I logged onto audiogalaxy today, and every single MP3 seems to be marked with an 'x'... Unavailable...Must be the law suit I heard they were in...
Audiogalaxy... Gone!?!
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I logged onto audiogalaxy today, and every single MP3 seems to be marked with an 'x'... Unavailable...Must be the law suit I heard they were in...
changso
Neverending dreamer...
Analog_Kid
One of the Ancients of UM
RIAA, NMPA Reach Settlement With Audiogalaxy.com
Recording Industry Association of America, National Music Publishers Association Reach Settlement with Audiogalaxy.com
New York, NY, June 17, 2002 The recording industry, music publishers and songwriters announced today that they have reached an out-of-court settlement with Audiogalaxy.com, the Napster-like clone, which requires Audiogalaxy to stop the infringement of copyrighted works on their peer-to-peer network.
The agreement follows a lawsuit filed in late May accusing Audiogalaxy of facilitating and encouraging widespread copyright infringement a last resort step after repeated efforts to warn the firm of their liability were ignored or resulted in ineffective attempts to fix the problem. The suit was brought by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), on behalf of its member labels, and the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), on behalf of the music publisher principals of its licensing affiliate, The Harry Fox Agency, Inc.
The settlement reached would allow Audiogalaxy to operate a "filter-in" system, which requires that for any music available, the songwriter, music publisher, and/or recording company must first consent to the use and sharing of the work. The other key provision of the agreement is for Audiogalaxy to pay the music publishers and recording industry a substantial sum based on Audiogalaxy's assets and interest in resolving this case quickly.
"We are pleased to settle this case quickly. This is a victory for everyone who cares about protecting the value of music," said Hilary Rosen, Chairman and CEO of the RIAA. "This should serve as a wake-up call to the other networks that facilitate unauthorized copying. The responsibility for implementing systems that allow for the authorized use of copyrighted works rests squarely on the shoulders of the peer-to-peer network."
"The message is clear there is no place on the Internet for services that exploit creators' work without fair compensation," added Edward P. Murphy, President and CEO, NMPA. "Such services hurt creators and hurt the legitimate Internet businesses that wish to comply with the law and compensate the creators. The swift resolution of this matter is thus a double victory that creators and legitimate Internet businesses should join in hailing." (more)
Audiogalaxy.com, based in Austin, Texas, was one of the more heavily trafficked file-sharing websites.
The Recording Industry Association of America is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Its mission is to foster a business and legal climate that supports and promotes our members' creative and financial vitality. Its members are the record companies that comprise the most vibrant national music industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 90% of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States.
In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect intellectual property rights worldwide and the First Amendment rights of artists; conduct consumer industry and technical research; and monitor and review - - state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum, and Diamond sales awards, Los Premios De Oro y Platino, an award celebrating Latin music sales.
The National Music Publishers Association, Inc., founded in 1917, works to protect and advance the interests of the music publishing industry. With over 900 members, the NMPA represents the most important and influential music publishing firms throughout the United States.
The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. provides an information source, clearing house and monitoring service for licensing musical copyrights, and acts as licensing agent for more than 27,000 music publisher principals, who in turn represent the interests of more than 160,000 songwriters. Besides the core business functions of licensing, collections and distribution of royalties, HFA conducts periodic record company and other user audits on behalf of its principals. HFA is the licensing affiliate of the National Music Publishers Association.
Recording Industry Association of America, National Music Publishers Association Reach Settlement with Audiogalaxy.com
New York, NY, June 17, 2002 The recording industry, music publishers and songwriters announced today that they have reached an out-of-court settlement with Audiogalaxy.com, the Napster-like clone, which requires Audiogalaxy to stop the infringement of copyrighted works on their peer-to-peer network.
The agreement follows a lawsuit filed in late May accusing Audiogalaxy of facilitating and encouraging widespread copyright infringement a last resort step after repeated efforts to warn the firm of their liability were ignored or resulted in ineffective attempts to fix the problem. The suit was brought by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), on behalf of its member labels, and the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), on behalf of the music publisher principals of its licensing affiliate, The Harry Fox Agency, Inc.
The settlement reached would allow Audiogalaxy to operate a "filter-in" system, which requires that for any music available, the songwriter, music publisher, and/or recording company must first consent to the use and sharing of the work. The other key provision of the agreement is for Audiogalaxy to pay the music publishers and recording industry a substantial sum based on Audiogalaxy's assets and interest in resolving this case quickly.
