Metallica now on iTunes

joeq · 28th July 2006

Metallica, long resistant, joining iTunes

Friday, July 28, 2006; Posted: 10:23 a.m. EDT (14:23 GMT)

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Hard rockers Metallica, who long refused to make available individual songs from its albums for sale online, has begun doing so on the iTunes Music Store.

story on CNN

T_R_S · 28th July 2006

Because they finally figured out how much money they were loosing out on.

adrianex · 28th July 2006

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Originally Posted by T_R_S

Because they finally figured out how much money they were loosing out on.

yeap....

Acoustic Cloud · 28th July 2006

After St. Anger, they deserve to lose all their money. New one is coming too, wooopeeee! Watching Lars speak on public TV during the napster "watergate hearings", I couldnt decide whether he was Bill, or Ted.....

If they had a 95% restocking fee for returning the last cd, I would fight hard for my quarter ....

eh

e~!

Acoustic Cloud · 28th July 2006

Site has some funny double posting thing goin on.

sorry.....

not_so_new · 28th July 2006

I assume this thread will be moved soon.......

So Acoustic Cloud.... I just read your sig "If the Earth wasnt created, where'd all the dirt come from?" and I wanted to ask if you were joking.... you are joking right? I hope anyway.

Killahurts · 28th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by not_so_new

I "If the Earth wasnt created, where'd all the dirt come from?"

Answer the question.

Acoustic Cloud · 28th July 2006

Hmmm, joking? About what??

Im not understanding what the question is?

Creationism?? Evolutionism? Micro Evolutionism?

Whats up??

Matt Grondin · 28th July 2006

I don't know, but here's everything you need to know about dirt:

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

And this has what to do with Metallica, I have no idea.

joeq · 28th July 2006

who is left?

who is not on iTunes?

the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, who else?

Acoustic Cloud · 28th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobby12

I don't know, but here's everything you need to know about dirt:

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

And this has what to do with Metallica, I have no idea.

I dont know! But it seemed somebody thought so?

max cooper · 28th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeq

who is left?

who is not on iTunes?

AC stike DC

Also, availability changes in different countries and some albums are partial, mostly because of contractual stuff.

I think it's funny how people submit petitions to iTunes in the form of playlists urging them to add acts that aren't represented. Like iTunes wasn't aware of the Beatles and it was an oversight or something.

John Peacock · 28th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeq

who is left?

who is not on iTunes?

the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, who else?

I can't ever find who I'm looking for on iTunes. Lots of artists are missing, and major parts of other artist's catalog.

-Jp

not_so_new · 28th July 2006

Sorry... nope has nothing to do with Metallica. I just see things on people's sig lines some times and I have to scratch my head sorry guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acoustic Cloud

Hmmm, joking? About what??

Im not understanding what the question is?

Creationism?? Evolutionism? Micro Evolutionism?

Whats up??

What do you mean "what's up?" I thought I asked a pretty simple question,

Quote:

Originally Posted by me

I just read your sig "If the Earth wasnt created, where'd all the dirt come from?" and I wanted to ask if you were joking.... you are joking right?

Simple question is all.

TheReal7 · 28th July 2006

sorry for posting this in the Metallica post....but he is watching. Thought you should know

AcousTronic · 29th July 2006

Metalica was my favorite band in their hayday, (Whiplash/ Kill Em All/Ride The Lightning)... but as soon as I heard "In Justice for All", I knew they were heading down the path of "commercial mass destruction". I forgot about 'em after that... So they are still making music?

It's amazing how some bands don't know when to call it a day and just go live on some huge @ss boat in the Caribbean... with strippers and 8balls abound...

MixingStick · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcousTronic

Metalica was my favorite band in their hayday, (Whiplash/ Kill Em All/Ride The Lightning)... but as soon as I heard "In Justice for All", I knew they were heading down the path of "commercial mass destruction". I forgot about 'em after that... So they are still making music?
..

What he said

Sqye · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReal7

sorry for posting this in the Metallica post....but he is watching. Thought you should know

OHHHMIGOD - THAT IS HYSTERICAL. HOLY SH&T.

I JUST CAN'T KEEP IT UP WITH THAT BASTARD STARING AT ME LIKE THAT.

GO AWAY - YOU NASTY LITTLE MONSTER, AND LEAVE ME BE !!!!!!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT - I THOUGHT I BROKE UP WITH YOU ALREADY, PUSSY.

GO BACK INTO YOUR HIGH HOLY HOLE, I SAY.

BACK, BACK - - -BACK ---THOSE ALLURING EYES ----

NO, I WON'T FALL FOR THIS AGAIN,

NOT AGAIN - I CAN'T DO THIS AGAIN,

I JUST CANT. FORGIVE ME, PUSSY.

OUT OF MY LIFE - BEGONE, YOU VIAL THING. YOU MOCK ME,

AND LAUGH AND TWIST AT MY VERY SOUL, MY LITTLE MEOW-MIX,

WITH THE BLACK HEART OF THE VERY DEVIL HIMSELF. NO MORE!

NO MORE!!! I SAY!

BEGONE, YOU PATHETIC TRIFFLING LITTLE FLEA-RIDDEN BAG UH FURBALLS.

Sqye · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killahurts

Answer the question.

