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Metal Planet Media Talks To..Antonin Perras-Foisy from Insurrection
Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?
Insurrection is a metal band from Gatineau, Quebec. Formed over 20 years ago (2003), the band is known for their intense and energetic performances. Their sound is a unique twist of groovy death metal mixed with a healthy dose of thrash energy. . The band has released several albums, including “Prologue” (2008), “Fracture” (2010), “Prototype” (2013), and “Extraction” (2017). Their music often addresses social and political themes through bilingual lyrics in both English and French. The band has gained a notable reputation on stage throughout Canada with tours covering coast to coast, including performances at festivals such as Montebello Rockfest, Trois-Rivières Metalfest and Decimate Metalfest.
Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?
We are all around the Gatineau/Ottawa region. The local scene is small, so everybody knows each other. Everyone in the band has played with one another in another band in the past so we already knew each other.
Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?
Misery Index, Testament, Nevermore, Bloodbath, Decapitated. Just some good groovy death metal!
Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?
I always jammed with friends or bands. As soon as I touched my first guitar, my buddy in high school got himself a drum kit and we started a band. Soon after I joined another band and a couple years later, I started jamming with my guys in Insurrection!
What songs or albums are on your current playlist?
I’ve been listening to some cheesy 80’s rock this summer. Whitesnake, H.E.A.T. self-titled and the new Unleash the Archers album were all on repeat for a couple of month.
Do you sing in the shower?
Yes. All the time.
If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?
We played Club Soda a while ago which is a big venue in Montreal. I would definitely love to play there again!
Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?
Abbey Road. I love the Beatles. But who doesn’t?
Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?
My guilty pleasure is Rap. I’ve been listening to Killer Mike’s new album while writing this interview.
If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?
The Beatles featuring Dr Dre
Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?
Ride the Lightning and yes, it’s in a box somewhere in my dad’s attic.
As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?
Just a huge thank you for always showing up and supporting us throughout all the years!
Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!
Website
https://insurrectionmetal.com/
https://facebook.com/insurrectionmetal
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https://twitter.com/InsurrectionCAN
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/insurrectionCAN
https://www.instagram.com/insurrectionmetal
Bandcamp
https://insurrectioncanada.bandcamp.com/
iTunes
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/insurrection/1266049641
We, at Metal Planet Media, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?
Just another big thank you to everyone who’s ever taken the time to support us one way or another!!! Hope to see you all on the road this fall!
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Metal Planet Media Talks To…Lea from Dark Lightning (vocals)
Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?
Lea: In the history of there band there was a lot of coming and going of band members and actually I am the last founding member. You can even hear the development and influences of different people in the songs we have published so far. On Our EP (Self titled “Dark Lightning”) you can hear songs from the very beginning, that were written in the basement of our first drummer and then later recorded in our current rehearsal room and they were a total group effort. The two songs of our Single “Lilith” were mainly written by our former Lead Guitarist. And now begins the new chapter as the project has grown.
Our bass guitarist, Frank had once described the forming and the growth of Dark Lightning as “very organic” and that feels like an extremely fitting description.
As for origin of the band name is not exactly spectacular. Back when we had just formed and roughly outlined what kind of music we had in mind we basically just brain stormed band names that sounded good and roughly fitted into the theme and genre. Back then I was often inspired by the idea that not everything is as it seems and how opposites attract, etc. and one of my former band mates had the idea: Well, what is the opposite of light? Correct – dark. So let’s put these two things together and make it a band name! That is the story of the name Dark Lightning.
Right now our Line-Up is:
Alex – Guitarist and main songwriter, Frank – Bass Guitarist and harsh vocals as well as sound mixer, Marvin – pianist and the sticky something that holds the group together ;), Nepo – Drummer and this bands tech specialist, Mike – Lead Guitarist and fashion expert and finally me, Lea – Clean and harsh vocals, lyrics writer and band-mom
Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?
Lea: Yes, we are roughly from the same area, which is also how we got together. Each of us searched for like minded musicians or a band to join forces with so to speak in the area of Braunschweig. Though two years ago I moved a bit further away, but we make it work.
Who are your favorite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?
