Share 'Future of the music industry'

What do you think is the future of rock-n-roll / metal as we know it? Do you think it's changed forever? Do you just as easily buy cds from underground acts as you do major acts? Care to share your thoughts on THE CLEAR CHANNEL? If you were to offer advise to a new band what would it be? If you have any questions that would be great to add to the list let me know.