Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Does EC hold auditions for talented artists interested in becoming band members?
Answer: Yes. All prospective band members are required to sign a contract to protect both parties. A contract makes the terms clear and prevents any future potential for misunderstandings. Additionally, a contract prevents 'dick wads' from posing as an interested artist with other clandestine motives in mind. Seriously, this has actually been happening of late, so we're smashing it in the mouth to send a clear message. If you're a serious artist, willing to travel, have resources to support your music, a great professional attitude, you're at least 18 or have incredible parents willing to support you and think you have the talent to make it; we are always interested in listening. Just contact us through myspace at www.myspace.com/elctrikchair include: Your first and last name, physical address and a phone number where you can be contacted.
Question: Does Dust2Dust Music Network USA endorse the old school "DRUGS, SEX AND ROCK & ROLL" philosophy.
Answer: No. It's 2000 something. Update, drugs, sex and rock-n-roll, was many of your parent's 'butt rock" battle cry. We're not shrinks or interested in judging anyone, just committed to what we know is necessary for us to be in position to deliver our best. It may come as a shock but NOT leaning on artificial crutches is a way of life for us.
We encourage everyone to give serious thought to how terrorists finance weapons that are used to wound and kill U.S., and ally soldiers as well as innocent civilians around the world.
Elctrikchair is honored to do their small part to protect fans, friends and family. Sixteen U.S. veterans are members of the Elctrikchair family, one of them, Andrew and Bob's late grandfather retired honorably after thirty-seven years of military service to our country receiving a purple heart and serving tours in Korea and Vietnam. All members of the U.S. military and their commrades in battle are a valued part of our extended family.
Questions: What is Dust2Dust Music Network USA?
Answer: Formed from a group of core supporters of EC, it is now EC's professional management team.
Question: Does Dust2Dust Music Network USA support or endorse music or talent competitions like 'battle of the bands or artist idols?'
Answer: No. While battle of the bands competitions are usually the result of good intentioned originators it's difficult if not impossible to ensure that a competition is, fair; judged by qualified people, free of corrupting influences [retired rock star parents] and not controlled by mainstream financiers [big business money]. Perhaps this is best explained by ELCTRIKCHAIR.
"If we wanted to compete, we'd join a fu%k$ng football or hockey team, we're musicians; we play music which is what we prefer to do. Individual people will decide for themselves, what they like and what they don't. We're not interested in force feeding music with marketing and money. That's the mainstream's deal. In the mainstream all you need is a pretty face, nice legs and a short skirt or a lot of money to auto-tune your vocals and over produce your sound, then you can live a lie. In the underground, you only need talent and guts. That's why the only mainstream artists or bands we respect are the one's that started with nothing and grew into something without leaning on wealthy parents, major investors or major corporate sponsors. Investors and sponsors are cool if they earned their way and didn't have it handed to them, otherwise they'll always be out of touch with our friends in the underground and if they can't be 'real' we don't want or need them."
Question: How are metal bands classified by DUST2DUST MUSIC NETWORK USA?
Answer: As follows:
LEGENDARY
Established bands or artists (contemporary or historical) that have been performing professionally for twenty years plus and have influenced current bands. The key is; have they made a serious contribution to the underground music audience.
INTERNATIONAL
Any band that has performed professionally in a foreign country for an audience of more than thirty.
NATIONAL
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of touring successfully throughout the United States.
REGIONAL
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of touring successfully in states surrounding their domicle (where they live).
LOCAL
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of performing professionally in their home state or municipality.
COVER BANDS / ARTISTS
Bands or artists that possess a documented track record of performing music written by other well regarded artists. Cover bands/artists rarely if ever perform original music.
Question: How can I contribute to the continuing success of the underground metal scene?
Answer: Know the difference between mainstream radio over-produced noise and raw underground metal. Then you should be attending every underground metal show with or without money.
Question: What qualifies Dust2Dust Music Network USA as an underground music network?
Answer: Dust2Dust Music Network USA is managed by a professional business team with more than half a century of combined business experience, network managers hold business and social science degrees from accredited U.S. colleges and universities, graduate level studies from an accredited college of law and possess extensive experience in the professional entertainment industry. Additionally, Dust2Dust Music Network USA belongs to a global network of professionals that are committed to underground metal.
Question: Does a music promoter or record label owner have to have a college degree to be legitimate?
Answer: No. You don't have to know how to drive to drive a car at a high rate of speed down a crowded freeway but it's advisable. Only in rare instances can anyone succeed without proper training, those that do, are eventually forced to consult those that are trained experts. None of us have all the answers. Except for me, of course. lol
Question: Is Dust2Dust Music Network USA a Record Label?
Answer: No. Record labels, as they were known in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today, are rapidly becoming extinct as modern concepts replace antiquated [out-dated] terminology. Dust2Dust Music Network USA was created in part to protect bands from the unscrupulous activities of some businesses referring to themselves as record labels and/or promoters. Although Dust2Dust Music Network USA actively signs [contracts] and supports select bands, Dust2Dust Music Network USA; while it may include legitimate recording studios and professional marketing firms in its network is a cutting edge management cooperative fighting for artists and bands with talent and limited resources, not an out-dated record label interested in profit and nothing else.
Question: Who owns Dust2Dust Music USA
Answer: Dust2Dust Music Network USA is owned by its founding members [core EC supporters], investor contributors, and professionally managed by individuals and/or groups serving on its board of directors.
Question: Where is Dust2Dust Music located?
Answer: Dust2Dust Music Network USA is a Colorado corporation, currently based in the mid-west. You can find our website at: www.dust2dustmusic.com Dust2Dust Music Network USA is a world wide network of businesses providing product and services with offices at every desired location dictated by the needs of underground bands, artists and musicians.
Question: What is the relationship between Dust2Dust Music Network USA and Elctrikchair, the sic progressive death metal band?
Answer: At the outset EC was managed by the band's parents. Since that time EC's parents remain at the helm of the band's management team which is comprised of EC's most ardent supporters. Since its birth Elctrikchair has received and continues to receive superior reviews from numerous music magazines, EC has performed with legendary artist/bands including: The Misfits, Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, Death Angel, 3 Inches of Blood and many, many others. Elctrikchair has toured extensively in the United States and performed professionally in Canada. The successes of Elctrikchair continue to inspire Dust2Dust Music Network USA to support underground bands, artists and musicians.