Anne Erickson on Audio Ink
Detroit radio personality and journalist Anne Erickson hosts Audio Ink Radio, featuring interviews with the best in music, entertainment and more, plus provides commentary. Anne has interviewed Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor and many more. Get inked with Anne and her many special guests!
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Rik Emmett of Triumph: 'Taylor Swift Can Do Pretty Much Whatever She Wants to Do'
03/12/2024
Rik Emmett of Triumph: 'Taylor Swift Can Do Pretty Much Whatever She Wants to Do'
We have a guitar legend on the show! Rik Emmett of Triumph joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new greatest hits release and the state of the rock world. They even end up talking about Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Who would have thought? He gives them props for being versatile performers and songwriters and talks about what makes them superstars. It's such a pleasure to have Rik on for a second time, so listen loud! ;) Xo For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! Xo
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Judas Priest Guitarist Richie Faulkner: 'You Never Know What the Future Holds'
02/29/2024
Judas Priest Guitarist Richie Faulkner: 'You Never Know What the Future Holds'
So happy to have a favorite back on the show: Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner! Richie and Anne go way back. In this interview, they reminise about Anne's first time interviewing Richie at Louder than Life festival back around 2012. Then, Richie talks about the new Judas Priest album and the future of the band. Will there be another album? His answer is a bit surprising. Xo For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Saxon, Biff Byford Interview: 'We Need More Females in the Metal Genre'
01/18/2024
Saxon, Biff Byford Interview: 'We Need More Females in the Metal Genre'
Welcome to a new season of Anne Erickson on Audio Ink! So excited to have you here and super excited for our inaugeral guest: Saxon vocalist Biff Byford. This guy is legendary in the British heavy metal world. He talks with Anne Erickson about Saxon's new album, who would make up a "Big 4" of British heavy metal and why the thinks "we need more females in the metal genre." Totally agree! Listen loud ;) For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Mark Tremonti Talks Creed Reunion, Holiday Album + More - Interview
12/12/2023
Mark Tremonti Talks Creed Reunion, Holiday Album + More - Interview
It's always a pleasure to have the great Mark Tremonti of Creed and Alter Bridge on the show. This time around, he and Anne Erickson talk about his new Christmas album, "Christmas Classics New & Old," and the inspiration behind it. They also, of course, talk about the Creed reuion! This was such a long time coming! Will the guys of Creed release new music together, too? Mark answer that question and much more, so listen up! ;) 50 For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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The Toadies' Clark Vogeler on 'Possum Kingdom,' '90s Grunge + More - Interview
11/15/2023
The Toadies' Clark Vogeler on 'Possum Kingdom,' '90s Grunge + More - Interview
Who doesn't love the song "Possum Kingdom" by The Toadies? It's such a recognizable song, and it instantly puts me in a good mood. The Toadies guitarist Clark Vogeler joins me, Anne Erickson, on the show to talk about the legecy of that song, his memories of the 1990s grunge scene and how the band keeps making great music. It's a fun, nostalgic interivew, so buckle up and let's do this! Xo For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Tony Campos + Static-X on the Future of the Band Post-Wayne - Interview
10/18/2023
Tony Campos + Static-X on the Future of the Band Post-Wayne - Interview
Static-X bass player Tony Campos is back on the show with Anne Erickson. These industrial metal heavyweights have a special place in Anne's heart, because they're one of the first acts she saw perform at The Machine Shop in Flint. In this interview, Tony and Anne talk about the future of Static-X, post-Wayne, as well as his reaction to fans being so obsessed with revealing the identity of mystery vocalist Xer0. It's a fun chat and very metal! For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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John Corabi (Motley Crue, The Dead Daisies) on the State of Rock - Interview
10/12/2023
John Corabi (Motley Crue, The Dead Daisies) on the State of Rock - Interview
John Corabi of The Dead Daisies and formerly Motley Crue joins Anne Erickson to talk rock! When asked if people seem more appreciative of live music today, since it was taken away during the pandemic, he says it goes both ways. He has other intereseting points, too, and John and Anne talk about that and so much more! John is a super fun guy, and this is a wild, exciting episode! Listen now! For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Talking Trends in Prog Metal with TesseracT Bassist Amos Williams
10/04/2023
Talking Trends in Prog Metal with TesseracT Bassist Amos Williams
TesseracT is a great mteal band out of the U.K., and they're coming to the states this fall for a major tour. Bassist Amos Williams joins Anne Erickson, and the talk gets deep. They discuss trends in progressive metal, the inspirations behind TesseracT's new album and much more. Listen loud! For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Staind Guitarist Mike Mushok, Interview - '14 Shades of Grey' 20 Years Later
09/11/2023
Staind Guitarist Mike Mushok, Interview - '14 Shades of Grey' 20 Years Later
Staind guitarist Mike Mushok is a favorite on the show. He's such a down-to-earth guy, and he's also so focused on the music. It's always fun to talk with him about the legacy of Staind and where the band is heading. Mushok joins Anne Erickson on the show to talk about the band's latest album, "Confessions of the Fallen!" They also talk about the 20th anniversary of Staind's "13 Shades of Grey" album, which dropped in 2003. This was the album that followed up Staind's massive "Break the Cycle" release. It's an interesting piece of Staind's history. Mushok is so great, and this is a fun chat! They even laugh about Staind being the "godfathers" of post-grunge :) Mushok says they're more like the grandkids of the genre! For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Sevendust Vocalist Lajon Witherspoon, Interview - Recording at a Farm + More!
