Under dispute are publishing and merchandising rights, which the band thought were 100 percent self-owned as they went into the deal. We were naive and trusted our friends, and they lied to us. You have to be real careful. You could lose your shirt. The departure of Caballero, a popular skate pro, opens the door for contract renegotiations.
Indies can be just as deceptive.
Ultimately, it's the band's responsibility to mind its business matters and think carefully before they sign on the dotted line. Apparently, the Mishap Records compilation, Better Dead Than Red , reviewed last week, also will be on vinyl and CD, but I've only seen the tape in local stores. On a smellier front, the Stench reunion a few weeks ago wasn't a one-time gig. According to lead rude-boy Guerin , the original band is back to its foul play. So Palookaville goes down, too.