Secretly Recorded Phone Call Offers Window Into How Live Nation Helped Metallica And Other Artists Place Tickets Directly On Resale Market
In February 2017, days before Metallica announced its WorldWired North American stadium tour, Live Nation president of US concerts Bob Roux spoke by phone with a little-known wealth adviser turned event promoter who had been tasked by an associate of the band to sell 88,000 tickets directly on resale sites like StubHub, without giving fans…
Stereogum — In February 2017, days before Metallica announced its WorldWired North American stadium tour, Live Nation president of US concerts Bob Roux spoke by phone with a little-k... more info
Consequence of Sound — A 2017 phone recording captures a Metallica representative and Live Nation discussing the terms of their deal.
Metallica struck deal with Live Nation to place tickets di... more info
Metalsucks — Cut Metallica some slack, though, they really need the money.
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