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Vox&Hops Metal Podcast
by Matt McGachy & Sound Talent Media
Matt McGachy, the vocalist of extreme metal band Cryptopsy, interviews fellow metal musicians about their life & music while sharing a craft beer on his metal podcast Vox&Hops. Here’s your chance to sneak backstage to share a brew & discover exactly what your favourite rockstars are like behind their personas. Matt has been the front man of the legendary Death Metal Band Cryptopsy since 2007. With them, he has contributed to 2 full length albums, 2 EPs & toured all over the globe playing massive festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Brutal Assault, Heavy Montreal, Hell Fest & Summer Breeze to name a few. In 2018, he launched the Vox&Hops Metal Podcast which was inspired by his love of Craft Beer & thought-provoking discussions. The Vox&Hops Metal Podcast has released over 400 episodes, with listeners in over 85 countries & fostered an amazing metal community. Enjoy Life, Metal & Craft Beer!
Episodes
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Harsh Vocals with Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth
Dani Filth and I have a conversation about being sober, discovering his voice, the future of Harsh Vocals, "The Screaming of the Valkyries" and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dani drank some coffee while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cradle of Filth's "Dark Blood" the English breakfast tea....
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The End with Matt McGachy
An announcement about the future of Vox&Hops. Photo Credit: Maciej Pieloch This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am…
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Anger and Fury with Frost
Frost and I have a conversation about his first beers, his first shows, evolving as a drummer and the The 1349 official beers which were brewed in partnership with Haandbryggeriet from Drammen in Norway. Throughout this chat, Frost drank some water while I enjoyed Goose Island's "Bourbon County...
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Māori Metal with Henry de Jong x Lewis de Jong & Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds of Alien Weaponry
Henry de Jong x Lewis de Jong & Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds of Alien Weaponry & I have a conversation about their first beers, their new album "Te Rā" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Osmose" the 7% NEIPA that was brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka & Citra Hops....
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Drinking Buddies with Fred Calderon of Carnifex
Fred Calderon of Carnifex & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, what is up in the world of Carnifex and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Fred drank some coffee while I enjoyed Messorem Bracitorium's "Il…
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Modern Old-School Death Metal with Lord Foul of Civerous
Lord Foul and I have a conversation about his 1st beers, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, dealing with the follow up stress and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Lord Foul drank a Coors Light while I enjoyed Bière Boréale x Microbrasserie Jackalhop.'s "Rizpa" the 6.6% Rice NEIPA with...
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Liquid Therapy with Jason Greenberg of Emo Night Foufs
Jason Greenberg of Emo Night Foufs & I have a conversation about how he ended up working in the Montreal music scene, discovering his voice and Emo Night Foufs. Throughout this chat, we drank Mellön Brasserie's "Pivo 11°" the 4.5% Czech Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy...
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The Power of Lyrics with John Kevill of Warbringer
John Kevill of Warbringer & I have a conversation about our upcoming tour together; the "Infernal Bloodshed Over Europe Tour 2025" & his new album "Wrath And Ruin". Throughout this chat, John drank some water while I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Regard Sur Prague" the 5% Czech / Bohemian lager. This…
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Québec Metal with Christophe Gagné of the QC Metal Comic Book
Christophe Gagné of the QC Metal Comic Book & I have a conversation about the upcoming QC Metal Comic Book which Cryptopsy is a part of. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "C'est Tout, C'est Rien" the 5% Rice Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is...
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Bringing the Light with Scott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite
Scott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite & I have a conversation about their first beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their first shows, "Cult of the Serpent Sun", working with Season of Mist and their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Avi drank some water and Scott drank Levante Brewing...
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Suffering with Dominic Cifarelli of The Chronicles Of Israfel
Dominic Cifarelli of The Chronicles Of Israfel & I have a conversation about his 1st beer, living with Celiac disease, the soundtrack of his youth, the rise and fall of Pulse Ultra & the birth and evolution of The Chronicles Of Israfel. Throughout this chat, Dom drank Glutenberg's "Stout" while I...
