Like most free music there is a story behind it and in this case one that deserves a mention, but lets not forget all gimmics aside that this offering is designed to be enjoyed, I,m sure one or two of you can give me the lowdown on how good or bad you think it is
http://www.severedfifth.com/releases/Ubuntu community manager Jono Bacon has released Denied by Reign, his much-anticipated (at least in open source circles—and my basement) metal album, under a creative commons license. The album is part of his solo project, called Severed Fifth, which he intends to use as a springboard for testing music economics and promoting awareness of open content distribution models.
Its great to see folks bypassing traditional outlets and gaining themselves an online audience of fans into the bargain, this is the way to the future.