Lea: I can’t really put my finger of who or what influenced me in particular. I like a lot of bands from different genres and developed the ambition to unlock all sound possible with my voice and combine them in the music I make. I started out in a choir singing mainly classical, then had one on one singing lessons with various vocal coaches to unlock other styles of clean singing and semi self taught myself screams and growls. Musically I feel inspired by dark and destructive melodies, some more folky, some more classical or even modern, but all that is part of my personal development as a singer. My lyrics probably come from the darker parts of my brain, influenced by how I perceive the world, my feelings and some works of fiction I consume.
Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?
Lea: Yes, I always knew that I wanted to sing. It is my passion. The desire to stand on a stage with a band came later, when I was tired of being just on of many in a choir. So I worked up the courage it takes to stand in the spotlight and founded a band.
What songs or albums are on your current playlist?
Lea: To list all the albums and Songs would take far too long. I have a playlist that consists of over 70 hours of music on Spotify I listen to regularly, so let’s narrow it down to naming some of the artists: Shadow Of Intent, In Flames, System Of A Down, White Chapel, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Stillbirth, Lorna Shore, Linkin Park, League Of Distortion, Eight Lives Down…. I could go on, but I think this will give you a good idea of what I am into at the moment. But please be aware that this covers only one side of my taste in music.
Do you sing in the shower?
Lea: Yes, I like to find resonating frequencies and then form melodies around them. But I only do that when I’m home alone for reasons unknown even to myself.
If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?
Lea: Achievable goals first. The Rockharz Festival in Ballenstedt Germany. I go there almost every year since 2017, it was my first metal festival and it would be just a dream for me to play at a place I have so many great memories of.
And beyond that, honestly I have no idea.
Do you have a favorite album? If so, what is it?
Lea: To keep the answer short: No.
Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?
Lea: Absolutely yes! “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears, “Hooked On A Feeling”, “Langweilig” by Die Ärzte, “Maria (I Like It Loud)” by Scooter. And I am not ashamed to name these.
If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?
Lea: There is just too much to choose from for me. But it would certainly take place on just one stage (at least at a time), so you don’t have to choose between two great artists.
Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?
Lea: I guess gifts don’t count, so I think that might have been “Schwarz In Schwarz” by Subway To Sally in its release year, as I was starting to get into heavier music. And yes I still have the physical CD.
As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?
Lea: Just a big Thank You to all of you for listening to our music and coming to our concerts! We do this because we like making music and want to share what we make with the world, so thank you for just being there.
Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!
Lea: We are on Instagram and Facebook and have a website where you can subscribe to our newsletter as well.
We, at Metal Planet Media, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?
Lea: Thanks for the interview. We appreciate each and everyone who truly supports the metal community.
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Metal Planet Media Talks To..MuRphry of Chain Code
Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?
I(MuRphry) started Chain Code in 2022 as a way of expressing my enjoyment of the progressive rock and science fiction genres. I am the only member of the band, although I am open to that changing in the future if some other weirdos want to come aboard. Synthetic Outcomes, out October 1st of this year(links below), is the debut album. I worked on it, along with the second full length that will see the light of day in 2025, for about a year and a half before I started to concern myself with the art. I didn’t even have a name for the project, but I knew it had to work with the lyrical themes of technology overcoming humanity. While I feel there is much to dislike about Star Wars, I took the name from one of the more reputable ventures in the canon, The Clone Wars/Bad Batch/Mandalorian, because it represents a way of using technology to control and monitor citizens and a great deal of the lyrics on Synthetic Outcomes concern the disastrous conclusions reached through subjugation to technology.
Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?
I wish I had some cool sci-fi answer to give you, about being born in the future and being sent back through time to eradicate machines that were erasing humanity, or being a man’s consciousness trapped inside a robot cop body, but I’m just a nerdy ass progressive rock fan who has called Milwaukee, Wisconsin home for the last 20 some years.
Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?
When I started Chain Code, I started writing with the intention of crossing the career of incredibly underrated Adrian Belew(King Crimson, Solo, Talking Heads, Zappa, etc) with the odd metal stylings of Voivod(Nothingface onward in particular). However, during the writing process, I noticed there were other long-held influences of mine coming through. I’ve always thought East Bay Ray of Dead Kennedys was a unique guitarist, and I definitely see moments of trying to emulate his style. I’ve also always been a big Primus fan and noticed some of that influence creeping in, as well. That being said, I’m a pretty big fan of music in general, so it’s always hard to say what exactly is rolling around in my brain. I’m a big fan of both picking up an instrument and recording the first thing that comes out and meticulously planning songs. I don’t argue with whatever process is working through me during any creative moment.
Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?
I have played multiple instruments since early childhood and I cherish my creativity, but I have a career that is not related to music in the slightest. Music is both sacred and fun to me, but I’m not particularly concerned with whether or not people ‘get’ what I’m doing.
What songs or albums are on your current playlist?
This week I have listened to the following albums
The new Tony Levin single, Bringing It Down to the Bass
The new Jesus Lizard singles a bunch
Melvins-Houdini and Bad Moon Rising(also caught the Buzz/Dunn tour in Madison with JD of the Butthole Surfers opening and it was awesome)
Nile-The Underworld Awaits Us All
Random songs by Tennessee Ernie Ford and Al Hirt
Antipop by Primus
Toxicity by System of a Down
Bedtime for Democracy by Dead Kennedys
Paradise Lost-Medusa
Mudcrutch-I
Soundgarden-Down on the Upside
Jethro Tull-Benefit
StarGazer-Bound by Spells
Frank Zappa-Roxy and Elsewhere and Apostrophe(caught the Zappa Plays Zappa tour in Chicago last week and its as awesome)
and I’ve got Black Death Horizon by Obliteration and The White Death by Fleurety on deck.
Do you sing in the shower?
I feel comfortable singing in two places: 1. My home studio. 2. My home shower(much to my wife’s displeasure). Despite the amount of singing I do in Chain Code, I don’t quite consider myself a singer.
If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?
I would form a live lineup simply to play in the biker bar in Terminator 2. However, I don’t see the possibility of being too faithful to the Chain Code albums in a live environment, as there are simply too many layers. I’m not opposed to trying in the future, but right now my concern is just getting the albums out.
Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?
I have countless favourite albums. Too many to choose from, as I listen to all kinds of metal, prog, rock, oldies, etc. However, as it relates to progressive rock, and the influences of Chain Code, I would say my favourites are
King Crimson(every album)
ELP-Brain Salad Surgery
Genesis-Selling England by the Pound
Mike Oldfield-Ommadawn
Yes-Close to the Edge
Voivod-Killing Technology or, as it relates specifically to Chain Code, Nothingface or The Outer Limits
Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?
Nope. I like what I like, no shame involved. Some of my more prog-minded friends find extreme metal to be too much, and some of my extreme metal friends can’t stand Kate Bush. Whatever.
If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?
King Crimson, with and without Adrian Belew
Voivod
Adrian Belew solo
Steve Hackett
Frank Zappa
Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?
I believe it was either something by Hendrix, possibly even a lame greatest hits or something, or a Sonic Youth CD. However, I’d been buying cassettes for years before that so it’s hard to tell. I think I bought Full Moon Fever by Tom Petty, as my guitar teacher at the time, was teaching my 8-year-old self some of the material.
As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?
Weirdos, put on some headphones, and jam Synthetic Outcomes. The worst thing that could happen is that you hate it, and that’s ok.
Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!
https://chaincode.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/ChainCodeBand
Please like and follow CC on Facebook.
We, at Metal Planet Media, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?
Thank you for your time and exposure. Cheers!
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Metal Planet Media Talks To BornBroken
Michael Decker answering Questions
Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?
Michael Decker – Vocals/Rhythm Guitar and last original founding member
Mike Marino – Bass
Rob Henx- Lead Guitar (Newest Member after recording)
Carlos Ojeda – Drums
The name originated with our first vocalist, while we were searching for a band name back in 2008, he kinda just blurted out the name while we were driving to jam…we immediately knew that was it. We made as one word BORNBROKEN for all online stuff back then.
The history is long as we have had plenty of turnover in the band lineup over the years. People grow up and tastes change, but we feel we have a really strong lineup for this latest release, we have all been playing music since we were kids, so it’s all in our blood.
We have 3 albums including the last out now and a couple of singles since 2013, our sound has evolved into what we are now. We play what we want, which I feel makes the music and lyrics come across more authentic.
Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?
Mike and I are from Montreal, Carlos is from Mexico and Rob is from Brazil
Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?
A. There are too many new great bands coming out, we try to listen to them all, but sometimes it’s the old tried and true bands from our youth that keep coming back that really keep influencing us ( Slayer, Pantera, Machine Head, Chimiara, Old Metallica, Biohazard, Exodus, Testament to name a few)
Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?
Yes it’s what we all always wanted to do, from a young age. I feel every musician will say the same thing.
What songs or albums are on your current playlist?