08/14/2023
Sevendust Vocalist Lajon Witherspoon, Interview - Recording at a Farm + More!
It's always great to have a member of Sevendust on the show! The extremely talented Lajon Witherspoon joins Anne Erickson for a fun talk. They discuss the new Sevendust album (which was recorded at a farm!), Lajon's solo work and much more. This episode is a great time, so plug it in and crank it up! <3 XO For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Butcher Babies' Heidi Shepherd, Interview - What Makes Metal Music So Great?
07/24/2023
Butcher Babies' Heidi Shepherd, Interview - What Makes Metal Music So Great?
Super excited about this episode! On the show, Butcher Babies co-vocalist Heidi Shepherd joins Anne Erickson for an exciting talk. They discuss Heidi's journey into music, her love for metal music and, yes, why Doja Cat is super metal. They also talk about Butcher Babies' tour with Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, GWAR and Nonpoint. There's so much more in this interview, so get your earbuds in and get ready for a fun ride. <3 XO For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme and Rihanna - In-Depth Interview
06/26/2023
Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme and Rihanna - In-Depth Interview
Join Anne Erickson for another exciting episode! This one features a legendary guitarist who crosses genre lines. Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme and Rihanna joins Anne to talk about Extreme's new album, "Six," the status of new music and what it's like touring with Rihanna. He also talks about what it was like playing the Super Bowl earlier this year. There's so much more in this interview, so get comfy and crank it loud. <3 XO For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Judas Priest, Elegant Weapons - Guitarist Richie Faulkner Talks the End of Priest
06/05/2023
Judas Priest, Elegant Weapons - Guitarist Richie Faulkner Talks the End of Priest
Super excited to have Judas Priest and Elegant Weapons guitarist Richie Faulkner back on the show! This is Faulkner's first appearance on Audio Ink Radio since his health scare and heart surgery, and we're so happy he's better. He joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new supergroup, Elegant Weapons, as well as the upcoming Judas Priest album. He also talks about the inevitability of Judas Priest calling it quits. Say it isn't so <3 For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AnneAutumn. Link up with Anne on social media at https://ItsMeAnne.com, and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at https://AudioInkRadio.com. Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Tad Band Vocalist Thomas Andrew Doyle - Down the Grunge Rabbit Hole
05/15/2023
Tad Band Vocalist Thomas Andrew Doyle - Down the Grunge Rabbit Hole
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be at the genesis of the Seattle scene in the late-1980s, when grunge was just started to blossom? Thomas Andrew Doyle was there. He fronted one of Seattle's biggest bands, Tad, and toured with Nirvana in Europe before "Nevermind" was a thing. Doyle joins Anne Erickson on the show to talk about his new solo album, "Forgotten Sciences," as well as everything about the Seattle grunge movement! And, will Tad ever reunite? He answers that questoin, too. This is really a fascinating chat for any grunge fan! For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Collective Soul, Will Turpin Interview - What Was So Special About '90s Grunge?
05/03/2023
Collective Soul, Will Turpin Interview - What Was So Special About '90s Grunge?