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Bizarro Fiction with Vince Kramer
Vince Kramer & I have conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, getting into writing, Bizarro Fiction, his new book "Let's Kill God" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Vince drank Wayfinder Beer's "Golden Tiger" the 5.3% Czech Amber Lager while I enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's...
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Back to Dirty Death Metal with Jonas Bryssling of Retromorphosis
Jonas Bryssling of Retromorphosis & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, taking a break from Death Metal, Retromorphosis, collaborating with Season of Mist & so much more. Throughout this chat, Jonas drank some water while I enjoyed Brasserie Dieu...
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Head On with Zack Heuff of Bad Bones Beers
Zack Heuff of Bad Bones Beers & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a brewer, his life changing accident, staring Bad Bones Beer, the future and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat we drank Bad Bones Beer's "Pelvis" the 8.2% Extra Hoppy Ale that was hopped with Citra x…
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Distractions with Drew Slavik of See You Next Tuesday
Drew Slavik of See You Next Tuesday & I have a conversation about sobriety, discovering music. diving into different styles of music, music production & their very interesting split with Meth called "Asymmetrics". Throughout this chat, Drew drank some water while I enjoyed Avant-Garde Artisans...
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Metal x Pizza & Craft Beers with Josh Lemke of Surly Brewing
Josh Lemke of Surly Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, being an artist, working at Surly, Darkness Day, Pizza and so much more. Throughout this chat Josh drank Surly Brewing x Trve Brewing 's "Deathwestern" the 4.8% Dark Czech Lager while I enjoyed Surly...
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A Taste of Freedom with Benjamin Guerry of The Great Old Ones
Benjamin Guerry of The Great Old Ones & I have a conversation about his first beers, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his love for creating music, embracing Lovecraft, his new album "Kadath", working with Season of Mist & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Benjamin drank some water...
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Classical Music & Metal with Stéphane Lévesque of the OSM
Stéphane Lévesque of the OSM & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, picking up the bassoon, discovering metal music, beer collabs and working with Voivod. Throughout this chat, Stéphane drank Wills "Ghost Farm IPA" while I enjoyed Messorem's "Clivage Anatomique" the 7% IPA that was brewed...
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Top 10 Québec Microbreweries of 2024 with Craig Thorn (BAOS Podcast), Noah Forrest (Beerism) & Nathan Lefebvre (Nathan Does Beer)
2024 was such a monumental year for the Québec Microbrew scene that I had to do another year-end wrap up collaborative episode once again with Craig Thorn of the BAOS Podcast, Noah Forrest of Beerism & Nathan Lefebvre of Nathan Does Beer. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings…
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Slinging Cotton with Chad Topor
Chad Topor & I have a conversation about getting into the music scene, becoming a professional merchandiser and tour manager. Throughout this chat, Chad and I enjoyed Mt. Begbie Brewing's "Full Send IPA" the 6.7% NEIPA. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's…
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Top Albums of 2024 with the Vox&Hops Review Crew
The Vox&Hops Review Crew & I go through their top albums of 2024. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme...
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Filling the Void with Simon McKay
Simon McKay & I have a conversation about the end of The Agonist, filling in for other bands & his new solo project. Throughout this chat, Simon drank a Peach x Mango Kombucha while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "Two Tales Pils" the 5% Pilsner. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is...
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Devastation on the Nation 2024 with Daniel DeFonce
Daniel DeFonce & I have a conversation about Devastation on the Nation 2024. Throughout this chat, Daniel drank a Celsius "Sparkling Watermelon" while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cradle of Filth's "Dark Blood" the English breakfast tea. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL…
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Images from the Pit with Matt Darcy
Matt Darcy & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, working in the beer industry, becoming a photographer, "Images from the Pit" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Matt drank Widowmaker Brewing's "Riff City" the 4.2% American Lager while I enjoyed Relais Boréale de Montréal's…
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Altering Perceptions with Alex Miletich of Vile Rites
Alex Miletich of Vile Rites & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, getting into music, discovering his voice, "Senescence" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Alex drank Fogbelt Brewing's "Wet Hop IPA" while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief...
