Between vicious merch cuts and the cost of everything these days, touring could easily spell financial death for musicians. Even someone like Six Feet Under vocalist Chris Barnes – who has seen plenty of success over the years, including with the new Six Feet Under record Killing For Revenge – is sadly feeling the heat.
In an interview with New Noise Magazine, Barnes said he really appreciates the want from fans for him to tour, but unfortunately things aren't getting any easier.
"Musicians have always taken the brunt of everything because we love doing this so much," said Barnes. "We've always been taken advantage of, and other people are the ones who make the money while we do the work. It's been tough over the years, but lately it has been taken to a whole other level.
"Gas is like $5 a gallon, and with the cost of all the things you need to travel, and only making about 10% more than you used to as far as getting paid, it's not hard to do the math. But fans have a one-track mind; they're like 'Get here, we want to see you!' And I appreciate the love, but it's getting harder and harder to tour and travel."
But hey, at least there's another new Six Feet Under record already written! No seriously, Killing For Revenge is only a few months old and Six Feet Under has a new one in the can that they wrote in late 2023. So stay tuned for that hopefully within the next year.
"The next album is already written, actually. It's been written since I think December or even earlier. We had a real bust of writing and just didn't stop. I've already demoed out lyrics and everything but maybe three songs are done. So there is definitely still more to come."
