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30 мар 2010
THE FUNERAL PYRE Completes Work On New Album
 Los Angeles-based black metal band THE FUNERAL PYRE has completed work on its new album, "Vultures At Dawn", for a late spring release via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2008's "Wounds" was recorded by Adam Campbell at Awkward Studios, mixed by Ryan Butler (LANDMINE MARATHON, MISERY INDEX, PHOBIA) at Arcane Digital and mastered by Dave Shirk (INCANTATION, NILE, TODAY IS THE DAY) of Sonorous Mastering. Artwork for the album is being handled by Justin Barlett, known for his work with bands such as TRAP THEM, INTRONAUT and SUNN0))).
The band commented on the sound of the new record: "On this record we stepped out of our comfort zone and tried to create better songs, never focusing on what style of metal it actually is. Just writing the songs was most important to us."
No strangers to the DIY metal circuit, having multiple U.S. tours under their belt, THE FUNERAL PYRE has a run of dates next week on the West Coast; two with EARLY GRAVES and four with LIGHT THIS CITY on their farewell run. The band also just completed a batch of dates to Texas and back with LANDMINE MARATHON, which included Prosthetic's South By Southwest showcase on March 17 in Austin and a Brooklyn Vegan SXSW day party at Hoek's Death Metal Pizza. | 0 | |
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30 мар 2010
FALCONER To Enter Studio In October
 Guitarist Stefan Weinerhall of the Swedish metal band FALCONERhas issued the following update:
"Still alive and kicking!
"Yet another rare update for all who wonder if we've split up, taken a year off or just forgot the [band's official] website.
"Between jobs, diapers, TV-shows, Friday beers and good ol' apathy we rehearse a song or two. Slowly the new stuff is taking shape but we have no stress, half the new album is written.
"Recording time for the forthcoming album is October.
"Previously I said that it will have a slightly new direction, or rather new approach. Hint No. 2: The Germans will probably like it more than the Americans."
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30 мар 2010
ALICE COOPER: New Album Title Revealed
 Planet Rock reports that legendary rocker Alice Cooper has revealed that he has started work on a brand new studio album — the follow-up to 2008's "Along Came A Spider".
Speaking on his radio show, "Nights With Alice Cooper", Alice said, "(Our new album) hasn't been recorded yet but we've got ten demos done already on it. I think it's gonna be called 'The Night Shift'."
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30 мар 2010
RONNIE JAMES DIO: \'Cancer, I\'ll Kick The Hell Out Of You\'
 Houston, Teas' KIAH-TV (Channel 39) reports that legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) has been going to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas since late last year when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
"Why come to Houston? It's the best hospital, " Dio said as he got ready for a round of chemotherapy on Monday.
"I've been poked and prodded in holes I never had before," Dio said.
Dio, 67, first noticed symptoms after Halloween. He felt chest pain and indigestion that eventually led to the cancer diagnosis. Dio now comes to Houston every two weeks for treatment.
"I'm lucky that I'm a hard person in terms of my beliefs," said Dio.
Dio then has a direct message for the tumor in his stomach: "Cancer, I'll kick the hell out of you."
"Ronnie is a very feisty person, He's taking in in stride. He just wants to get on with his life," wife/manager Wendy Dio said.
Getting on with life means flying in from Los Angeles, five hours of chemotherapy, then flying back home. Sometimes band members, like bass player Geezer Butler, come for support.
Wendy Dio is always with him. The treatment seems to be working, Wendy Dio said the tumor is getting smaller, all of this in a man with a very big voice who expects to go back on tour soon.
"The fans have been incredible, it proves to me that I've done something right with my life," said Dio.
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30 мар 2010
LIMP BIZKIT: New Audio Teasers Available
 LIMP BIZKIT is in the process of recording eighteen new songs for the band's forthcoming album, "Gold Cobra", tentatively due this summer. However, not all the tracks will end up on the finished product, which is expected to feature guest appearances by a host of hip-hop artists, including WU-TANG CLAN rapper Raekwon, Paul Wall and WU-TANG CLAN producer Mathematics.
Several audio teasers of the new LIMP BIZKIT material can be heard in the clips below.
