Biohazard Bassist Blasts BitTorrent
Written by enigmax on April 20, 2008The 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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biohazard eh? wasnt he also on that show for dropout musicians who were starved for media attention?
What was that called? “We’re not relevant anymore”?
What a joke. Dont worry buddy, I promise that I’ll never steal any of your music. lol
Just did a wiki search on Biohazard. Rap, Heavy Metal and Hardcore Punk? FFS, make up your mind. Also it seems to indicate to me that the music will be rubbish (rap, oh FFS…) Oh, the guy played Jaz Hoyt on OZ. No wonder he did a good job playing a fuckwit…
he are upset b/c no one will even steal his junk - no one wants it - welcome to obscurity Mr Whoeveryouare Bigmouth
Most artists do -uh- ART, which, if they really are artists, they want to share with as many people as they can - think van gogh, pink floyd, or millions of other artists who dedicated their lives to their art no matter what the financial risks were.
As he puts it himself, Mr Seinfeld only sees “shit” everywhere - I dont consider him as an artist, neither do I consider porn to be art, or less morally reprehensible than filesharing. How did he get to make so much money in the first place is what really astonishes me…
I’m gonna go home right now and DL everything Biohazard has ever produced. I do it with Metallica at least once a year. F*ck that umpa-lumpa!
hahahahahaha. fucking biohazard. get a computer and get into the 21st century. assbag.
“Downloading free music is stealing.” Oh really? Downloading some that is free is illegal? So now when I go to download a free issue of a magazine, and by free I mean it is offered for free, I am stealing and it is illegal? Gotcha.
One more band to never pay to hear …
Bio who is bitching about what?
Kick the shit out o’ me mutherfucker I’ll slap yer ass so hard in jail u won’t no what side it came from.
Moron. Your music bites anyway.
Hahaha, your gonna kick the shit outa me? Your kidding right? What are you 4?
You sure arent very nice to your fans, guess your gonna go down like the rest, bye bye now.
Biohazzard? Who the hell are they and why does it seem like most of us have never heard of them despite the fact that they’re actually famous/important or something?
This guy just totally screwed up any opportunity his band may have had at making me a new fan. I’m so disgusted by this douche nozzle, that I’ll never give them a chance. I’m not at all interested in downloading, buying, or even listen to any of their work. Even if it’s just a demo or free promotional material. Well done, Evan Seinfeld.
You’re an effen genius!!
what a hippocrite.
I will gladly pirate biohazard music now and delete it just to make sure he never sells another album ever again.
what a fucking idiot
Nice way to finish off your career(s), there bass boy.
That chick has nice titties.
Pornstar? More like porn guy… he’s got a tiny little knob and he has to share his girlfriend. I’m really worried about him kicking my ass… we all know that he only beats off other guys.
Well I have purchased one of his albums, never again after reading this. “Should not bite the hand of the person who feeds you”
hahahahaha, what a fagbox. I bet he got beat up a lot in high school
“Evan Seinfeld” couldn’t kick the shit out of a paper bag.
I’d like the little STD-infested weasel to try me and see what happens. Don’t fuck with ex-oilfield workers or you might just fucking die.
Don’t steal from us, steal from someone who can afford it like Microsoft. …I guess he should make-up his mind about whether stealing is bad or okay under the right circumstances.
Although, it’s still funny either way considering that he has in the past encouraged his fans to steal Biohazard’s original album, rather than pay for it, since the band had been screwed on their first record deal.
Phew… I thought Rob Halford was gonna have to kick my ass. Anyways, who’s Evan Seinfeld?
[quote comment="354313"]Its pretty sad to see how viscious everyone is here about stealing music and porn. Like its your right.
Id love to see hordes of snot nosed little punks hauled off to jail and have their asses reamed by some aids infected murderer.
They think its their right to poke you in the butt, just like you think all think its A-OK to steal.[/quote]
Fuck off, Evan Seinfeld, ya lame-assed sock-puppet…
HTH
HAND
ESAD
kthxbai
Re: Downloading free music is stealing
I was not aware that the theft could occur when something is freely distributed.
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