Metallica VS the Net: Round Number 100?

Paste magazine is now reporting that "Metallica is fighting the Internet again".

This time it's over some early reviews of of their new CD, Death Magnetic. Reportedly, they had allowed early access to several tracks for review...and then got upset that the reporters actually reviewed the CDs.

This happens shortly after another "Internet fight" in May.

The band's official statement can be found on their site.

Opinion: I'm glad I don't handle PR for these guys.

JG

Another Blog: Polyvibe Records.

I found an interesting blog by Polyvibe Records/Entertainment today. It's shared here, in the interest of helping promote the free exchange of information and ideas about music, and the music industry.

Many interesting thoughts and bits of news on that blog.

As always, just remember that all business decisions you make in this world are up to you, and you bear the responsibility for making your own career happen, if it ever does. These days, more than ever.

Hats off to you for taking the initiative and time to try.

Best,

JG

Shock the...Money?

Singer Peter Gabriel has gotten deeper into the Internet-entrepreneur game with a new entertainment/travel/lifestyle recommendation search engine. The former Genesis frontman is hoping the service will compete with amazon.com.

(Gabriel started experimenting years ago, and had his first major success, with on-line business models in 2000 when he co-founded OD2. The company provided digital music to clients such as MSN and Nokia,and later sold for nearly 20 Million dollars, reports CNN.com).

The new service is in beta testing now, and is due for a public launch in May, according to CNN.

Gabriel also expressed delight with the way that many musicians are now useing the internet to bypass traditional music distribution channels, and find thier own way to success.

Johnathan Coulton: from coder to professional songwriter in one year.

Here's another story about Songwriter Jonathan Coulton, who quit his "dilbert-like" existance and became an internet success story by writing one song a week...and promoting his website site 24/7.

http://potw.news.yahoo.com/s/potw/61785/how-to-become-a-rock-star

Good luck to him.

JG

Britney and her Manager: Update.

More problems with Britney Spears and her manager.

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1710362,00.html