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Job For A Cowboy Frontman Admits To Illegally Downloading Music

posted Jul 26, 2009 at 1:10 AM by xFiruath.  (11 Comments)

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In a recent interview with UltimateGuitar.com, Job For A Cowboy front man Jonny Davy commented on albums leaking early and his own music downloading habits. An excerpt from the interview is below.

UG: Are you annoyed that 'Ruination' has been leaked through the internet?

Jonny Davy: Leaking happens, so 'Ruination' being leaked is no biggie. I'm an illegal downloader myself, so I can't blame anyone.

UG: Do you endorse illegal downloading then, since you're an illegal downloader?

Jonny Davy: I wouldn't say I endorse illegal downloading. I don't really think illegal downloading affects things too much, especially when you're an underground metal band. Downloading, and finding ways to get albums heard, is almost like the new era of tape trading. I can't complain - I definitely do it myself.

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11 Comments on "Job For A Cowboy Frontman Admits Downloading Music"

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1. Morgan_55 writes:

Most of the people today who listen to music find a way to grab their favorite tunes. Downloading (illegally) is one way of acquiring music. It's up to us on how to support our favorite artist.

# Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. anonymous writes:

Oh my god! That....that's CRIMINAL!

# Jul 26, 2009 @ 9:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. God_Of_Wrath writes:

"...almost like the new era of tape trading."

Thank you! Maybe if Lars was smart enough to realize this, the whole Napster thing wouldn't have happened.

# Jul 26, 2009 @ 11:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Southern_Bastard writes:

Yea, I don't really like this band..... but..... I couldn't agree more. I definitely illeagally downloaded "Ruination", and I'm glad I didn't spend any money on it. I deleted it because I didn't find it "hard-drive" worthy. it sucked.

and Another thing JFAC named the album "Ruination" the exact title of the Abacinate album the year before..... Guess he heard that on the "Tape-trade" and took the idea. what an idiot.

# Jul 26, 2009 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. cppchriscpp writes:

"Yea, I don't really like this band..... but..... I couldn't agree more. "

That. I don't hate them but they're definitely not my thing listened to some of their stuff legally and didn't bother obtaining it.. but I agree with him completely.

# Jul 26, 2009 @ 2:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Louiboi666 writes:

Give him a break every 1 does it these days!

# Jul 26, 2009 @ 6:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. RTB writes:

Wont be seeing cowboy doing any metallica tours....ever....downloading illegally im not a fan of....whether you love or hate the artist...bands dont work for free

# Jul 26, 2009 @ 8:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Necrovomit writes:

downloading i dont agree with, but for an unemployed teenager its very hard to acquire cash to buy all the music i want

# Jul 27, 2009 @ 12:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. mrkilley2900623 writes:

yeh it can be hard to get the cash, but you've gotta use other solutions like borrowing albums off friends. i don't agree with illegal downloading. You should be supporting your favourite bands not stealing their music
currently listening to: Halo - Machine Head

# Jul 27, 2009 @ 2:54 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. XWigglesX writes:

Pfft I work full time and still download music.
I always buy Australian band's stuff, gotta keep the scene alive but I don't pay for stuff from overseas.
They get enough from me after entry and merch.

# Jul 27, 2009 @ 4:38 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Ricardo writes:

I do that all the time. I listen de mp3 album before buy it to support the band. If I don't like it, I just erease it.

# Jul 27, 2009 @ 12:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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