Best Close Up Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Making Up For Lost Time With JAMES SPENCE From ROLO TOMASSI 16:23

25m ago16:23

16:23

English punk/metal hybrid Rolo Tomassi have arrived in Australia for their smash and run of shows as part of sleepmakeswaves' Love Of Cartography Tour, which also features Japanese math rock outfit Lite who make their debut Australian performances. Rolo Tomassi return after an absence of eight years, with the pandemic repeatedly putting paid to the…

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The Complete Package With DAN McDOUGALL From VOLUME DEALER 35:23

3h ago35:23

35:23

Volume Dealer is a new venture started by Dan McDougall and his brother Ando - better known for their roles in Frankenbok and Dreadnaught respectively - which is an online show featuring live music and interviews with the best live bands Melbourne has to offer. While on the surface not an entirely new idea, it is the approach behind Volume Dealer, …

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A Law Unto Themselves With SCOTTY MCLAUGHLIN From UNWRITTEN LAW 10:47

41m ago10:47

10:47

Punk rock mainstays Unwritten Law should have been given Australian citizenship by now. Since first hitting our shores in 1996 the band have only toured the US more times, solidifying the love affair that has one so far as to Unwritten Law having one of their members live in this country full time. Best known and loved as part of the Warped Tour Fe…

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Natural Progression With CALLUM From SEMANTICS 12:22

6h ago12:22

12:22

Brisbane indie punk outfit Semantics have splashed their name across the national music scene in the space of seven short years, traversing the country with acts such as Luca Brasi, Violent Soho, Sly Withers and The Menzingers while managing to drop their debut LP Paint Me Blue in the midst of it all, garnering a loyal and passionate global fanbase…

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A Taste For War With JADE From FROZEN CROWN 12:49

11h ago12:49

12:49

There is a general vibe surrounding the upcoming fifth album from Frozen Crown, called War Hearts, that suggests the Italian power metal outfit are truly at ease with themselves and their music. Not only is War Hearts the band's first for Napalm Records, but it also ushers in 18-year-old guitar prodigy Alessia Lanzone and marks the first time Froze…

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Flying Close To The Sun With JANNE CHRISTOFFERSSON From GRAND MAGUS 23:41

14h ago23:41

23:41

Interview by Angela Croudace Janne "JB" Christoffersson (guitar, lead vocals) from Grand Magus talks Vikings, Beowulf and the benefit of taking a long break before releasing the upcoming album, Sunraven - out October 18. The Swedish metal trio have been delivering metal for 25 years, renowned for their captivating guitar solos and Viking-inspired b…

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Defining The New Normal With LUCIUS BORICH From COG 12:55

19h ago12:55

12:55

Byron Bay music machines COG have never been a band to be dictated to. Whether it be for new material or live shows, the trio have never let external pressures dictate terms, instead adopting a more DIY, casual attitude that has been one of the cornerstones of their success. They don't make albums for the sake of it, nor head out on the road becaus…

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#252- "I Just Found a Grenade!" - Dangers in the Gun Locker 42:11

5d ago42:11

42:11

In this episode, we discuss how to handle situations where you stumble into something dangerous or illegal when liquidating a gun collection. -- To order “The Insider”: 20+ Years Of Indiscriminate Deliberations On Timely Topics by Roy Huntington, visit the FMG Publications Store or Amazon. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by R…

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ABRAMELIN Unleash Unholy Gory Glorified Sins 1:47:06

4d ago1:47:06

1:47:06

This deep dive podcast into the Godfather’s of death metal that are Abramelin is more than an boring old interview, it is a catch up chat between friends of years past reflecting on all things awesome both new and old in glorifying gore filled Aussie death metal supremacy. Discussing more than just a new album, but the inner workings of extreme art…

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Have Music, Will Travel With RICHIE KOTZEN 25:22