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Ending the Hiatus with Eric Burnet of Derelict
Eric Burnet of Derelict & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, taking a break, deciding to come back, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Eric drank Nine Locks Brewing's "Blueberry Blonde" while I enjoyed Sir John...
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Getting What You Put In with Karl Sanders of Nile
Karl Sanders of Nile & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, playing guitar, staying healthy on the road, "The Underworld Awaits Us All" and so much more. Throughout this chat, Karl drank some Tequila with jalapeño and orange juice while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's...
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Making Patches with Francis Pelletier of Overthrown Patches
Francis Pelletier of Overthrown Patches & I have a conversation about his musical journey, his 1st beers, working in the beer industry, starting Overthrown Patches and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön X Les Grand Bois x Tete d’Allumette's "Lager d’Allumette" the light...
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Beer and Movies with Adam Zuniga of View from the Edge
Adam Zuniga of View from the Edge & I have a conversation about beer, metal and his new movie View from the Edge. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed delicious beers from Ghost Town Brewing. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one…
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A 22 Year Hiatus with Chris Fox & Nick Miller of Flesh and Blood Robot
Chris Fox / Nick Miller & I have a conversation about Kumas Corner, their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, returning after 22 years, Billy Strings & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Miskatonic Brewing's "West Coast Wiccan" the 5.3% Pale Ale. This is a Heavy MTL...
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The Next Tour with Scott Lewis of Carnifex
Scott Lewis of Carnifex & I have a conversation about drinking again, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, The Necromanteum Tour Part II and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Scott drank a Margarita while I enjoyed BreWskey's "Raid" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops...
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Emotive Vocals with Lukas Nicolai of Mental Cruelty
Lukas Nicolai of Mental Cruelty & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, discovering his voice, joining Mental Cruelty, screaming with emotions and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Lukas drank some water from a Guinness glass while I enjoyed Sir John...
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Persistent New Zealanders with Alex Paul of Organectomy
Alex Paul of Organectomy & I have a conversation about humor in metal, his first beers, discovering extreme music, being in a band from New Zealand, the Necromanteum Part II tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Alex drank a Beers' "Lemonade Sour" while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Haze Wars"...
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Lessons Learnt at Dominos with Austin Hayes of Heavy//Hitter
Austin Hayes of Heavy//Hitter & I have a conversation about getting into music, working at Dominos, discovering his voice, the Necomanteum Part II tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Austin drank a Caramel Iced Latte while I enjoyed Wills Beer's "IPA 7" which was brewed for Yakima Chief...
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Haze Wars 2024
Haze Wars 2024 took place at Le Relais Boréale on August 1st and I had the chance to sit down with members of Le Relais Boréale, Yakima Chief Hops, Sir John Brewing, Wills Beer, Kahnawake Brewing, BreWskey, as well as with Philippe Brousseau & PA of the iPA Podcast. Make sure to check out…
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The Interesting Choice with Bill Muir AKA SGT Vegan
Bill Muir AKA SGT Vegan & I have a conversation about being a vegan activist and so much more. Throughout this chat, Bill drank a Liquid Death Sparkling Water while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with lavender and hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops...
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The Namaste Era with AJ Good of The House of Masks
AJ Good of The House of Masks & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, masks, creating The House of Masks, Palefest and how he Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat, AJ drank a Cola while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with...
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Into the Netaverse with Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers
Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about becoming a mother, Phantoma and how she Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat Brittney drank Main St. Brewing’s "Hula Hula" the Pink Guava Passionfruit Sour while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Whitestone" the 11% Barrel Aged...
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Suffer & Survive with Anthony Barone of All That Remains
Anthony Barone & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, stepping in to play with bands, working with Christian Donaldson, writing drums & how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank Other Half's "Forever Ever" the 4.7% Double Dry...