It's a new episode! Collective Soul founding member Will Turpin joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band's in-the-works new album, their busy touring schedule, the experience of being part of the 1990s alternative and grunge movement and more. Will Turpin has been on the show before, and it's great to have him back! XO For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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George Lynch, Interview - Religion, Sweet & Lynch and More
04/25/2023
George Lynch, Interview - Religion, Sweet & Lynch and More
In this episode, legendary guitarist George Lynch joins Anne Erickson to talk about his many projects this year! He actually has nine musical projects coming out, but we mainly talk about Sweet & Lynch, his band with Michael Sweet of Stryper. Lynch also talks about what it's like being an athiest and working closesly with Sweet, who is a devout Christian. It's always so great to have Lynch on the show, so it's fantastic to have him back! XO For more content and fun bonuses, join Anne's private Patreon at . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Overkill Frontman Bobby "Blitz " Ellsworth, Interview - How Has Thrash Metal Evolved?
04/18/2023
Overkill Frontman Bobby "Blitz " Ellsworth, Interview - How Has Thrash Metal Evolved?
It's such a pleasure to have Overkill frontman Bobby "Blitz " Ellsworth on the show! He joins Anne Erickson to talk about the evolution of thrash metal, the band's new album "Scorched" and more. He also talks about the Pantera reunion and gives his thoughts on it. Tune in now for the full interview! XO Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Riki Rachtman of MTV's 'Headbanger's Ball' - Interview
03/14/2023
Riki Rachtman of MTV's 'Headbanger's Ball' - Interview
Great rock personality Riki Rachtman of MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" joins Anne Erickson the show for a very fun episode featuring lots of cool stories. Rachtman is heading out on his "One Foot in the Gutter" tour, features tales from his days on "Headbanger's Ball," running the Cathouse Holllywood and more. They also talk about one of Anne's favorite shows, "Daisy of Love," which Rachtman hosted. Oh, may! It's a saucy episode, so listen now ;) Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Kittie Frontwoman Morgan Lander, Interview - What's the Future of Kittie?
03/07/2023
Kittie Frontwoman Morgan Lander, Interview - What's the Future of Kittie?
It's delightful to have the talented and lovely Morgan Lander of Kittie back on the show! She joins Anne Erickson to talk about the status of Kittie, including new music, more shows and more. She also talks about the Pantera reunion and gives her thoughts on it. Regarding new music, Lander says, "It's definitely something that's on our to-do list," Lander said. "It's something we've been really interested in... it's definitely something we want to do when the timing is right, when the situation is right, and it's all starting to come together and feel more right. I guess it's the prefect time." Tune in now for the full interview! XO Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Edsel Dope Dishes on Dope, Static-X and More - Interview
02/20/2023
Edsel Dope Dishes on Dope, Static-X and More - Interview
It's a pleasure to have industrial metal favorite Edsel Dope of Dope back on the show! He joins Anne Erickson to talk about Dope's new album, "Blood Money Part Zer0"; the new Static-X album, "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2," for which he executive produced; and why he and Static-X keep their the identity of their lead singer, who sings in place of the late Wayne Static-X, private. "With Static-X, we knew very early on that we were not going to have the overwhelming support of the media and the community," he tells Anne. "In the world that we live in, most people's goal is not to be supportive. It's to try to tear things down. It's to try to be the one to uncover and let you know that there is no Santa Claus or whatever it is. So, for me, it was more about making sure Static-X was properly represented, because I would never be interested in looking at a photo of Static-X or reading a liner note that mentions me as being the signer of Static-X." Listen for the full interview! XO Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Exodus Drummer Tom Hunting - Interview
02/14/2023
Exodus Drummer Tom Hunting - Interview
Get ready for a dose of thrash metal, as Anne Erickson welcomes legendary Exodus drummer Tom Hunting on the show! Where do we begin? Tom and Anne talk about the Pantera reunion, the possibility of a Big 5 tour, new Exodus music, wanting to win a Grammy, the status of his battle with stomach cancer and much more. It's a jam-packed episode, so get comfy. ;) Regarding the possibility of a Big 5 tour with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, Hunting says, "I think at the end of the day, we would be the deserving band to go, just merely by longevity and the fact that we’re still f***-ing here doing this... I want to be there." Listen for the rest of what he says about the possibility of the Big 5 in the show. :) Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Steve Riley of W.A.S.P. and LA Guns - Interview
01/31/2023
Steve Riley of W.A.S.P. and LA Guns - Interview
Steve Riley has some great stories from his days in the 1980s on the Sunset Strip with W.A.S.P. and LA Guns, so you know it's always a party when he's on the show! He joins Anne Erickson to talk about the legendary hair metal era, what's new with Riley's L.A. Guns and much more. He also talks about how he would have loved to have drummed with Nirvana, Soundgarden or Alice in Chains. Buckle up! ;) Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge, Creed - Interview
01/17/2023
Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge, Creed - Interview