5d ago25:22

25:22

Richie Kotzen is a musician who has tried his hand at most things when it comes to his craft, having played in bands like Mr. Big, Poison, The Winery Dogs and Smith/Kotzen over an illustrious career, but it is in the solo realm that he has done perhaps his best and most intimate work. Being a person who knows what he wants and how to achieve it, Ko…

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Finding Your Voice Through Music With JIMMY KYLE From CHASING GHOSTS 30:11

6d ago30:11

30:11

In today's modern, sanitised music world, far too many bands are reluctant to state their beliefs and opinions for the sole fact that they could possibly offend someone. It is a fair point in principle, but has been taken too far in most instances, forcing musicians to temper their thoughts somewhat in an attempt to appeal to as wide a potential ma…

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A Musical Odyssey With DALE TANNER From OCEAN GROVE 23:15

7d ago23:15

23:15

Seldom does a band come along that can genuinely lay claim to being groundbreaking in terms of musical disparity. Sure, many are labelled as such, but how many have actually pushed their music to its limits and beyond and still emerged triumphant? Not many. While not claiming to be revolutionary themselves, Melbourne noise merchants Ocean Grove def…

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The Changing Tides Of Battle With FRANCESCO CAVALIERI From WIND ROSE 19:54

8d ago19:54

19:54

When Italian metal outfit Wind Rose swept onto the music world in 2009 it is fair to say that the landscape of metal changed forever. Playing a hybrid of power metal crossed with folk metal, it soon became apparent that Wind Rose weren't just another band looking to make a name for themselves. The wanted to be the one and only name on your lips and…

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A Story Of Hope And Loss With FREDRIK AKESSON From OPETH 13:39

8d ago13:39

13:39

Metal bands seem to get better with age. There are, of course, exceptions, but as a whole it seems metal grows old disgracefully much better than any other genre of music. Facts are facts… So it is with Swedish progressive titans Opeth who stand on the cusp of releasing their 14th studio album The Last Will And Testament on October 11. Three decade…

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Not Here To F*!k Spiders With RONNIE SIMMONS From RONNIE SIMMONS AND THE REDBACK SPIDERS 28:23

9d ago28:23

28:23

Interview by Angela Croudace Ronnie Simmons talks about his new release with the Red Back Spiders and stories from his time with Rose Tattoo and beyond. We sat down with Ronnie Simmons, guitarist from Rose Tattoo, to talk about the latest release from his band, Ronnie Simmons and the Redback Spiders. The single Alone With You was released in true r…

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Sonic Imagery With ASHLEY TUBB From SUGAR HORSE 19:53

9d ago19:53

19:53

Sludge metal experimentalists Sugar Horse have always been a band that pushes the boundaries when it comes to music. Since their 2021 debut album The Live Long After, Sugar Horse have been constantly evolving, searching for their definitive sound without placing too much emphasis on finding it. To them music is the reward and the less restrictions …

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#251- Where Have All the Gunsmiths Gone? 28:38

11d ago28:38

28:38

Host Brent T. Wheat recently enlisted Roy Huntington's help with a shotgun restoration project, which inspired a conversation about what happened to the "old-school" gunsmith and what we should do to fix the problem. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the ve…

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A Metal Feast With DENNIS & DALE From DARK HORSE 13:49

12d ago13:49

13:49

After fourteen years of metal in the Australian music scene, d-beat hardcore outfit Dark Horse feel they are only now just starting to hit their straps. Three albums deep, Dark Horse recently brought in a new bass player, in the process reinvigorating the line-up and providing greater impetus for the future. As well as nearing completion on a split…

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Ageing Disgracefully With BLACKIE From The HARD-ONS 24:17

12d ago24:17

24:17

Interview by Angela Croudace It is hard to believe that the current line-up of the Hard-Ons (Blackie, Murray, Ray and Tim) have been together long enough to be putting out album number three, but it has to be true, because they are! I Like You A Lot Getting Older - which is out on October 4 - follows 2021's ARIA top 5 debuting I'm Sorry Sir, That R…

