DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

[KH Luxord]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

Atreyu is on Hollywood Records, which is owned by ABC/Disney... so... real slim. Not to mention, they're extremely mainstream/popular currently.

Red Jumpsuit is even more popular, myspace wise... and are on Virgin records, which is one of the labels owned by EMI... one of the 4 major labels.


So, really... it isn't highly likely. At least in the near term. Try and stick to more indie bands, because we really do have good shots at them.

Drugstore managed to pick up Darkest Hour. And they are on Victory Records, really tough to get. Victory Records is heavily favored by all those metal/alternative rock fans. But, Darkest Hour still said yes, and asked for a widget, and I already stepped their song Demon(s). So, we have a chance at Atreyu.

[KH Luxord]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

I say no.

Okay, honestly, I love Dragonforce, but they would be terrible for FFR. Of course, obviously, because their songs are friggin long, and because ALL THEIR MUSIC SOUNDS THE SAME!

I would shoot more for getting a band like Rhapsody, or Sonata Arctica. They're less repetitive, and all their songs wouldn't be 200 BPM avmiss hell.

...Freedom Call is better then DF anyway.

P.S. If we ever got permission I got dibs on Fields of Despair!

Sulfer is right. You would have to whore every song by them that is on FFR. Fury of the Storm is good, but it still would be painful to play (knowing that it would be like FGO, and it would be like 6 min 3 sec), and also painful to step. So, I agree with Sulfer.

[Tasselfoot]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

1. don't double post.

2. victory records is an indie label, not a major label. atreyu is no longer on victory... so, while we do have a relationship of some kind with victory, they no longer have anything to do with atreyu.

beyond that.... never fear. the stuff we do behind closed doors is insane. i can't really discuss it at this point, but every day we strive to get bigger and bigger named bands, and push and push to get a foot in the door with the major labels.

[l Endorphin l]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

Screw Dragonforce, lets get some Joe Satriani or Steve Vai in here xD

[PsYcHoZeRoSk8eR]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

How about more bands of all types, why just limit ourselves when there is so much out there... Polka anyone?

Also, I vote for more William Hung or whatever his name is.

[chunky_cheese]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

We have darkest hour!?!?!

*steps all of their songs for widgets*

Jk I can't figure out simfiles :P

EDIT: THis has got to be the least intelligent post I've ever made, woot for field goal.

[KH Luxord]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

I steeped Demon(s) already. I just hope that Tass will accept it.

[DrugstoreCowboy]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

i dunno how i missed this. I have friends that know atreyu personally. I could talk to him/get contact info for atreyu, but like its been said, the label is who makes the decision and i dont see them saying yes, but it doesnt hurt to ask.

and Ill see what i can do with rja. i actually think theres a better chance for this band than the other.

[KH Luxord]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

i dunno how i missed this. I have friends that know atreyu personally. I could talk to him/get contact info for atreyu, but like its been said, the label is who makes the decision and i dont see them saying yes, but it doesnt hurt to ask.

and Ill see what i can do with rja. i actually think theres a better chance for this band than the other.

I could actually talk to the members of the band myself, if I wanted to. I could just send a letter to them because the band and I both live in Orange County, just on different sides. But I'll see what I can do. I let Alex (the lead vocals) know about it first, though. I know where he lives.

[Tasselfoot]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

creepy.

[Cj_leonine]

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we should get permission to use paris hilton songs. but they should be horribly stepped so no one will play them

Siggin' eventually.

[sente3]

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If we manage to get Atreyu, someone should deffinatly step Ex's and Oh's.

[KH Luxord]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

I'll take care of it. But the only reason I know where this guy lives is:

1. he lives in the OC (like I do)
2. I had to do a celebrity letter thing for school, so, yah.

There you go.

[Xandertrax]

Re: DrugstoreCowboy - Asking for permission from two bands

beyond that.... never fear. the stuff we do behind closed doors is insane. i can't really discuss it at this point, but every day we strive to get bigger and bigger named bands, and push and push to get a foot in the door with the major labels.

They actually have a stash of different label's CEO's in the FFR closet, and torture them individually, until they give us permission.

That's what I've heard.

P.S. Any chance of us getting the label Serjical Strike?

[Tasselfoot]

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Xander... talk to me on AIM. I'll see what I can find, make a phone call or two.

edit: of the label, fair to midland and buckethead are really the only worthwhile bands to go after....