Biohazard Bassist Blasts BitTorrent
The bassist and vocalist of the band Biohazard says that people who ’steal’ media by downloading it are “scumbags” and you better know that if he catches you doing it, he will happily “kick the shit out of you”. But the real problem, he says, are BitTorrent sites.
You get the impression that Biohazard frontman-turned-pornstar Evan Seinfeld isn’t going to be releasing any music for free on file-sharing networks in the near future.
In an interview with Metal Edge, the heavily tattooed self-confessed “sexual deviant pervert” doesn’t pull any punches with his views on file-sharing and doesn’t mind threatening file-sharers with physical violence. All in a day’s work for a rock star.
When it was put to Evan that part of his disillusionment with the music industry might be down to downloading, he said:
Downloading free music is stealing. There’s no other way about it. The same people who don’t have the balls to walk into a record store, take things off the shelf, and put it in their pocket because they are afraid that that are going to get busted think nothing about going on line and downloading a band’s music. That’s the way the band makes a living. If you like that band, you shouldn’t download their music for free because it can make the band go out of business. I know it’s not very rock and roll to say that; all the kids are going ‘fuck Metallica, we are going to steal their music.’ OK, how about if the guys from Metallica will go into your father’s hardware store and steal a hammer off the shelf.
Well Evan, file-sharing is generally a civil issue but stealing a hammer is criminal so, ask any file-sharer, Metallica should go to jail, obviously.
So how does the availability of free porn on the Internet affect Evan’s adult movie business?
Well, it cuts into our revenues. We spend a lot of time and money on attorneys and policing the Internet. We employ special technology to make it harder. You will never get rid of theft completely, but we have to do everything we can to prevent it. There should be some honor amongst people. Do people wake up in the morning, look into the mirror, and say, “I steal other people shit all day”? If so, you should know that you are a scumbag, and if I catch you I will kick the shit out of you.
I think most people are aware that porn stars “employ special technology to make it harder” but Evan, please be advised that “kicking the shit” out of people is a criminal offense (even more serious than Metallica’s blatant hammer theft), and punishable by imprisonment. Much more serious than file-sharing.
While actively trying to combat P2P, Evan notes that due to the way it operates, BitTorrent is more legally challenging.
We send out a lot of legal notices and have sued people. But usually by the time we send the letter they have already taken the stuff down. The real problem is these P2P bit torrent sites because the host of the site says they aren’t legally responsible, even though they really are.
Finally, Evan gives us an insight into why he believes people file-share, and suggests that it’s actually ok to “steal” stuff - as long as you do it to someone who can afford it……said the 4 million record selling musician with a $30m porn empire.
….I think the nature of people is that they want to get something over on someone, see what they can get for free. Personally, as a creative guy, [I feel that] it’s wrong. If you are going to steal from someone, steal programs from Microsoft ‘cause they can afford it, but don’t steal from creative artists who make movies and music and TV programs for your enjoyment because you become part of the problem. You’re a shoplifter. I know it’s very heavy metal to get shit for free. That’s why there are no more hardcore bands out there anymore. They are all out of business. Are you happy you killed it?
To be fair, it’s not quite dead. Biohazard will have a reunion tour this summer and everyone will be heartened to know that according to Evan, they will only be taking on the “highest paying” work.
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wow so its ok to steal from others but not him? what a idiot
hahah indeed lol
What a schmock.
Get bent.
Who the fuck is Biohazard?
Oh wait i remember, i bought one of their cd’s in the 90’s and it sucked so bad i gave it to the first person who’d take it. it took a while.
What’s with waiting for moderation, TF?
I didn’t type anything nasty.
Come get us all, porn-boy. If the syph doesn’t get YOU first.
I do want everyone to know that I have never downloaded anything by this individual, his “band” or his penis’ acting career. And purely on principle: don’t waste bandwidth.
Come get us all, porn-boy. If the syph doesn’t get YOU first.
I do want everyone to know that I have never downloaded anything by this individual, his “band” or his peener’s acting career. And purely on principle: don’t waste bandwidth.
a porn star is calling other people scum-bags!?!?!?!? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
What’s he worried about people won’t even steal his music it’s so bad.
what a douch!!
Really? Downloading music is stealing?
I always though musicians and artists live from the fact that people enjoy sharing their work. Does he jump off stage when he sees that someone stood in front of his concert and listened through the fence? He should rant against radio too because there are millions of people to listen to songs for free who never go into the store and buy something. He clearly doesn’t get the change going on. You can’t rely on selling plastic discs and one-time usage permissions to people who are used to perfect digital copies. I think either his music or his lifestyle somehow killed most of his brains.
I love that line especially: Do people wake up in the morning, look into the mirror, and say, “I steal other people shit all day”?
Yeah sherlock, they’re called managers and one of them gave you your record deal -moron. What else is stock trade or mortgage banking? Haha what an naive idiot that douche is.
Forget the band whatever it’s name was, idiots like this will not survive that’s why they are all crying so loud.
lol what a fuckin idiot
if i EVER see biohazard supporting sum1 i will throw a bottle of piss at him.
i wish i cud get a phone number for this kkkunt.
lol just seen pic of him the cuntis about five foot!
biohazard are terrible?
What a complete wa**er
obviously just trying to drum up some publicity for his porn videos as iv’e never heard of Biohazard,
His band must have been crap as obviously the lack of groupies has meant that he has to make porn films to get any sex
if he does pornos isn´t he seeding all the time?
Never heard about this guy and I will never download anything from him.
If he thinks his little faggot ass is big enough to kick mine….I say bring it on! I’ll give him the beatdown of the century. Anyone else take notice since he’s been doing porn he looks like he a little skinny, and sickly, like maybe he’s got aids?
Fuck that shithead. I used to like their music, but he’s an ignorant fuck. And anyone who extends an open invitation to fight America should probably be a lot fuckin bigger than he is. I’ll give him a tire iron and still put him in the hospital.
This fucking dipshit thinks he can intimidate people by saying he’ll “kick the shit” out of us. I agree with all the people who replied, bring it on you faggot.
Hypocritical bastard, “steal from others but not from me because my work is more special then everyone elses”.
I don’t know this stupid bitch (and i never want to), but i certainly hope whoever the fuck this punk kid is fails in the music industry, and fails hard.
a car is real harder to make a cd dvd
is easy to copy and sell
Oh and nice picture of you and your wife (or is that your “hot” girl?), you both look like you had your parents wipe shit all over both your faces and dumped you on a side street for someone to find you.
TF, why did you give this fool any space on your site?
We want intelligent peoples opinions, in order to evolve our own, not the kind of dross the tabloids pump out!
Maybe there are no more hardcore bands out there anymore because thier music was hardcore shit in the first place.
If stealing is SOOOO bad why don`t you go kik Bush and Cheney ass for STEALING the presidency and your freedom?
For stealing your savings/investments/profits via dollar inflation & deflation,why does that not erk you even greater?
Your profits are worth less and less daily from the actions of the Fed!
This guys immediate move for violence proves how PRIMITIVE he is.IQ of 30 maybe?
How much more PRIMITIVE than sex and violence can one get?
Hope you enjoy your Mystery of Babylon,you sure are supporting it wholeheartedly.
Maybe lay of the sex and drugs and try to educate yourself before it is too late.
Remember it is YOU who are choosing to make enemies out of file sharers, you know the people who work for a living so that society may continue.We are your truckers,dock workers,firemen,cable guys,mail man,fuel station attendants,smiling faces @ a drive through, we ARE society!
Morality lessons from a person who monetizes the sexual frustration of lonely men who can’t get dates. Can’t make up these things.
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