I’m listening to a lot of Paleface Swiss and Spite right now, but there is so much it’s hard not to jump the flavour of the day.
Do you sing in the shower?
No, I try to shut my brain off, but it never works
Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?
The plan is to never give up and keep this band alive till we can’t do it anymore.
If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?
We have all played a couple of major festivals going back to 97’ with all of our past bands. Right now there are plenty of great new festivals coming out, it would be nice to get on a summer run of them all…
Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?
It always comes back to BURN MY EYES-Machine Head
Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?
I really like Pain of Salvation and King’s X
If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?
They are already being put together, but I guess it would be a show where all genres could come together, Pop, Country, Top 40, RnB, Rap, Metal etc. It could introduce a lot of people to styles that they are not usually familiar with or listen to. Check your egos at the gate…
Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?
I was already listening to a lot of music from the 70’s early 80’s my family had on LPs they were into a lot of cool music, so maybe it helped.
Level 42- World Machine, loved the groove and melody in it, I soon switched gears after that to Slayer/Metallica/ and every other metal band I could get my hands on, glam/thrash/speed it didn’t matter if it was a great time for music.
no, I do not still have it, I had a fire at my house when I was 15 and lost of all my cassette collection and music gear, that was a hard day for a young musician.
As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, without you, we are playing to ourselves. You make it all worthwhile when we hear from all of you around the world, saying what you like about our music and how it has helped you out during tough times.
Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!
We, at Metal Planet Media, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?
I will answer for all the members of the Band. we all have been doing it since we were kids, When the eternal flame of slayer burns deep inside your soul, what else do you do…. You Express it through Music. It’s who we are and how people know us and how we would like to be remembered.
Take care and thank you for the interview!
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Metal Planet Media Talks To…. Patrik Svendsen from Tonic Breed
Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band, and a little bit about the various members?
The name Tonic Breed was chosen after a brainstorming session, without any deep meaning behind it. The band hails from Sarpsborg, Norway, and started as a group of friends who shared a passion for metal and rock. Over the years, the band has evolved both in sound and lineup, experimenting with different styles and influences while maintaining a strong foundation in heavy metal.
Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?
Yes, the core of the band members are from Sarpsborg. The different lineups through the years have been from different areas in Norway.
Who are your favorite artists/bands, and how have they influenced your own sound?
Some of our biggest influences include Metallica, Pantera, Black Sabbath, and more. These bands have shaped our sound, particularly in terms of energy, heavy riffs, and thematic songwriting. We also take inspiration from contemporary genres to give our music a modern edge.
Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band, or did you originally have other plans?
For most of us, the dream of being a musician was always there. Growing up listening to heavy metal, the idea of playing music and being part of a band felt like a natural path. Some of us had other interests, but music was always the dominant passion.
What songs or albums are on your current playlist?
Right now, the playlist is filled with everything, old and new. A couple of newcomers are songs from Judas Priest’s, Invincible Shield. Gunship recently released their album, Unicorn, I think that was a great release.
Do you sing in the shower?
Who doesn’t? The shower is where some of the best ideas come from. I tend to sing riff ideas more than lyrics tho.
Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?
There are some exciting projects in the works, but I can’t reveal too much yet. I’m constantly writing new material.
If you could play at any venue in the world, where would you choose?
Playing at Wacken Open Air would be a dream come true. The festival has become a landmark for metal bands, and performing on that stage would be the ultimate recognition of our music.
Do you have a favorite album? If so, what is it?
Far Beyond Driven by Pantera is an excellent album. It has everything—emotion, technical prowess, and timeless appeal.
Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?
There’s no guilt in enjoying good music! But, if we had to pick something unexpected, it would probably be in the line of synthwave, which is pretty far from metal, but still super catchy and interesting.
If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?
90’s Pantera, Metallica ’86 with Cliff, Nirvana, Motorhead and The Beatles. That would make for one legendary night of music.
Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?
The first album purchased was Ecliptica by Sonata Arctica. I still have it!
As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?
We want to thank our fans for their continued support. Without you, none of this would be possible. Keep the metal spirit alive, and we can’t wait to see you at a show soon!
Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!
You can follow us on:
Website: tonicbreed.com
Instagram: @tonicbreed
Facebook: Tonic Breed
Make sure to follow us to stay updated on new music, live shows, and everything else!