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30 мар 2010
MEGADETH\'s MUSTAINE Says \'Endgame\' Is \'Probably Better\' Than METALLICA\'s \'Death Magnetic\'
 Jarret Keene of the Tucson Weekly recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.
On the renewed power of MEGADETH, which now includes guitarist Chris Broderick (ex-JAG PANZER, NEVERMORE):
"The guy's an unappreciated genius and has taken us to a whole different place. I feel like we're just starting to scratch the surface as far as what this band can accomplish musically, and where we can go."
On the fact that reviews of MEGADETH's new album, "Endgame", have been tremendously favorable, especially compared to the latest reviews of Mustaine's ex-band METALLICA's 2008 release, "Death Magnetic":
"Our record is probably better than theirs. But I'm already looking ahead to what else we can accomplish. I'm not thinking about who we're beating."
On the current "Rust in Peace 20th Anniversary Tour" during which MEGADETH is performing the 1990 album in its entirety:
"It's a moment for us to revisit and appreciate ['Rust']. It's a great work of art; there's no denying it."
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30 мар 2010
Former PUNGENT STENCH Drummer Launches THE TEMPTER
 Drummer Alex Wank (a.k.a. Rector Stench, Mr. Stench, Sex Slave) of the now-defunct Austrian extreme metal band PUNGENT STENCH has formed a brand new musical project called THE TEMPTER. The unsigned group has posted two songs — "Manifestation" and "Elyssa" — on its MySpace page.
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29 мар 2010
PRETTY MAIDS: New Album Details Revealed
 Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS will release their new album, "Pandemonium", on May 14 in Europe and June 8 in the U.S. via Frontiers Records.
"Pandemonium" track listing:
01. Pandemonium
02. I.N.V.U.
03. Little Drops of Heaven
04. One World One Truth
05. Final Day of Innocence
06. Cielo Drive
07. It Comes at Night
08. Old Enough to Know
09. Beautiful Madness
10. Breathless
11. It Comes at Night (remix)*
* Bonus track available first pressing in digipak
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29 мар 2010
KORN Performs New Song In Alaska; Audio Available
 An audio recording of KORN performing a brand new song, "Oildale", on March 26, 2010 in Anchorage, Alaska can be streamed below.
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29 мар 2010
THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL: \'Lords Of War\' Video Released
 "Lords Of War", the new video from Providence, Rhode Island progressive metallic hardcore ragers THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL — who feature in their ranks former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and SEEMLESS frontman Jesse Leach — can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's recently released debut album, "Awaken".
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29 мар 2010
OZZY OSBOURNE: New Album Title Announced
 According to USA Today, Ozzy Osbourne's new song "Let Me Hear You Scream", from his upcoming album, "Scream", will have its world premiere on an episode of "CSI:NY", to air on CBS on April 14 at 10 p.m., ET/PT. In this episode, a death row inmate's (guest Harold Perrineau) final request brings Dr. Hawkes (series regular Hill Harper) to a Pennsylvania prison and to confront a tragic incident that he has kept secret for many years, just as a prison riot erupts and traps Hawkes inside.
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29 мар 2010
KOTTAK Sign With CMM International
 Hollywood, California-based KOTTAK featuring Jimmy Ratchitt, the alter ego of famed SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak, are proud to announce they have signed a record deal with CMM International, with distribution by H'ART/Digital: Zebralution. Kottak's current label, Snug Records, will share in the plan as well.
"After months of shopping and meetings all over the planet, Athena & I decided to go with CMM based on the history of Wolfgang Rott," says James. "He is a seasoned veteran in every aspect of the music biz and is tapped into the current pulse of change in the industry"! " He has an outstanding staff to back him up as well... we are more than excited!"
Wolfgang Rott has led numerous marketing campaigns across Europe for the likes of IRON MAIDEN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and Scorpions. The deal covers Europe and North America and includes physical and all digital products.
