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Blabbermouth.net is a prominent website dedicated to metal and rock news, album reviews, and music industry updates[1]. Here's a comprehensive overview of the site: | |||
== History and Founding == | |||
Blabbermouth.net was founded by Borivoj Krgin in March 2001[1]. The concept for the site originated in January 2000 when Krgin envisioned a platform offering around-the-clock news for metal and rock fans. After a year of research and development, Krgin launched the initial version of the site on March 3, 2001[1]. | |||
In October 2001, Roadrunner Records began hosting the website, allowing Krgin to focus on content rather than technical aspects[1]. | |||
== Content and Features == | |||
Blabbermouth.net offers: | |||
- Metal and rock news updates | |||
- Album and music DVD reviews | |||
- User comments on selected articles and reviews | |||
- A "submit news" feature for user contributions[1] | |||
The site is known for providing timely information, often posting tour dates and news before other outlets[4]. | |||
== Sources and Information Gathering == | |||
Krgin, who operates the site full-time, gathers information from: | |||
- Official band websites and social media | |||
- Band message boards | |||
- Direct correspondence with industry contacts | |||
- User-submitted news (which is verified before posting)[1] | |||
== | == Reception and Influence == | ||
Blabbermouth.net is widely regarded as an influential source in the metal and hard rock community: | |||
- Described as a "reliable industry and fan site" by the London Free Press | |||
- Called "one of the most influential and most quoted news sites for heavy metal and hard rock" by Die Welt[1] | |||
- Credited with changing the way interviews are conducted in the industry[1] | |||
== | == Criticism and Moderation == | ||
The | The site has faced criticism for: | ||
- Internet trolls in comment sections | |||
- Posting news unrelated to metal or rock[1] | |||
In response, Blabbermouth.net has implemented moderation policies: | |||
- In 2006, a cleanup of offensive comments was conducted | |||
- A system for users to report inappropriate comments was introduced | |||
- Stricter moderation and banning of users posting abusive content[2] | |||
== Website Features == | |||
- User registration for commenting (periodically enabled/disabled)[2] | |||
- News submission form for users to contribute stories[5] | |||
- Shop page with links to third-party merchandise[3] | |||
== Legal and Copyright == | |||
- "Blabbermouth.net" is a registered trademark of Blabber LLC | |||
- The site's content is protected by copyright, owned by Blabber LLC[3] | |||
== Contact and Advertising == | |||
- Users can contact the site via email at email protected<ref name="ref5">5</ref> | |||
- Advertising is handled by Fixion Media, offering various campaign options for advertisers[5] | |||
Blabbermouth.net has established itself as a go-to source for metal and rock news, providing a platform for fans to stay updated on their favorite bands and engage in discussions about the music industry. | |||
== References == | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:24, 13 March 2025
Blabbermouth.ne[edit | edit source]
Blabbermouth.net is a prominent website dedicated to metal and rock news, album reviews, and music industry updates[1]. Here's a comprehensive overview of the site:
History and Founding[edit | edit source]
Blabbermouth.net was founded by Borivoj Krgin in March 2001[1]. The concept for the site originated in January 2000 when Krgin envisioned a platform offering around-the-clock news for metal and rock fans. After a year of research and development, Krgin launched the initial version of the site on March 3, 2001[1].
In October 2001, Roadrunner Records began hosting the website, allowing Krgin to focus on content rather than technical aspects[1].
Content and Features[edit | edit source]
Blabbermouth.net offers:
- Metal and rock news updates - Album and music DVD reviews - User comments on selected articles and reviews - A "submit news" feature for user contributions[1]
The site is known for providing timely information, often posting tour dates and news before other outlets[4].
Sources and Information Gathering[edit | edit source]
Krgin, who operates the site full-time, gathers information from:
- Official band websites and social media - Band message boards - Direct correspondence with industry contacts - User-submitted news (which is verified before posting)[1]
Reception and Influence[edit | edit source]
Blabbermouth.net is widely regarded as an influential source in the metal and hard rock community:
- Described as a "reliable industry and fan site" by the London Free Press - Called "one of the most influential and most quoted news sites for heavy metal and hard rock" by Die Welt[1] - Credited with changing the way interviews are conducted in the industry[1]
Criticism and Moderation[edit | edit source]
The site has faced criticism for:
- Internet trolls in comment sections - Posting news unrelated to metal or rock[1]
In response, Blabbermouth.net has implemented moderation policies:
- In 2006, a cleanup of offensive comments was conducted - A system for users to report inappropriate comments was introduced - Stricter moderation and banning of users posting abusive content[2]
Website Features[edit | edit source]
- User registration for commenting (periodically enabled/disabled)[2] - News submission form for users to contribute stories[5] - Shop page with links to third-party merchandise[3]
Legal and Copyright[edit | edit source]
- "Blabbermouth.net" is a registered trademark of Blabber LLC - The site's content is protected by copyright, owned by Blabber LLC[3]
Contact and Advertising[edit | edit source]
- Users can contact the site via email at email protected[1] - Advertising is handled by Fixion Media, offering various campaign options for advertisers[5]
Blabbermouth.net has established itself as a go-to source for metal and rock news, providing a platform for fans to stay updated on their favorite bands and engage in discussions about the music industry.
References[edit | edit source]
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