but cd prices have doubled, labels only get what the artist's management are willing to give, providing the artist can sell units and book venues, im sure slayer doesnt write there own ticket, they dont have the pull, brittney spears probally could though......and again what you know about the music biz, i flush down the toilet every morning, same for carpentry,70%of my bookings are posting film, which seems to keep my rooms very busy.......