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Before the 90s, black metal wasn't a selling tool [and didn't] have money behind it. Then it became a pop sensation. Now that the record industry has collapsed and started to rot, things are livening up a bit again.
"Show No Mercy". Interview with Brandon Stosuy, pitchfork.com. July 17, 2009.
![Before the 90s, black metal wasn't a selling tool [and didn't] have money behind it. Then it became a pop sensation. Now that the record industry has collapsed and started to rot, things are livening up a bit again. - Mat McNerney](https://www.azquotes.com/picture-quotes/quote-before-the-90s-black-metal-wasn-t-a-selling-tool-and-didn-t-have-money-behind-it-then-mat-mcnerney-149-16-50.jpg "Before the 90s, black metal wasn't a selling tool [and didn't] have money behind it. Then it became a pop sensation. Now that the record industry has collapsed and started to rot, things are livening up a bit again. - Mat McNerney")