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Brian Ingram – Through The Flames
LORD OF THE LOST Unveils New Album Trilogy, Beginning With “OPVS NOIR Vol. 1”!
A work, a transformation, a re-entry into the melancholic self – OPVS NOIR is in no danger of becoming an offspring of understatement, neither in its title nor in its musical opulence. And rightly so: Not only will it be the first album as a six-piece band, but it also marks the beginning of an entire album trilogy, set to be released in multiple editions, including, of course, strictly limited collector’s items.
Each volume contains 11 songs, totaling 33 tracks that not only conclude the delightfully eccentric chapter of Blood & Glitter, but also initiate an uncompromising return to the dark core of the band. While LORD OF THE LOST previously found themselves in the spotlight of vast open stages, OPVS NOIR Vol. 1, set for release on August 8, 2025 via Napalm Records, represents a confident descent into previously untouched emotional depths.
Chris Harms about the album:
“Darkness, melancholy, loneliness – all words that often have negative connotations, that we may associate with danger, sadness and loss, and not without reason. But darkness can also be security, melancholy the warm and sentimental feeling of our memories, and loneliness becomes necessary silence, peace and inner contemplation. OPVS NOIR is a travel guide, or perhaps also a travelogue, through the dark sides of our inner world, which so often move precisely in the area of tension between what we emotionally categorize as positive or negative. And with Vol. 1, all of this is just the beginning of this 3-part journey…”
OPVS NOIR is not only a musically exciting step but also a bold one! This becomes clear when looking at LORD OF THE LOST‘s immediate past: support for IRON MAIDEN on two European tours, followed by their first North American shows in over a decade, sold-out headlining tours, participation in the final of the EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2023, a #1 chart entry with the previous album Blood & Glitter, celebrated performances at the biggest festivals worldwide – they even had the honour of meeting King Charles in person. Hand on heart: How easy would it have been to keep riding this wave of success just a little longer? But that’s not how LORD OF THE LOST operates – the only constant remains change.
But what is the essence of LORD OF THE LOST in 2025? That is one of the questions OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 fearlessly begins to answer. Once again, the band proves not only musical excellence but also masterful craftsmanship: Produced by Chris Harms, recorded, mixed, and mastered at the legendary CHAMELEON STUDIOS in Hamburg, the 11 tracks hit with a force and brilliance that immediately transport us into a dark yet colourful ballroom. From there, the tone is set: Dark Wave Metal on an amphitheater scale.
Everything is new, yet every note feels familiar. Behind each chorus awaits a surprise, in every line, a new door opens to further uncharted paths within the LOTL universe. This band takes the expectations of its ever-growing fanbase and molds them into songs that transcend genre boundaries – and turn moments into monuments that carry us all along: No one lost behind!
OPVS NOIR Vol. 1: To be continued…
MORNINGSTVR Announces New Black Metal Album “A Fate Engraved” With Teaser Trailer
Synth-Based Black Metal artist Morningstvr (Sam Tchortov) has announced his highly anticipated new album “A Fate Engraved”, scheduled for release on June 20, 2025. The announcement comes alongside a haunting album trailer that offers listeners a glimpse into the frozen medieval landscapes that characterize this ambitious project. Tchortov comments on what lies within:
“A Fate Engraved” is an epic collection of tales continued from its predecessor in the trinity, “In Memoriam of the Blvck Wind” and tells of a land far to the north of the world, with cold and abysmal ranges covered in snow, ancient structures of an empire from a forgotten age, much like in the image of the medieval period, continuing the tales of Slavic witchcraft, knights charging their last battles, betrayal, heartbreak and rituals upon a full moon.”
“A Fate Engraved” marks the second installment in what Morningstvr calls his “Unholy Trinity”, which draws deep inspiration from the medieval period, ancient kingdoms, and Tolkien’s legendarium, the album promises to transport listeners to ‘a vast medieval land in the dead of winter’ where tales of witches, knights, and forgotten kingdoms unfold against a backdrop of blistering synth-based black metal.
Tchortov describes the project as ‘a culmination of everything needed for a trilogy raised from a cold, damp, esoteric story’ and ‘nothing short of a collection of a puzzle that will transport you into the frozen hell’. With twelve tracks spanning over 44 minutes, “A Fate Engraved” showcases Morningstvr‘s continued evolution within the Synth-based black metal subgenre. It is recommended for fans of Darkthrone, Xasthur, and Hekseblad.
Album Trailer:
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