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Respect Through Music With RYAN KNIGHT From THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER 15:16

12d ago15:16

15:16

The Black Dahlia Murder were a band in limbo following the tragic passing of frontman and co-founder Trevor Strnad in 2022. Torn between allowing that event to force a premature end to their career or carrying on in their fallen brother’s charismatic spirit, there was no right or wrong choice. It was simply a matter of what emotional toll either de…

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Unlikely Unions With ERIC VANLERBERGHE From I PREVAIL 19:09

12d ago19:09

19:09

One of the beautiful things about music is its ability to transcend boundaries and expectations. Nothing can be taken for granted or thought of as a given, with each individual piece of music a different sonic representation of the people who wrote and played it. But sometimes things can surprise you out of the blue - especially collaborations - wh…

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Celebrations All Round With CHRISTIAN TRYHORN From MO'S DESERT CLUBHOUSE 13:43

14d ago13:43

13:43

In just five years, Mo's Desert Clubhouse in Burleigh Heads has established itself as a leader player in the Australian music industry, providing a venue that caters to all genres of music played by bands of all levels. But it has become more than that for so many people, providing a comfortable and accessible live music outlet that has as much of …

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Seizing The Moment With ARAMIS JOHNSON From ENUMCLAW 11:38

14d ago11:38

11:38

Tacoma, Washington’s outfit Enumclaw released their second album Home In Another Life late last month, taking another musical step forward in their short, but promising career. Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation Enumclaw built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby, coming across as lo…

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Ritualistic Healings With HEILUNG 15:05

15d ago15:05

15:05

Immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of Nordic culture, groundbreaking collective Heilung are a musical force unlike any other. Entwining theatrical rituals with mesmerizing sonic undertones, Heilung have quickly powered to the upper echelon of global performers with a look and sound difficult to describe and even more difficult to behold. But…

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#250- Pro Secret: I Hate Carrying a Gun! 31:18

18d ago31:18

31:18

If we're being honest, carrying a gun all the time is a pain in the neck. In this episode, Roy Huntington and Brent T. Wheat discuss the truth of carrying a handgun for protection and how you can keep carrying one even when the thrill is gone! EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for yo…

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Confronting Your Mortality With JACK BERGIN From VOID OF VISION 20:41

18d ago20:41

20:41

Melbourne metal outfit Void Of Vision have flown the flag for Australian music for over a decade; the quintessential underdog that remains humble and unassuming despite having more than enough heart to claim whatever patch of turf they, in the minds of most observers, deserved. Rather than restricting themselves and overstaying the musical welcome …

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Sonic Suffocation With LEE JENNINGS From THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 14:50

20d ago14:50

14:50

So much is made of the sophomore album syndrome with bands, especially the belief that a second album can often be the making or breaking of a band in terms of longevity and success. Although personally I have never favoured that belief - good music is good music whether it's your first, second, third or fourth album - there are many bands who have…

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Metallic Realms With MARCO LERITANO From CRYPT CRAWLER 16:09

20d ago16:09

16:09

Out of all the music genres, sub-genres and classifications that, for some reason, people feel compelled to label bands with in the modern age, there is one - and one alone - that commands instant respect. One which sums up everything you want or need to know about a band in just two simple words. Old school. If a band is referred to as old school …

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Confronting Your Fears With LIZI MCINTOSH From THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT 22:18

21d ago22:18

22:18

Rising Australian talent The Beautiful Monument have somehow managed to tap into that elusive reservoir of musical expression that is tantalisingly close for every band and artist, but also ever elusive to most. By blending shades of light with lashings of heaviness and combining them with enough attitude and rebelliousness to be just shy of danger…

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Room To Breathe With JORDAN DREYER From LA DISPUTE 16:08

21d ago16:08

16:08

Quiet and unassuming, Grand Rapids, Michigan post-hardcore outfit LA Dispute are a volcanic force of musical nature, shunning expectations in favour of experimentation and personal growth. Over four full length albums, the band have pushed themselves in whatever direction their music has led them, incorporating new soundscapes, tones and structures…

