Bandalism

<p>Bandalism [ban-dəl-i-zəm] n .: the willful or malicious destruction of or damage to the fabric of a rock/pop/indie group brought about by one or more of its members</p><p>Axl Rose's monumental meltdowns . . . Kurt Cobain's tragic band-slaying suicide: The long history of platinum-selling überband implosions is more dramatic than a Russian novel. But even local cover bands can suffer the ill effects of the limelight.</p><p>Multi-rock-band veteran Julian Ridgway's <em>Bandalism</em> is a can't-miss guide to rock 'n' roll survival offering sage advice on how to avoid the pitfalls that can doom your group. Here's how to: </p><ul><li>Find nonpsycho band members</li><li>Craft the perfect band image</li><li>Choose a name that doesn't suck</li></ul><p>And much more including the handy Healthy Band Checklist an ideal MySpace profile generator and the Second Album Venn Diagram.</p>