Should I start a record label?
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Opeth17 said:It should be done sometime later this week. I have a couple large projects in the works and a couple other reviews I'm working on. This is really good stuff you've put together though. Noltem=win. In fact, there's my review.
good thing Noltem is instrumental
MFJ
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SonOfNun
Bill Ward's Red Pants
See my note in the other thread. Lyrics are so important that bands don't include them with their promos, nor did Marksveld. Though maybe for different reasons.
NAD
What A Horrible Night To Have A Curse
Most certainly.. do it. You will be happy with yourself if you do. This will boost your life up a notch and you will enjoy doing it. When it's finally released, you can sit back and say.."Yep, that's my release!" Espically with the great idea IMO of the HAMMERS re-issue demo... with possible bonus tracks of unrelased material? That would be killer and I would surely stock it in my distro.
I may do a label in the future myself.
Cheers and good luck. PM me if you ever wanna talk about it.
I may do a label in the future myself.
Cheers and good luck. PM me if you ever wanna talk about it.
Awesome - thanks.
I guess that's part of the plan - help press the release(s) with all that goes with them, but then supply to distros just because I know I'm going to have problems distributing on an individual level (time constraints, 2 kids, more excuses).
Of course I guess that's where the trading game comes in, and man, if I can avoid that and just shift my inventory for wholesale $...I gotta think about what's feasible/realistic/convenient. And we are talking limited quantities here (one off pressings).
I guess that's part of the plan - help press the release(s) with all that goes with them, but then supply to distros just because I know I'm going to have problems distributing on an individual level (time constraints, 2 kids, more excuses).
Of course I guess that's where the trading game comes in, and man, if I can avoid that and just shift my inventory for wholesale $...I gotta think about what's feasible/realistic/convenient. And we are talking limited quantities here (one off pressings).
MFJ
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I have to agree that this is rewarding work! Even though I've only made one small press, once you get that box with the final product in it... you just look for a minute and you are filled with happiness. Be it your music, your press, or whatever- it's just great. You should really go for this idea.
circus_brimstone
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Marksveld said:
Yeah, man. I actually thought of that before I posted a reply, but I didn't want to hound you.
If you want, I could review the demo for both Scandinavian Metal (as long as you're from there; can't remember if you are) and The Metal Observer. PM me if you're interested...
circus_brimstone
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One Inch Man said:
That's artwork one of my friends created. And, yes, it was indeed created using magic. :Spin:
Krilons Resa
Jerry's married?!
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Krilons Resa
Jerry's married?!
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Erik
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I bet most bands would include lyrics with the promos if they could, it's just that their labels are cheapasses... I've gotten lyrics with a cardboard promo like once -- surprisingly, Century Media sent a seperate lyrics sheet for Naglfar "Sheol"Opeth17 said:See my note in the other thread. Lyrics are so important that bands don't include them with their promos, nor did Marksveld. Though maybe for different reasons.
Ayeka
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Papa Josh
Minister of Propaganda
If you're looking to lose money then yes, by all means.
Sorry to say, a metal label is hard to keep a float.
But, if you do it, I'll support ya.
Sorry to say, a metal label is hard to keep a float.
But, if you do it, I'll support ya.
Demilich said:
haha amen. It's hard to find people who can really help too so running a label solo can be a task itself with 40+ hour work weeks
Jay, you got my full support brother. If there is ever anything i can help you with you got it.
joseph