The band's forthcoming album, Rock & Roll forever will be released in Europe on May 14th, with North American date yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
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29 мар 2010
MEGADETH Mainman Reveals New Songtitle
 MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Jose Mangin, program director for Sirius XM, on March 18, 2010 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. During chat, Mustaine spoke about a recently recorded MEGADETH song which will be used in an as-yet-undisclosed project later this year. "That was a top-secret track that we haven't been able to announce where it's getting directed to," he said. "It's a song called 'Sudden Death', and appropriately so. And it's a pretty long song — it's not our usual three-to-four-minute length; it's more along the lines of... I think it's about five minutes long.
He continued, "We were approached to do a track for a specific purpose and we delivered it, and they said, 'Can you do more solos?' And I thought, 'Pfft, are you kidding?' That's like asking a guy, 'Do you wanna have some more sex?' So I went back in there and I went, 'Solo, solo, solo.' And I called Chris [Broderick, MEGADETH guitarist] back, and I said, 'C'mon back down here. Let's have some more fun.' And all you could hear was engines revving and brakes screeching out in front of the studio when he got there. You know, that's what we live for — is playing now."
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29 мар 2010
ETERNAL LEGACY Completes Drum Tracks For New Album
 Cleveland, Ohio-based metallers ETERNAL LEGACY have finished laying down the drum tracks for nine new songs for their forthcoming third studio album entitled "Seeking No Peace". Due out this summer on Auburn Records, the CD is being recorded at the band's own Mercinary Studios in Cleveland with ETERNAL LEGACY guitarist/vocalist Jason Vanek handling production duties.
"The drum tracks sound awesome," says guitarist Shaun Vanek. "Steve [Dukuslow] did a great job. They came out very heavy, just the way we wanted them.
"Jason and I made some improvements to the drum room and invested into buying more recording gear for the studio.
"We're very happy with the way things are progressing so far.
"This recording is going so much quicker than the last one.
"We are trying a new approach and finally getting the studio to the level we want it to be at.
"Our goal is to have this album ready in time for our trip to Wacken this summer".
ETERNAL LEGACY will perform at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany.
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29 мар 2010
VANDEN PLAS To Release New Album In June
 German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS will release their new album, "The Seraphic Clockwork", on June 4 via Frontiers Records. The eight-song concept CD was produced by the bandmembers themselves at Bazement Studio with engineer Markus Teske.
The "The Seraphic Clockwork" storyline was written by Andy Kuntz and tells about a journey in time. The protagonist who lives in 16th century Rome comes under the spell of an Old Testament prophecy. He travels back to Jerusalem in the year 33 anno Domini where he must face his God-given destiny.
Commented guitarist Stephan Lill: "I think that my preference for heavier bands shines through more than ever before. Heavy riffs, elaborate keyboard and orchestra arrangements plus catchy hook lines come together in a perfect symbiosis which marks VANDEN PLAS' characteristic style. I feel that we were much more adventurous on 'The Seraphic Clockwork' than ever before."
VANDEN PLAS' last album, "Christ 0", was released in 2006 via InsideOut Music.
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29 мар 2010
POWER QUEST Demoing Three New Songs
 U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST have entered Aubitt Studios in Southampton with Rob Aubrey to begin recording pre-production versions of three new songs — "Rising Anew", "Sacrifice" and "Time to Burn" — for their upcoming album. The band says, "Rich [Smith, drums] did an amazing job and nailed all three songs in a matter of hours! From there [Steve Williams] will be recording keyboards at Symphony studio early next week before we add vocals to the mix the following week!" | 0 | |
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29 мар 2010
DAYLIGHT MISERY: New Song Featuring ROTTING CHRIST Frontman Posted Online
 Greek death metallers DAYLIGHT MISERY will release their debut album, "Depressive Icons", in early April.
A track from the CD entitled "Infinity" — featuring a guest appearance by Sakis Tolis of ROTTING CHRIST — is available for streaming on the DAYLIGHT MISERY MySpace page.
"Depressive Icons" track listing:
01. Intro
02. Meadows Of Desire
03. Depressive Icons
04. Miserablia
05. Infinity
06. Endless Fairytale
07. Stealing Flowers From A Grave
08. Soul Embraced
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29 мар 2010
TARJA TURUNEN Performs With SCORPIONS On German TV
 Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed the song "The Good Die Young" with German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS last night (Saturday, March 27) on Germany's talk show "Wetten, Dass..?". The program also featured an interview with Tarja and SCORPIONS members Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine. Watch the clips below.