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Rack 'Em Up With DAVID YOW From THE JESUS LIZARD 15:24

21d ago15:24

15:24

Lovingly referred to as one of the leading noise bands of all time, US rock outfit The Jesus Lizard are putting their long-suffering fans out of their misery this Friday, September 13, when they drop their first album in 26 years, Rack. Known for their energetic and off-the-cuff live performances as much as their music, The Jesus Lizard managed to …

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Rivers Of Rock With MISH DAVIE & JEROME SMITH From HER 26:03

24d ago26:03

26:03

Dynamic rock outfit HER have been steadily building a name for themselves on the Australian music scene, with their infectious blending of rock and blues-infused grunge goodness finally getting the band national recognition following the release of their latest EP, Toe Rag. With members having played with and shared stages with the likes of The Scr…

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#249- Live to Ride, Ride to Live: Motorcyle Carry 34:33

25d ago34:33

34:33

In this episode we talk to veteran biker Roy Huntington for his thoughts on safe and practical motorcycle gun carry. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marr…

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When The Weed Meets The Speed With WEEDEATER 8:32

27d ago8:32

8:32

Interview by Kris Peters, After managing to steer clear of this side of the world since 2016, North Carolina stoner/sludge/doom outfit Weedeater have declared 2024 the year of the Weed as they prepare to traverse Australia with their good mates King Parrot for the When The Weed Meets The Speed Australian Tour kicking off on November 6. No strangers…

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Say Hello To Rockview With CHRIS DEMAKES From LESS THAN JAKE 20:14

29d ago20:14

20:14

Interview by Kris Peters Less Than Jake have played a massive role in the continued success of ska-infused punk since first bursting onto the scene in 1992. While their first two albums Pezcore and Losing Streak laid the platform for Less Than Jake, it was their 1998 album Hello Rockview that solidified their growing stature and propelled them from…

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The Virtues Of Extremities With HENRY COX From BOSTON MANOR 14:54

1M ago14:54

14:54

Interview by Kris Peters British rock outfit Boston Manor are gearing up for the release of their new album, Sundiver, which will hit the airwaves on September 6. Celebrating new beginnings, second chances and rebirth, Sundiver is the next chapter of a story that began with the 2022 album Datura, but, unlike the bleaker undertones of that record, S…

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#248- The Insider Story with the New Thompson/Center Boss! 38:27

1M ago38:27

38:27

Gregg Ritz has brought Thompson/Center back from the dead. In this episode, learn about how he did it and his plans for the future of this venerable brand. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red do…

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Stripped Back And Raw With MAT ROBINS From CICADASTONE 13:05

1M ago13:05

13:05

Earlier this year Melbourne rock outfit Cicadastone released their third album, Future Echoes. An album that typified Cicadastone's sound, Future Echoes was also the band's first album under new label XMusic and solidified Cicadastone's reputation as a musical star on the rise. Creating a hybrid of rock and grunge that is accentuated by a fresh, mo…

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Finding Solace In Madness With CLAUDIO SANCHEZ From COHEED & CAMBRIA 18:48

1M ago18:48

18:48

Coheed & Cambria are possibly one of the most important bands to emerge in this generation. Essentially a progressive metal outfit, Coheed & Cambria are also a fully immersive sonic beacon of hope in a world that is too often void of such feelings. While musically the New York based prog rock icons sing about lands and situations that are bathed in…

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Going For Broke With JOSHUA COTTREAU From FANGZ 18:14

1M ago18:14

18:14

Sydney punk reprobates FANGZ are in the thick of things of late. They just recently finished a massive national run as support to Cancer Bats, and have been busying themselves with releasing new music and generally making life a party wherever they go. True Aussie legends in their own right, FANGZ are a fresh band with an old-school mentality. They…

