so, as for the person titled "smartass", get a grip, download the songs and relax. if you hate it.. fine, but dont make a big deal over self promotion. remember. aside from "fans" here are also "fans" that are in "bands" that need any exposure possible. If you take a moment and listen you may find another group that you can be a "fan" of.
Rome wasnt built in a day and back before the internet, im sure warrel, sean, dave, lenny and jim were out flyering the windshileds of cars in clubs in local seattle. web posting is essentially the same, but now everyone has the anonimity of being pompass and "all knowing" from behind the keyboard.
Give me a break and lighten up!.. its all music, its all heavy and we are all trying to accomplish the same thing,
Matt / sbt