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-Gavin- said:you poseur.
I can name countless bands i know personally that do it for the passion and love of metal.
And money is merely a good addition.
Then again, think of it this way; most musicians (no, not Alexi) have normal day jobs which they have to take a leave from while touring or playing wherever, and most often than not it's a payless leave. Now of course they do it happily but that won't pay the bills and fill their stomachs. Love of metal if a beautiful ideal, but unless you have some helluva rich parents to fund your little hobby you cannot give charity gigs till the end of times.