UM sold

[Greeno]

Hope this does not effect us as they change over.


Online Metal Community ULTIMATEMETAL.COM Acquired By METALAGES.COM - May 23, 2004

UltimateMetal.com, a popular online community for fans of heavy metal music, has officially been acquired by MetalAges.com. The following is an official statement on the matter by UltimateMetal.com head honcho Mark Bridgeman:

"On May 22, 2004, myself and Deron Blevins of MetalAges.com finalized details of the acquisition of UltimateMetal.com in its entirety by MetalAges.com.

"I started UltimateMetal.com in June 2000 as a webzine focused on the underground metal scene. Since then, and particularly with its refocusing in May 2001 as a forum-based community, UltimateMetal.com has grown to be (in my eyes) the best Metal discussion community online. With over 30,000 users, it has succeeded beyond my wildest imaginings.

"However, the time has now come for me to pass it on — I plan to spend time on other projects (music related and otherwise) and with my family.

"Deron is a dedicated fan of Metal in its various guises, as well as an excellent webmaster/designer. He is the owner of MetalAges.com, and also MetalAges Records, so has a keen understanding of the genre's fans, and its artists. He was the first person I approached when I decided to sell UltimateMetal.com because I know he is the perfect fit for the site and its cause.

Sez Deron: "I've known Mark for a long time now, and when he asked me if I was interested in taking over the site I couldn't pass it up! I love UltimateMetal.com and what it brings to the Metal community and I don't plan on letting the site die out in the hands of someone else who has no interest in what UltimateMetal.com is all about."

Continued Mark: "I will be working alongside Deron over the coming month or so as we make the final changeover. Nothing on UM will change, except for a server switch (which I'm sure many of you will be happy about!), and possible minor background goings-on. Most of it will be a seamless and transparent switchover. I'm sure Deron will fill you all in as he progresses.

"I will still be a presence on the site, and hope that you will all continue enjoying and supporting UltimateMetal.com as much as I will!

"For the final word: thank you to all the UM members, bands, and labels who have supported the site over the last four years. Special thanks to the UM team (Russell, Rodrigo, Nathan, Jax, Phillip, and Monika in particular), to Chris Barnes (now of HellrideMusic.com, but the original UM scribe!), our moderating team, and my family and friends.

"All the best, and I shall see you on the forums!"



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Ooops. I didn't see the announcement at the top of the board before posting this. Sorry about that.

 

[Fangface]

Long live UM, one of the most successful Metal communities indeed. Congrats to Mark & the whole UM team, old and new

The only drawback I see is that there are so many sub-forums now, what cause some of them to be almost ignored or at least unknown, like some unofficial bands' forums for example. I guess that's what happens with every online community growing so quickly.

 

[Burkhard]

Hope this does not effect us as they change over.

Probably not as long as "sold" doesn´t turn into "bought and sold".

 

[Hawk]

UM is sold to Deron Blevins. I know him, he's cool as fuck. He wants the best for the metal community He owns the record company that released the Power of Omens album.

Really, he is a great guy. UM is in good hands with him

 

[Wyvern]

I read Mark announcement yestarday. It seems mostly is a corporate thing and some cosmetic changes may be seen, but I guess we will always have this cozy place for our high IQ posts

BTW, can we get shares of it?

 

[baldyboy]

i'll take hawks word for it.so thats ok.
to be honest,cant see too many changes need doing,other than the obvious server upgrade.

wyvern,i'm with you on the shares-where do i get mine!

 

[MetalAges]

Plus I'm old school too! Hehe. Trust me you guys will still enjoy UM.com, oh and, don't ever call me corporate! I will be seeking comments, feedback etc. from all members soon as we move to the new server. Talk soon!

What's up Hawk and Demonmeister!

 

[JonnyD]

Plus I'm old school too! Hehe. Trust me you guys will still enjoy UM.com, oh and, don't ever call me corporate! I will be seeking comments, feedback etc. from all members soon as we move to the new server. Talk soon!

What's up Hawk and Demonmeister!

As long as you dont Change anything hahaha I think everything will be Cool Thanks for stopping by our Lil forum OLD SCHOOL IS THE BEST! .... and No worries if you want Comments and Feedback I can give ya plenty! I never shut up

 

[Wicked Child]

I never shut up

It's true.........

 

[JonnyD]

 

[delize]

 

[Wyvern]

oh and, don't ever call me corporate!

That means we cannot get shares on the company?

 

[MetalAges]

Hm...ok maybe corporate is good? ..... muha hahaha lol

 

[Hawk]

Plus I'm old school too! Hehe. Trust me you guys will still enjoy UM.com, oh and, don't ever call me corporate! I will be seeking comments, feedback etc. from all members soon as we move to the new server. Talk soon!

What's up Hawk and Demonmeister!

Hey Deron!

Good to hear from you. Great that you took over UM. Congratulations! Not that Mark was doing a bad job, but I hope you can add some improvements to our UM comunity. I'll be looking forward to that.
Corporate is good most of the time!

I hope everything is allright with you.

Rock on buddy!!