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29 мар 2010
GUNS N\' ROSES - Music Manager Sues Axl Rose For Nearly $2 Million
 According to ABC News, GUNS N' ROSES mainman Axl Rose is being sued by a famed music manager who claims the singer owes him nearly $2 million in unpaid commissions.
Front Line Management, which was founded by Irving Azoff, sued Rose in Los Angeles on Thursday for nearly $1.9 million in unpaid fees. The company claims it had an oral agreement with Rose to receive 15 percent of the Guns N' Roses' frontman's commissions.
The lawsuit states the commissions are due on more than $12 million in earnings Rose made for performances abroad.
Attempts to reach Rose's current management were unsuccessful.
Azoff has represented famous musicians such as THE EAGLES and JOE WALSH and is currently the executive chairman of Live Nation Entertainment Inc., which recently merged with Ticketmaster Entertainment.
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29 мар 2010
LYZANXIA To Release \'Locust\' In May
 French metallers LYZANXIA will release their fourth album, "Locust", on May 31 through XIII Bis Records (via Sony Music distribution). The CD was produced by David and Franck Potvin (ONE-WAY MIRROR, PHAZE I) at Déclanché Studio in Switzerland and Dome Studio in France and was mastered by Swedish master Björn Engelmann (RAMMSTEIN, MESHUGGAH, BEHEMOTH). | 0 | |
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29 мар 2010
ENOCHIAN CRESCENT To Release New Album In May
 Finnish black metallers ENOCHIAN CRESCENT will release their new album, "NEF.VI.LIM", in May via Woodcut Records. A free, Internet-only single of the song "Lyijysiipi" (Wings of Lead) was released on March 23.
Founded in 1995, ENOCHIAN CRESCENT celebrate its 15 years of existence with the release of "NEF.VI.LIM". This is the first recording where founding members vocalist Wrath and guitarist-vocalist Viktor, along with longtime drummer Bolton (member since 2001) team up with last year's recruits Tunturituuli (bass) and Vilhelm (guitars).
"NEF.VI.LIM" is a follow-up to "Black Church", an album which was a nominee for the album of the year 2006 category at the Finnish Metal Expo and eventually ended up in the Top 5 after the votes were counted.
According to a press release, ENOCHIAN CRESCENT is a band that has always chosen its own musical and lyrical path without looking around to see what everyone else is doing. "NEF.VI.LIM" carries on with this tradition with songs rich in expression and twisted in execution.
"NEF.VI.LIM" track listing:
01. Lyijysiipi (Wings of Lead)
02. Mato musta maanalainen (Black Wyrm Below)
03. Muisto sorkasta (Memory of a Cloven Hoof)
04. Ystävämme nukkuu (Our Friend Sleepeth)
05. Golgotha
06. Omega Nefilim
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28 мар 2010
EVERGREY: \'Major Changes\' To Be Announced
 Swedish metallers EVERGREY have issued the following update:
"Been a long time since the last update but we are currently extremely deep into the songwriting and recording of the new album which should be released during the fall 2010.
"Do we need to tell you that it sounds good, great, fantastic…? Like always, right? At the same time we are working with a lot of new people to ensure the best possibilities for a successful work for the new album. There will be more news about this soon. But there are some MAJOR changes in the world of EVERGREY, and we are confident it will all be for the better.
"At the moment we are booking a short tour for Europe in May, tour of South America in June and some dates for the USA in connection with that. Festivals on top of that and so far we have a couple we can't go official with until we get the word, so be sure to visit [our web site] to stay on top of where you can catch us soon."
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28 мар 2010
LOUDNESS: \'King Of Pain\' Track Listing Revealed
 Japanese metal veterans LOUDNESS will release a new album, "King Of Pain", in Japan on May 19 via Tokuma Japan Communications. The CD will include a 32-page booklet, a LOUDNESS original pick, and application card (valid only in Japan).