BTW- I LOVE YOUR SIG

Sqye · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReal7

sorry for posting this in the Metallica post....but he is watching. Thought you should know

owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Sqye · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReal7

sorry for posting this in the Metallica post....but he is watching. Thought you should know

sorry guys, i just had to keep that going - that is just toooooo frickin' funny

Acoustic Cloud · 29th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by not_so_new

Sorry... nope has nothing to do with Metallica. I just see things on people's sig lines some times and I have to scratch my head sorry guys.

What do you mean "what's up?" I thought I asked a pretty simple question,

Simple question is all.

Hmmm, I scratched my head when I first saw your sig also. However, I didnt deem it neccesary to call you on it, or to question you about it. So I guess to answer your question as best as I can, no, I am not joking. Simple enough?

TheReal7 · 30th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReal7

sorry for posting this in the Metallica post....but he is watching. Thought you should know

Remember....he's watching

not_so_new · 30th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acoustic Cloud

Hmmm, I scratched my head when I first saw your sig also. However, I didnt deem it neccesary to call you on it, or to question you about it. So I guess to answer your question as best as I can, no, I am not joking. Simple enough?

The funniest part about is what my signature is really about.....

LOL

Rock on man! Have a good one.

Acoustic Cloud · 30th July 2006

[QUOTE=not_so_new]The funniest part about is what my signature is really about.....

QUOTE]

ehe, Im not really one to ask someone about incomplete sentences, I dont really care that much. But what does that mean? Just a simple question....help me stop scratchin muh head, son??

Fast Castle · 30th July 2006

If earth wasn't created, then where'd Metallica come from?

u b k · 30th July 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobby12

I don't know, but here's everything you need to know about dirt:

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

And this has what to do with Metallica, I have no idea.

well, dirt is a much better album than anything metallica ever produced, and every bit as horribly overproduced.

i kid!

actually, no i don't.

gregoire
del
ubk
.

joeq · 30th July 2006

I so rarely start threads.

It's very gratifying to see one that I started evolve into a thoughtful, wide ranging discussion of the changing nature of the music business.

Fast Castle · 30th July 2006

Point taken Joeq.

Lars and the boys didn't like peer-to-peer file sharing, because in that scenario they got no cash.

This make Metallica angry.

In the case of iTunes Metallica does receive money.

So, truth is I'm not sure what their concession to iTunes signifies, or why they held out so long. Why, for example, is Radiohead holding out? I suppose they make more money selling cds, and people will buy Radiohead cds.

Anyone know what the artist makes from iTunes sales? A percentage, an initial lump sum?

I don't think the decision to be or not to be on iTunes is based on principles, artistic or political. I think it comes down to the cash.

maskedman72 · 30th July 2006

you mean to tell me that dam cat has been watcing me everytime?

28th July 2006	#1
joeq Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 9,922 Thread Starter	Metallica now on iTunes Metallica, long resistant, joining iTunes Friday, July 28, 2006; Posted: 10:23 a.m. EDT (14:23 GMT) LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Hard rockers Metallica, who long refused to make available individual songs from its albums for sale online, has begun doing so on the iTunes Music Store. story on CNN

28th July 2006	#4
Acoustic Cloud Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2006 Location: around the corner Posts: 1,990	After St. Anger, they deserve to lose all their money. New one is coming too, wooopeeee! Watching Lars speak on public TV during the napster "watergate hearings", I couldnt decide whether he was Bill, or Ted..... If they had a 95% restocking fee for returning the last cd, I would fight hard for my quarter ....ehe~! __________________ If the Earth wasnt created, where'd all the dirt come from?

28th July 2006	#6
not_so_new Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,695	I assume this thread will be moved soon....... So Acoustic Cloud.... I just read your sig "If the Earth wasnt created, where'd all the dirt come from?" and I wanted to ask if you were joking.... you are joking right? I hope anyway. __________________ Michael

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Matt Grondin I like lamp Joined: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,402	I don't know, but here's everything you need to know about dirt: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil And this has what to do with Metallica, I have no idea. __________________ Matt Grondin The Parlor Recording Studio New Orleans, LA http://www.theparlorstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/theparlorstudio matt@theparlorstudio.com Follow our build!: http://tinyurl.com/8yzrt8v

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AcousTronic Gear nut Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 112	Metalica was my favorite band in their hayday, (Whiplash/ Kill Em All/Ride The Lightning)... but as soon as I heard "In Justice for All", I knew they were heading down the path of "commercial mass destruction". I forgot about 'em after that... So they are still making music? It's amazing how some bands don't know when to call it a day and just go live on some huge @ss boat in the Caribbean... with strippers and 8balls abound... __________________ John http://www.myspace.com/johnnycmusic

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T_R_S Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Canuk Posts: 5,278	Because they finally figured out how much money they were loosing out on.

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Acoustic Cloud Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2006 Location: around the corner Posts: 1,990	[QUOTE=not_so_new]The funniest part about is what my signature is really about..... QUOTE] ehe, Im not really one to ask someone about incomplete sentences, I dont really care that much. But what does that mean? Just a simple question....help me stop scratchin muh head, son??

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Fast Castle Gear Head Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 69	If earth wasn't created, then where'd Metallica come from?

30th July 2006	#30
maskedman72 Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 1,456	you mean to tell me that dam cat has been watcing me everytime?

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