The contestants for Ink Master Season 6 were announced earlier this week and they couldn't be more excited.

'Ink Master' Gets Renewed For A Sixth Season

The series will unveil 18 tattoo artists from all over the country who will compete in a variety of tattoo competitions to see who wins at the end. The contestants for Season 6 will be:

Chris Blinston, Miami Burgess, Erik Campbell, Big Ceeze, Dave Clarke, Duffy Fortner, Craig Foster, Ryan Hadley, Kito, Kruseman, Marisa LaRen, St. Marq, Katie McGowan, MV, Earl Noble, Tyler Nolan, Matt O'Baugh and Brian Stephens.

'Ink Master' Season 6 Gets Official Premiere Date

A number of these artists have taken to social media to express their gratitude and excitement to be part of the series. On Thursday, Clarke took to Twitter to get audiences pumped up for what they're about to see from him.

"Who's ready for @spike #InkMaster June 23. All of us artist work hard to bring you guys a great season. @earlxsweat," he wrote.

Ceeze posted a photo on Instagram that shows him posing for an Ink Master poster.

"Coming soon!! Don't forget to mark your calendars and don't forget to check out the new Season 6 of Ink Master premiering June 23rd on Spike TV! I was blessed to be on the season with 17 talented artist! !!" he wrote adding in a bunch of hashtags.

Fortner wrote on Instagram, "Thank you everyone again for the ongoing love and support you've showed me! My goal is to not only do this for my family, my business and myself...but everyone who has been on my team even before InkMaster! Stay tuned for Premier Party details...Would love to share this experience with all of you! #InkMaster #inkmasterseason6 #tattoomama #teamduffy #redoctopustattoo"

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