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Making Some Noise With ISAAC WASILIEV From MUZZLE 6:20

1M ago6:20

6:20

Interview by Kris Peters Brisbane, it's that time of year again! The annual celebration of music that is BigSound is just around the corner, with the music event that stops the nation set down for the Fortitude Valley from September 3 to 6. It is difficult to comprehend the vast array of benefits BigSound has for artists, music lovers and music ind…

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The Absence Of Light With EDDIE BERG From IMMINENCE 9:57

1M ago9:57

9:57

Interview by Kris Peters Good Things Festival is back for another year, and that can only mean one thing. More world class live acts! Featuring the likes of KORN, Kerry King, SUM 41, Billy Corgan, Electric Callboy, Mastodon, Jet, The Gaslight Anthem and more, GT24 is already shaping up as an absolute cracker. But, of course, one of the best things …

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Striking A Nerve With NIAM HEGARTY From DENTAL PLAN 10:21

1M ago10:21

10:21

Interview by Kris Peters After dropping two EP's in quick succession towards the end of the last decade, Melbourne indie-punk outfit Dental Plan decided to take their time with their next release, putting into effect not only their music interests and pedigrees, but also their growing knowledge of their craft. 2021 saw Dental Plan return with the b…

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Old School Mentality With CC From ALGOR MORTIS 13:41

1M ago13:41

13:41

Interview by Kris Peters With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to some of the bands playing on the day. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, Inferno and Dead of Winter Festivals, Necrosonic heralds a day fil…

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Finding Comfort In Grief With MANUEL GAGNEUX From ZEAL & ARDOR 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

Interview by Kris Peters To steal a line from their bio, "ZEAL & ARDOR isn’t just a band; it’s a living and breathing entity." Since announcing their arrival with 2017's album Devil Is Fine, Zeal & Ardor have transgressed almost every musical parameter known to man, exploring sonic realms through their music that have no right being disturbed, yet …

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Taming The Beast With STEVE HARRIS From BRITISH LION 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

Interview by Simon Russell-White It's appropriate to skip the fluff on this one, for goodness’ sake it's Steve Harris (Bass/ Keyboards) we're talking to here and the importance of his "other band" (insert laughter here) Iron Maiden needs no explanation and/or justification. The focus tonight? The band he helped put back together piece by piece... Y…

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#247- Is the .32 Better Than the .44 Mag?!? 42:53

1M ago42:53

42:53

Darryl Bolke is a proponent of smaller calibers in wheelguns for self-defense. In this episode, he shares why he thinks the .32 caliber hits the sweet spot in power versus controllability. Tell us what you think in the comments: Is the .32 better than the .44 Magnum? Related Link • AmericanFightingRevolver.com EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Pod…

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The Agony And The Ecstacy With NATHAN From CRYPT 11:50

1M ago11:50

11:50

Interview by Kris Peters The Australian music scene was undeniably strong in the 1990s, with bands like Blood Duster, Dreamkillers, Armoured Angel and Damaged just to name a few carving a name for themselves in that era. It was a time before the internet, where bands had to promote themselves in a vastly different way, pasting posters onto telegrap…

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Shots Fired With DIEGO ATTINGER From BULLETBELT 14:45

1M ago14:45

14:45

Interview by Kris Peters Wellington thrash metal outfit Bulletbelt have made massive inroads over their 15 year existence, supporting bands of the calibre of Municipal Waste, Napalm Death, Carcass, Dragonforce, Venom Inc and Arch Enemy to name just a few. Their brand of metal is fast, brutal and uncompromising, a welcome relief in a musical landsca…

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Bending Around Corners With BRETT ISLAUB From REGIONALS 19:19

1M ago19:19

19:19

Interview by Kris Peters Given the frenetic nature of the modern music industry and the avalanche of new songs and music bombarding consumers from every direction, it is of little surprise that new and emerging bands get drawn into the common misconception that more is better. More music means more opportunities means more new fans. Or so many beli…

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