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SXSW: Is it worth it?+
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Gojira drummer gives advice on resolving band conflicts+
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Why are metalheads so petty?+
This is a guest post by ex-Warbringer guitarist Adam Carroll. Adam contacted us immediately after seeing various reactions to yesterday’s...
How to sell 1 million albums and still be broke+
By now, you’ve heard the RIAA talking point that “file-sharing hurts bands” even though artists in other genres are using...
How to sell more merch+
We’ve long talked about how merch sales will make the most money for your band in the Internet Era. Not...
Touring for Dummies+
Touring is the most important thing you can do as a band. However, it also is the most costly in...
Save yourself the money and STOP making CD’s!+
A new study by the ominously named Total Bankruptcy blog breaks down the current state of selling music. As any stroll through...
Anti-Islamic female black metal band from Iraq a hoax?+
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Top 10 ways to NOT completely fail at touring+
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The Metalluminati at Warped Tour+
The Warped Tour may not be what comes to mind when you think "metal," but there's still PLENTY we metalheads...
Can’t take credit cards at your merch booth? Well, you can now!+
Ever been at a show, seen an awesome shirt, but didn’t have the cash for it? As a fan, this...
Book your own shows with ‘Indie on the Move’+
We always tell artists to be as self-reliant as possible — which includes booking your own shows! However, with most...
How to turn your fans into SUPER fans+
We’ve talked about how a loyal fanbase can work wonders for your band, but most artists probably are thinking “So, how do...
Fear Factory frontman “not surprised” with record labels collapsing+
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Shadows Fall frontman says “be careful of signing a record deal”+
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Roadrunner Europe is dead — kill abusive indie labels next!+
Two weeks ago, Roadrunner Records (arguably the biggest metal label in the world) saw all of their international offices shut down...
Aborted frontman compares touring Europe vs. U.S.+
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Chimaira frontman Mark Hunter talks pros and cons of DIY+
Chimaira frontdude Mark Hunter is no stranger to calling out bullshit. Whether it’s on his Twitter or in subsequent interviews, Mark...
The Zombie Apocalypse Tour!+
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The Agonist’s Alissa White-Gluz says record labels need to “dissolve”+
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The Devil’s Blood guitarist talks touring as an international band+
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How the Internet is changing metal+
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Software guitar amps vs. Real guitar amps+
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Layne Staley: Ten years gone+
I was reading Audriana Gate‘s article about the passing of Layne Staley, and felt I should write a quick post. You...
New Threat Signal video with a Metalluminati cameo (well, sort of!)+
A few weeks ago, Jeff went to Vegas to ambush our buddies in Threat Signal for one of our first interviews everrrrr....
Jeff Loomis offers advice to young bands and “bedroom guitar players”+
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Studio Recording and Production for Metal (Part 2)+
In Part 1, I talked about effective rehearsing and getting your songs arranged correctly. Hopefully, you are now at the stage...
Wasn’t tape-trading also “piracy?”+
Many people today condemn file-sharing as “piracy,” especially those who are deeper entrenched in the media cartel (obviously Lars, among others). From...