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Another one bites the dust. Earlier today, MetalSucks reported about a rumor that there would be an announcement tomorrow regarding Hydra Head Records officially...
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"They don't tell you who's listening to your music. They don't let you reach out to them."
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The music streaming revolution promised convenience and connection, but it's clear that vigilance is still very much required
Another one bites the dust. Earlier today, MetalSucks reported about a rumor that there would be an announcement tomorrow regarding Hydra Head Records officially...
Slipknot's Corey Taylor is over it when it comes to today's music scene. He recently contributed some quotes to an op-ed over at Bloody-Disgusting...
Huge news behind the scenes in the metal world today! A few weeks ago, we reported that amass the huge Roadrunner layoffs a few...
As much as it pains me to say it, Roadrunner Records is dead to me. Monte Conner; the man who signed Slipknot, Sepultura, Type 0...
Not too long ago, I published an article on royalty rates for music streaming services such as Spotify and Napster. The moral of the...
Nearly two months ago, major changes happened within Roadrunner Records. Most of the staffers at Roadrunner UK were let go, while the Canadian and...
Yesterday, Metalinsider reported on music streaming services payout rates. One anonymous independant label revealed their breakdown on royalties during a six month period. While...
A lawsuit filed last month,by the Central American publishing company who owns the licensing rights for All Shall Perish's music, will move forward despite objections...
I've said it before, if you only follow one musician on Twitter, make it Randy Blythe, frontman of Lamb of God (@lambvox). The guy...
One of the most visited posts on the site is something I posted almost two years ago titled "It Seems Bands Don't Make Money...
Update: Billboard has chimed in saying that 36 staffers will lose their jobs, 16 of which are U.S. based. Additionally, founder/CEO Cees Wessels is...
So I finally got a chance to listen to Lars Ulrich's full interview on the Howard Stern show last week (bootleg link here) and...
Scion is not fucking around with their coverage of the heavy metal scene. Besides sending me amazing socks, and funding a bunch of album...
Our good friends over at Metal Insider chimed in yesterday with some optimistic news about recorded music. Not only did last year see the...
As if overpriced Slayer condoms weren't enough, Slayer announced a new candy jar they're selling for $12.99 (wouldn't just an even $13 sound more...
This is an interesting business model. Reunited hardcore veterans, Biohazard have announced they will be giving away their next album, Reborn In Defiance for...
Lemmy must really need some cash. First, Motorhead wine, now this? A Swedish distilling company announced the new brand of vodka, "made from 100%...
Here's a bright story to end the week on. Everybody loathes going to Ticketmaster and paying ridiculous convience fees that come sometimes equal 50%...
I have no idea how this came about but it looks like Zakk Wylde has agreed to contribute a solo to Phil LaBonte's favorite...
Bands can't make a living off record sales anymore. That seems to be a forgone conclusion. So, now these bands and their representation are...
Here is a pretty fascinating interview with Ben Weinman, guitarist of The Dillinger Escape Plan. Weinman is not just the guitarist and crazy guy...
Mutiny Within were living the dream, or so we thought. The band got picked up by Roadrunner, were signed and then placed on a...
We've all been there before. Perhaps you missed out or want to re-live a concert experience, so you head over to Youtube, make yourself...
