2. Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast Tour Iron Maiden has announced the continuation of their Legacy of the Beast Tour, which promises to be a spectacular showcase of their career-spanning hits. The tour will include stops across multiple continents, featuring a setlist that covers their iconic discography. 3. Foo Fighters: Stadium Tour Foo Fighters are embarking on a massive stadium tour, bringing their high-energy rock anthems to fans around the globe. Known for their…
EX-GODSMACK DRUMMER REVEALS FIRST NEW GIG SINCE LEAVING THE BAND
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FILTER’S RICHARD PATRICK: “STREAMING HAS TAKEN A MASSIVE, MASSIVE TOLL ON OUR INDUSTRY”
Understanding Streaming Payouts One of the most contentious issues in the debate over streaming is the payout structure. On average, Spotify pays artists between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream. To put this into perspective, a song would need to be streamed approximately 250,000 times to earn $1,000. For emerging artists and even established ones, these figures highlight a significant drop in earnings compared to the era of physical album sales. Richard Patrick has been vocal…
METAL FANS PICK THE WORLD’S HEAVIEST BAND
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I PREVAIL SPLITS WITH VOCALIST BRIAN BURKHEISER
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FIRST ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF OASIS REUNION LINEUP REVEALED
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