"We are pleased to settle this case quickly. This is a victory for everyone who cares about protecting the value of music," said Hilary Rosen, Chairman and CEO of the RIAA. "This should serve as a wake-up call to the other networks that facilitate unauthorized copying. The responsibility for implementing systems that allow for the authorized use of copyrighted works rests squarely on the shoulders of the peer-to-peer network."
"The message is clear there is no place on the Internet for services that exploit creators' work without fair compensation," added Edward P. Murphy, President and CEO, NMPA. "Such services hurt creators and hurt the legitimate Internet businesses that wish to comply with the law and compensate the creators. The swift resolution of this matter is thus a double victory that creators and legitimate Internet businesses should join in hailing." (more)
Audiogalaxy.com, based in Austin, Texas, was one of the more heavily trafficked file-sharing websites.
The Recording Industry Association of America is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Its mission is to foster a business and legal climate that supports and promotes our members' creative and financial vitality. Its members are the record companies that comprise the most vibrant national music industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 90% of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States.
In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect intellectual property rights worldwide and the First Amendment rights of artists; conduct consumer industry and technical research; and monitor and review - - state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum, and Diamond sales awards, Los Premios De Oro y Platino, an award celebrating Latin music sales.
The National Music Publishers Association, Inc., founded in 1917, works to protect and advance the interests of the music publishing industry. With over 900 members, the NMPA represents the most important and influential music publishing firms throughout the United States.
The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. provides an information source, clearing house and monitoring service for licensing musical copyrights, and acts as licensing agent for more than 27,000 music publisher principals, who in turn represent the interests of more than 160,000 songwriters. Besides the core business functions of licensing, collections and distribution of royalties, HFA conducts periodic record company and other user audits on behalf of its principals. HFA is the licensing affiliate of the National Music Publishers Association.
Austin7
Third Eye Guy
Thorns of Sorrow
My pic is squished
yourdeadgroom
Black Stone Wielder
Alcapoth
S t a r E
Yes, I must say that this comes off as quite of a disappointment.
Yep, life is gonna suck for a while, that's for damn certain...gotta deal with it, I guess.
Yep, life is gonna suck for a while, that's for damn certain...gotta deal with it, I guess.
Opethfan1980
Jaded and Gaunt
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blackspirit
there are no words left
Shit happens, I know a lot of metal
bands will lose on this. Audiogalaxy
was my way of finding new music.
bands will lose on this. Audiogalaxy
was my way of finding new music.
Faaaaaaack!
Oh well I suppose I should at least be happy that I go the 2 new Opeth songs yesterday, just before AG shut up shop........... For some reason I can't bring myself to smile though.
It's gonna be another couple of months at least before we see the BWP rerelease around here..........
Oh well I suppose I should at least be happy that I go the 2 new Opeth songs yesterday, just before AG shut up shop........... For some reason I can't bring myself to smile though.
It's gonna be another couple of months at least before we see the BWP rerelease around here..........
Lutz
Member
Fuck the RIAA. I can't believe this. AG, was for me what it was for many of you, a source to search out new bands and look into them. FUCK I'm pissed.
Anybody know another program to download music?
Anybody know another program to download music?
Well, that leaves me a bit stranded. Kazaa is a filthy pile, and WinMX is a pain... I'd use DC, but first I'd need to find a hub that had anything I wanted.
Belial
Rainbow Demon
I'm pissed at this! My search for new bands to listen to has been stopped cold by this. Now I need to look for something else.
Parasite
Captain Evil
JesterOfDeath
AKA Addicted To Death
This is bullshit!! I don't know about you guys, but the reason why i bought 50 cd's in half a year, was because of AG!!!! I downloaded Opeth, ended up buying every CD! I downloaded In Flames, ended up buying every CD!! the List goes on and on!! I'm am so fuckin' pissed!! How the fuck am i gonna be able to hear more bands!!
Jim LotFP
The Keeper of Metal
Originally posted by JesterOfDeath
This is bullshit!! I don't know about you guys, but the reason why i bought 50 cd's in half a year, was because of AG!!!! I downloaded Opeth, ended up buying every CD! I downloaded In Flames, ended up buying every CD!! the List goes on and on!! I'm am so fuckin' pissed!! How the fuck am i gonna be able to hear more bands!!
How do you think metal survived before the internet?
Use your brain and stop wanting everything handed to you.
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