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Collaborating with Marius Prins & Jordi van Putten of Throwing Bricks as well as Shira van der Wouden of Ontaard
Marius Prins & Jordi van Putten of Throwing Bricks as well as Shira van der Wouden of Ontaard & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their musical journeys, their split "Oud Zeer" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Marius drank Kopparberg's Apple...
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Filling In with Travis LaBerge of Splattered & Almost Dead
Travis LaBerge of (Splattered & Almost Dead) & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, filling in for bands, being a metal dad, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Travis drank Ghost Town Brewing's "Inhume" the 7% West...
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Striving for More with Ryan Felps of Summoning the Lich
Ryan Felps of Summoning the Lich & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, being mostly sober, the soundtrack of his youth, picking up the guitar, "Under the Reviled Throne", being a mechanic and how he fights the hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's...
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Two Juno Winners Walk Into a Bar with Dan Cleary of Striker
Dan Cleary of Striker and I have a conversation about his craft beer evolution, the truth behind the Junos, being an independent band, "Ultrapower", channeling the 80s, writing hooks and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dan drank Blindman Brewing's "Five of Diamonds Pilsner" while I enjoyed...
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Post-Metal with Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture
Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, Turkey's Metal Scene, Post-Metal, Pelagic Records and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Sarp drank a Coca-Cola while I enjoyed Boréale's "Nord-Est" the 6.5% NEIPA. This is a Heavy…
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Drumming with Dylan Marks of Atheist
Dylan Marks of Atheist & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, joining Atheist, bartending, teaching music to children, new Atheist material and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dylan enjoyed Dok Brewing Company's "Sour Riesling IPA" while…
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Spitting Fire with Muffi of Sunset Bar
Muffi of Sunset Bar & I have a conversation about the Swiss Metal scene, running the Sunset Bar in Martigny Switzerland and so much more. Throughout this chat, Muffi & I enjoyed the "Muffi" Lager that was on tap at his bar. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has…
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Dracula on a Boat with Dom Grimard (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony & Ion Dissonance)
Dom Grimard (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony & Ion Dissonance) & I have a conversation about The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour, his 1st beers, craft beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the end of The Last Felony, switching to bass, being a producer & his hangover cure. Throughout this...
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KittiePIG with Morgan Lander & Esjay Jones
Morgan Lander / Esjay Jones of KittiePIG & I have a conversation about their first beers, creating KittiePIG, making it a non-alcoholic, the brewing process, distribution, the future of the brand and their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, we all enjoyed KittiePIG's "Saskaberry Blonde" the...
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Melding Opera & Metal with Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer
Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of her youth, Folterkammer, melding Metal with Opera, discovering harsh vocals, her upcoming collaboration with Growlers Choir & so much more. Throughout this chat Andromeda dranks some Swiss sparkling water while I...
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Ritualistic Decadence with Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant
Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant & I have a conversation about his Craft Beer evolution, the golden ritual, connecting with an audience despite wearing a mask, New York, Folterkammer & so much more. Throughout this chat, Zachary drank a Red Stripe while I enjoyed L’Espace Public's "Bière de...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Matt McGachy, the vocalist of extreme metal band Cryptopsy, interviews fellow metal musicians about their life & music while sharing a craft beer on his metal podcast Vox&Hops. Here’s your chance to sneak backstage to share a brew & discover exactly what your favourite rockstars are like behind their personas. Matt has been the front man of the legendary Death Metal Band Cryptopsy since 2007. With them, he has contributed to 2 full length albums, 2 EPs & toured all over the globe playing massive festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Brutal Assault, Heavy Montreal, Hell Fest & Summer Breeze to name a few. In 2018, he launched the Vox&Hops Metal Podcast which was inspired by his love of Craft Beer & thought-provoking discussions. The Vox&Hops Metal Podcast has released over 400 episodes, with listeners in over 85 countries & fostered an amazing metal community. Enjoy Life, Metal & Craft Beer!
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