Welcome to the new season of the Audio Ink Radio podcast! Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed checks in with Anne Erickson to talk about Alter Bridge's upcoming tour with Wolfgang Van Halen, new Alter Bridge music, a secret project, the status of a Creed reunion, loving Detroit and so much more. Listen on the podcast now! Join Anne's private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Thanks for listening and being part of the show! XO
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Never Breaking Up
12/03/2022
Never Breaking Up
For this show, Audio Ink Radio brings you a solo episode! Anne Erickson talks about how much it means to her to have YOU listening to this show and how much it means to her to host and produce it. She's never breaking up with this podcast, and she hopes you don't, either! Anne also reflects on great interviews from 2022 on the show, including Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill, Myles Kennedy of Slash and Alter Bridge, Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed, Zach Myers of Shinedown, Ted Nugent, Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle and many more. She also talks about what's ahead for next year and a new podcast she's launching. Want some fun exclusives? Join Anne's private Patreon for photos, behind-the-scenes stories, private posts and more! Sign up at . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at .
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Best Albums of 2022 - Anne Erickson Discusses *Season Finale*
11/21/2022
Best Albums of 2022 - Anne Erickson Discusses *Season Finale*
Happy holidays and New Year to you! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. It means so much to me. YOU rock. I look forward to many more great interviews in 2023 with the biggest names in rock and metal music. We're had so many A-listers on the show, including Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Rob Halford and Ian Hill of Judas Priest, Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth and many more. This marks the season finale, with Anne Erickson discussing the best rock and metal albums of the year! Want some fun exclusives? Join Anne's private Patreon for photos, behind-the-scenes stories and more- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at .
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Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill, Interview - Why He Wants to Tour with Iron Maiden
11/16/2022
Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill, Interview - Why He Wants to Tour with Iron Maiden
Judas Priest bass player Ian Hill is back on the show with Anne Erickson today for a second appearance! It's always great to have such metal royalty on the show. Last time Hill was on, he expressed interest in touring with Iron Maiden, and he feels the same way today. He talks about that desire, as well as Judas Priest's recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hill also discusses the band's upcoming new album and much more. Listen now, and headbang on! You can also watch this interivew in video format at . Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Check out Anne's band at .
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Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer - Interview with Guitarist Mat Mitchell
11/09/2022
Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer - Interview with Guitarist Mat Mitchell
Mat Mitchell of Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band's current tour, their latest studio album "Existential Reckoning" and the albums' remix on the way, featuring Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. Michell also talks about what makes Maynard James Keenan stand above the rest and be such a successful vocalist in Puscifer, Tool and A Perfect Circle. Enjoy! Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Check out Anne's band at .
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Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath, Dio, Scream Taker - Interview
10/18/2022
Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath, Dio, Scream Taker - Interview
We have metal royalty on the show! Vinnie Appice is a legendary drummer who has sat behind the kit in Black Sabbath, Dio, Last in Line and many more. He guests on Audio Ink Radio with Anne Erickson to talk about his latest project, Scream Taker, plus discusses why Dio's music "never went away" and recalls some favorite Black Sabbath and Dio memories. Metal on! Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at . Check out Anne's band at .
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Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro - What's the future of the band?
10/05/2022
Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro - What's the future of the band?
Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band's stellar new record, "The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!" They also talk about what it's like being in a band with Dave Mustaine, and Loureiro answers the question, "Are there many more albums of new music ahead for Megadeth, or is this the end?" This is a perfect episode for the metalhead in you! Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at .
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Wendy Dio and Dio documentary co-directors Demian Fenton and Don Argott - Interview
09/14/2022
Wendy Dio and Dio documentary co-directors Demian Fenton and Don Argott - Interview
We welcome back metal royalty on the show, as Wendy Dio, the widow of legedary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, joins Anne Erickson, as well as "DIO: Dreamers Never Die" documentary co-directors Demian Fenton and Don Argott. Lots of great metal talk on this episode! Join the fun! Join private Patreon for fun bonuses- . Link up with Anne on social media at , and follow Audio Ink Radio the publication at .
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