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Facebook Clarifies New Livestreaming Music Policy Changes

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Yesterday we reported on Facebook’s update to the Music policy, regarding livestreaming. This policy has been in place since 2018 (and they have not acted on banning any pages since this time) and updated on Friday, September 11th. Being that we have some experience with social media (our owner is a digital marketing expert for brands), we tried to shed a light on these changes and what they mean for bands. A representative of Facebook saw our post and reached out to us to clarify Facebook’s policy. Since we want to enlighten bands and fans on what is possible and what is prohibited, here is a synopsis of what the new rules really mean. 

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Sid McCray, Original Bad Brains Vocalist, Has Passed Away

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Legend of hardcore punk, Sid McCray who was the singer of pre-Bad brains group Mind Power, has died. No cause of death has been revealed at this time. News of his passing was shared by members of the punk community online. Sid was responsible for turning the Jazz-fusion based Mind Power on to the early punk rock, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and other heavy bands that led to their more aggressive sound when they formed Bad Brains. Sid would leave the nascent hardcore punk forefathers and he was replaced by HR just as they were getting started. Sid would remain an ally to the band, part of their road crew, a major supporter of the scene, and would occasionally perform with the group, such as this video below at Okay Space with D. Randall Blythe of Lamb of God, which you can see below. Rest in Power Sid, and we send our sympathies out to his family, fans, and crew at this time.Continue reading →


Facebook to Prohibit Bands from Certain Types of Livestreams On October 1st

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Facebook has revealed new plans to limit streamed events, according to the terms of their Facebook Music rules for the platform. Although like most changes with the monolithic social platform, it is designed to prevent abuse and litigation from record labels, DJ’s and cover song artists, it seems like a terrible misjudgment against artists and creators who utilize the platform. Effective October 1st Facebook announced that musicians will not be allowed to “use videos on our Products to create a music listening experience.” The rule change comes with the threat that bands will have their account banned or deleted for failure to comply. Especially following the pandemic, bands and artists have taken to streaming for a variety of purposes for promotion and profit, and Facebook even instituted a tip jar type payment platform, in an attempt to compete with Twitch and YouTube Live videos. Facebook has turned around on this idea and now states they want their technology to be used to connect family and friends to one another, not to connect musicians to their fans. Read Facebook’s full statement.Continue reading →


Holy Roar Records Founder Alex Fitzpatrick Denies Allegations of Rape and Assault

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In a story that has rocked the industry, Holy Roar Records founder Alex Fitzpatrick was accused last week on September 7th, by two women of rape and assault via social media posts, and since then a third woman has come forward with similar claims. Now Alex has denied the allegations against him and vowed to clear his name. “These allegations are false, and I am doing everything I can to clear my name. I immediately instructed solicitors to help me defend my name and reputation. For legal reasons, I am advised by my solicitors, at this stage, to refrain from making further comments. I have also resigned with immediate effect from my businesses to enable me to focus on clearing my name.” HehasresignbedfromHRRtofdocusonhisdefense. Continue reading →


Job For A Cowboy Names Navene Koperweis their New Drummer, Shares More New Album Details

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Job For A Cowboy has announced legendary progressive and Death Metal drummer Navene Koperweis (Animosity, Animals As Leaders, Entheos) as their new drummer for their upcoming new album. Koperweis replaces Jon “The Charn” Rice (The Red Chord, Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats, Scorpion Child, Umbra Vitae). The band and Metal Sucks shared part two of their exclusive interview. The band already confirmed recording a new full-length this fall with Jason Suecoff, and are expecting a release again thorough their longtime label Metal Blade in the first half of 2020. Their previous album, 2014’s Sun Eater was just released on deluxe vinyl recently. 

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Lacuna Coil’s “Black Anima: Live from the Apocalypse LiveStream” Concert Taking Place Today

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Lacuna Coil is airing their exclusive “Black Anima: Live from the Apocalypse LiveStream”   on September 11th at 3PM ET via A-Live. The band is performing their new album “Black Anima” in full for the first time at Alcatraz Club, which will include songs never performed live, rare footage of backstage and BTS moments, and a spectacle that will match or even outdo “The 119 Show’ tour. The long-running Milan-based Gothic Heavy metal band released Black Anima via Century Media on October 11th, 2019. 

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #488: Andy Dowling on Productivity

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Matt and Curtis welcome back friend of the show Andy Dowling of Lord and The Andy Social Podcast to talk about his tips for better productivity. Dumb and Dumbest #488 is live and it’s an interview with Andy Dowling on Productivity! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dark Tranquility Shares New Single “Phantom Days”, New Album “Moment” Incoming

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Dark Tranquility has shared a new single, “Phantom Days”, the first new single from their forthcoming album Moment, which will be released on November 20 via Century Media. Pre-orders are live for the album at the link below. Listen to the single now and watch a visualizer!Continue reading →