Matt explains the complexities of bridging music and NFTs, what he’s learned building Avenged Sevenfold’s NFT project—Death Bats Club, his vision for the future of both spaces, and SO much more!

Carly’s talking to M Shadows aka Matt Sanders, front man for Avenged Sevenfold, the world renowned rock & metal band. 

Some principles to follow for those getting into music NFTs:

Matt and his band are on the cutting edge of innovation around web3’s artist—fan relationship. A legend in his own right and a very early adopter to web3 and NFTs, Matt’s crossover expertise in music and blockchain runs deep. 

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:20 Revolutionizing the Music Industry8:45 Decentralized Streaming14:38 Security Laws20:55 Death Bats Club25:16 Learnings From NFT Launch30:55 Fanbase Education 33:18 Financial Breakdown40:13 Why Matt Prefers NFTs to Patreon48:43 NFT Ticketing53:00 Should All Artists Do NFTs? 57:02 Music Monopolies? 1:03:05 Matt’s NFT... See more