Complete Blood Alliance Release Dates (sample clip link inside)

[Power_Metal_Dom]

Kind words from a true gent, Steve. Cheers guys, I blushed! Shame the JP date got pushed back a bit. I wonder if there's an obvious reason I'm missing for why there haven't been any PQ singles? Often bands these days put out a single or two even before the album is released to get word out. Is that a personal preference for albums or a label decision I wonder.

 

[Symphony]

I would certainly not object to the idea of a single.....there are a few candidates on the new record for that but "radio edits" would be needed lol!

 

[Kingface]

I was meaning to ask about possible Power Quest singles but never got round to it, an idea for the next record perhaps?

 

[AlexJacobii]

Going to have to wait another week...it had better be worth it! As if a PQ record could possibly not be worth the wait haha. I also think the single idea is a good idea, but I understand that making "radio edits" would be necessary on most songs PQ does and that would be a bit of a hassle.

 

[Indestructible]

Releasing singles and all that is also pricey right?

 

[armeckthefirst]

awww i have to wait until april.... i would love to buy an import but i'm an unemployed 16 year old so cash is pretty short. lol. and i'm not gonna pirate one.

 

[Indestructible]

lol unemployed 16 yaer old lol. if you don't pirate one, you won't have one =D

 

[Symphony]

For the love of God....please don't advocate pirating/stealing music!

 

[Indestructible]

So, just to let myself know man. Is it not allowed to talk about piracy on the forum?

 

[Symphony]

It's not really cool to suggest that piracy in itself is OK and is anything other than stealing!

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

@Symphony

+1

 

[Indestructible]

It's not really cool to suggest that piracy in itself is OK and is anything other than stealing!

But you know man, for people like me who live in the middle of nowhere(israel), it's the only option that's left.

 

[Symphony]

A friend of mine, also in the music business, has a great approach to this topic. Before he will even discuss this issue he asks "Do you accept that taking something that is a commercial product, without paying for it, is wrong?" If you don't accept that as a fact, he won't discuss it with you.

It's not the only option is it? If you have the means to illegally get music/film or whatever from the Internet....then you also have the means to order and pay for it via the Internet......unless you are not legally old enough to own a credit/debit card, which is a different matter.

The reality of the situation is that everyone who illegally obtains my music is actually stealing from me......it's not a concept that sits comfortably with me that's for sure

 

[Indestructible]

I have no credit card, my parents don't have one either, I have no clue how to order from the internet....you see. It's the only option that's left, for me at least.

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignorantia_juris_non_excusat

 

[Indestructible]

Not knowing how to order from the internet is ignorance? That's new.

 

[moleSG]

Not really tricky to order online, dude.
If you have a bank account, you could set up something like a Paypal to pay for stuff online which I don't think even requires a card. Even if you don't, I believe it's possible to buy things like Pre-paid cards you can use online. Do a little research.

I don't really think it's cool to advocate pirating someone's music, let alone in their own forum....

 

[1928]

I completely agree.

I cannot believe someone would directly advocate piracy in the forum... let alone to Steve himself! Absolutely disrespectful.

I've stated several times how I've pirated a lot... and while I won't defend it and try to say it's right or good in any way (other than exposing me to new music - Stratovarius has been the biggest musical influence in my life, and I probably never would have come across them otherwise in the States), I spend every last cent of my free money I can on CDs and band clothing and concerts because I am a diehard supporter of artists. Even as a college student I try to do all I can.

I realize the situation may be a little different in Israel than the United States, for whatever reasons there may be... but there's still no excuse for publicly condoning theft under the eyes of the guy who is leading the band you say you're a fan of.

Just my two cents (or dollars, from the length of that little rant)! Let's make sure this stays civil, if we continue to discuss it at all. We could always make another thread concerning the issue, since it's such a controversial and hot topic.

 

[Symphony]

I've done just that guys and created a new thread for all this type of stuff

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...egal-download-music-business-2011-thread.html

 

[Andiferum]

It's interesting that Israel is brought up as a point of why music cannot be accessed. Israel is one of the fastest growing markets in music industry currently. Several friends' bands have gotten out there recently and even played to larger audiences than they would back home or elsewhere in Europe. Explain to me how all those people making the industry thrive out there are doing this if there's no other option?