Dumb and Dumbest Episode #438: Contracts, Lawyers and More! A Conversation with Ula Gehret


Matt interviews music business legend Ula Gehret. They talk about his career, his company Clandestine Music, and all the questions bands often ask about legal issues. Dumb and Dumbest #438 is streaming now and it’s all about Contracts, Lawyers and More! A Conversation with Ula Gehret. Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #437: How to Not Step on People’s Toes


Matt and Curtis give you a lesson on civility and how to “kill em with kindness”.Dumb and Dumbest #437 is streaming now and it’s all about How to Not Step on People’s Toes! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #436: “Just Do It” With Greg Kennelty


G-Money is back! And he is co-hosting with Matt! They talk all about music journalism, getting started in the business, and his upcoming new EP from his band Hearse For Sale! Dumb and Dumbest #436 is streaming now and it’s all about “Just Do It” With Greg Kennelty! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #435: Eyal Levi Of URM Academy on Online Education, & Underground Music


Eyal Levi URM Academy is one of the most respected names in heavy music and music education online. Matt and Curtis interview Eyal to get his many perspectives on the business.  Dumb and Dumbest #435 is streaming now and it’s all about Eyal Levi Of URM Academy on Online Education, Underground Music, and More! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Sinsaenum – Repulsion For Humanity


The roots of supergroup Sinsaenum date back to 1998 when DragonForce bassist Frédéric Leclercq decided he wanted to try something a little different, and a little nastier. The project lay dormant for years, but in 2010 Leclercq eventually made things happen by joining forces with fellow Frenchmen, Seth, bassist Heimoth, and guitarist Stéphane Buriez of Loudblast. Now playing guitar, he also recruited the dual vocal partnership of Attila Csihar of black metal titans Mayhem, and Sean Zatorsky of Dååth. The bands’ line-up is completed by former Slipknot drummer and general legend Joey Jordison.Continue reading


Six Feet Under Bassist Releasing Solo Album


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Six Feet Under bassist Jeff Hughell has released his new solo album Chaos Labyrinth, available at jeffhughell.com. Guests on this record include Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Sadus, Death), Alex Webster (Cannibal Corpse), Sean Martinez (Rings Of Saturn) on the title track, as well as Matt Sotelo (Decrepit Birth), Ola Englund (Feared, The Haunted) and Kevin Talley (Black Dahlia Murder, Daath).


An Infectious Resurrection – An Interview With Chimaira


Chimaira 20131It’s often said that struggle and strife creates the best art and this rings especially true for Ohio’s favourite hybrid metal act, Chimaira. After a two year period of internal turmoil and continuous line-up changes the band is back with a brand new album Crown of Phantoms and are stronger than ever. Vocalist Mark Hunter discusses with Ghost Cult the emotional journey he’s embarked upon to be where he is now.Continue reading


Chimaira – Crown Of Phantoms


chimaira-Crown-of-PhantomsOver the last few years, Chimaira have been through tons of upheaval. The band are no strangers to line-up changes throughout their existence, but this time around only singer Mark Hunter remained. The current lineup consists of (former) Daath, Dirge Within and Bleed The Sky members. Let’s see whether Chimaira 2.0 is able to keep the flame alive.Continue reading