FanCulture: The Evolution of Influence

Posted by Hetal on May 18, 2012

In the Internet Age, it is essential for bands to talk to their fans. (the sophisticated douchey business term for this is “engagement”) Gone are the days when you could be the “enigmatic rock stars” who only peeped their heads out from behind the curtain once...

Roadrunner Europe is dead — kill abusive indie labels next!

Posted by Hetal on May 11, 2012

Two weeks ago, Roadrunner Records (arguably the biggest metal label in the world)  saw all of their international offices shut down by parent company Warner Music Group.  It was the proverbial “other shoe [that] dropped” from late 2010, when the Dutch-based Roadrunner was...

Aborted frontman compares touring Europe vs. U.S.

Posted by Hetal on May 9, 2012

We talked to Sven de Caluwé of Belgian brutalists Aborted yesterday in San Francisco. Sven really elaborated on the differing aspects of touring Europe vs. the United States nowadays, confirming some long-held suspicions that it’s just better in Europe.  Hopefully, it’s...

Chimaira frontman Mark Hunter talks pros and cons of DIY

Posted by Hetal on May 3, 2012

Chimaira frontdude Mark Hunter is no stranger to calling out bullshit.  Whether it’s on his Twitter or in subsequent interviews, Mark consistently shows why he is one of the very few forward-thinking metal musicians out there today. While his much talked about tweets from last...

The Zombie Apocalypse Tour!

Posted by Hetal on May 1, 2012

We talk a lot about organizing your own tours and releasing your own albums and merch. So, it’s about time we walked the walk, eh? With that, we present the Zombie Apocalypse Tour! We’ve linked up with fellow DIY anti-exploitationists Nemesis Records to bring you a trek of the...