by Metal Insider | Aug 28, 2009 | Shady Business
Korn has announced its next release will come in the form of four digital EPs rather than a formal album. Some non-metal bands like Radiohead and the Bouncing Souls have toyed with the idea of foregoing albums for periodic EPs/singles, and I applaud the idea. It...
by Metal Insider | Jul 29, 2009 | Piracy, Shady Business
I couldn’t help myself. This Pirate Bay sale was never going to be all smooth sailing (sorry, too easy!). We already knew would-be purchaser Global Gaming Factory had yet to raise the nearly $8 million it needed by the end of July. And as the 31st draws near,...
by Metal Insider | Jun 22, 2009 | Shady Business
There goes my summer vacation! The Federal Trade Commission has announced plans to issue guidelines and monitor blogs for accepting undisclosed payments or gifts in exchange for favorable coverage: Many bloggers have accepted perks such as free laptops, trips to...
by Metal Insider | May 28, 2009 | Shady Business
Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff spoke at the All Things Digital Conference this week and had some interesting things to say, especially in light of Ticketmaster’s recent legal woes. He’s surprisingly candid when discussing subsidiary ticket re-sale site...
by Metal Insider | May 27, 2009 | Shady Business
Ticketmaster, always known for its sparkling public image, is facing two major class action lawsuits in New Jersey and Massachusetts along with some serious allegations. Pollstar reports the suits address how TM conducts business with its subsidiary ticket-resale site...