Why This Top Selling Metal Band is Using NFTs to Engage Fans - Synyster Gates, Lead Guitarist of Avenged Sevenfold, Ep. 178

<p>Avenged Sevenfold has sold 8M records globally, wrote theme songs for popular video games, and was even nominated for a Grammy. But issuing their own NFT? That’s probably the last thing their fans expected!</p> <p>Today, I’m joined by celebrated guitarist Synyster Gates to discuss Avenged’s “Deathbat” NFT. We chat about:</p> <ul> <li>How to use NFTs to engage fans</li> <li>How Web 3 can disrupt royalties and streaming</li> <li>Embracing innovation as a metal band</li> <li>Syn’s personal journey in crypto</li> </ul> <p>Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice.</p> <p>------------ Sponsors -------------</p> <p>PARASWAP is the best place to trade your tokens and get the best price in DeFi today. Get started on <a href= "http://paraswap.io/blockcrunch">paraswap.io/blockcrunch</a></p> <p>NOTIONAL: Borrow & lend at fixed rates for up to 1 year, or contribute liquidity to earn interest, fees, & NOTE token incentives with <a href= "https://notional.finance/">notional.finance</a></p> <p>HEDERA HASHGRAPH: Fund your project quickly and easily with the HBAR Foundation. Apply for a grant and be put on the fast track to success at <a href= "https://www.hbarfoundation.org/apply">https://www.hbarfoundation.org/apply</a></p> <p>------------ Disclosures -------------</p> <p>Disclaimer: Jason Choi is a General Partner at Spartan Capital, a subsidiary of The Spartan Group. All opinions expressed by Jason and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of The Spartan Group and any of its subsidiaries</p>