"King Of Pain" track listing:
01. Requiem
02. The King Of Pain
03. Power Of Death
04. Death Machine
05. Doodlebug
06. Rule The World
07. Straight Out Of Our Soul
08. Where Am I Going?
09. Emma
10. Naraka
11. Doctor From Hell
12. Hell Fire
13. #666
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28 мар 2010
ROBERT PLANT And BAND OF JOY Planning New Tour, Album
 LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant has resurrected his pre-ZEPPELIN band BAND OF JOY for a new album and tour. The group, featuring a diverse group of musicians — Patty Griffin, vocals; Darrell Scott, multi instrumentalist/vocals; Byron House, bass/vocals; Marco Giovino, drums and percussion/vocals; including co-producer Buddy Miller, guitar/vocals — will embark on a 12-city North American tour in July, to be followed by further dates in the fall. percussion/vocals; including co-producer Buddy Miller, guitar/vocals —
The album is set for release late summer/early fall on Rounder.
Kicking off in Memphis on July 13 (see full tour schedule below) the tour will feature Plant and the BAND OF JOY — the same musicians who also appear and play on the album.
Says Plant: "It's been a blast working on these new songs…and I'm enjoying such creativity and vitality. It's been a remarkable change of direction for all of us and as a group we all seem to have developed a new groove."
In recent weeks Plant has been in the studio working on the planned release, which will be his first since "Raising Sand", the multi-platinum, six-time-Grammy-winning collaboration with fellow Rounder artist Alison Krauss. Krauss has most recently been recording with her longtime band UNION STATION, and will be touring with them this summer. The pair do not expect to announce a new album or tour in the coming year, though when asked about the collaboration, Plant says, "Oh yes, Alison and I get together quite often…and sometimes we dance." | 0 | |
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28 мар 2010
NECRONOMICON Signs With NAPALM RECORDS
 Quebec's black/death metal trio NECRONOMICON has inked a deal with Austria's Napalm Records. The band's new album, "The Return Of The Witch", is scheduled for a release in early June.
Commented vocalist/guitarist Rob "The Witch": "The band is very happy to finally join forces with the people at Napalm Records. I feel a good vibe in working with the label and am anxious to bring our music to the metal fans around the world.
"Working on this band for so many years makes me appreciate even more when people believe in our talent, and it's encouraging to know that we'll have a solid team behind us. We look forward to new ventures and meeting die hard and new fans alike on the road."
"The Time is Now", the new video from NECRONOMICON, can be viewed below. The clip was shot in 2008 with Benoit Nantel (GHOULUNATICS, URBAN ALIEN, LES ECORCHES) who "did his best to capture the band's atmosphere and power." NECRONOMICON is said to be "really satisfied" with the end result and plans to work with Nantel again in the near future.
"The Time is Now" comes off "The Return Of The Witch", which was mastered with reputed engineer Maor Appelbaum (HALFORD, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, etc).
"The Return Of The Witch" features guest appearances by Arianne Fleury (ex-AUGURY) and Roxanne Constantin (NEGATIVA, QUO VADIS), among others.
The band previously stated that the follow-up to 2003's "The Sacred Medicines" would "probably be the fastest and most brutal" CD the group has released thus far.
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28 мар 2010
THE SORROW To Enter Studio In May
 Austrian metallers THE SORROW will enter Principal Studios (DIE TOTEN HOSEN, IN EXTREMO) in Senden, Germany in early May with producer Toni Meloni to begin recording their third album set for a late fall release via Drakkar Records.
Commented lead guitarist Andi Mäser: "When we recorded [2009's] 'Origin Of The Storm', a lot of things were going on besides the actual work on the album. It came into being under quite some pressure — and I do believe that to some extend the songs reflect that. Now with this one, we are very happy that we took the time to completely focus on the songwriting process and not have anything interfere with that. I know this sounds trite — but we're about to make our best record."
On working with producer Toni Meloni again, singer/guitarist Mätze Schlegel summarizes, "There could not be a better producer for this band. Toni was with us since the very beginning, he's great at anticipating what musical direction we are heading for and he always pushes us to fully realize that on the album."
Before switching into writing mode for the new CD, THE SORROW played an exclusive show at the Event Center in Hohenems, Austria at the end of last year for its home fan base. The complete performance was filmed for online release and the first taste of the footage — "Far Beyond the Days of Grace" — can now be viewed below. Additional clips will be made available soon.
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