Shockhound
ShockHound was an online music download site, retail store and social networking platform launched by Hot Topic in 2008.[1] ShockHound music files were available for download in the MP3 format, making them compatible with most digital music players, and free from digital rights management (DRM) software restrictions.[2] Randy Bookasta (Ray Gun magazine) and Dan Epstein (Revolver magazine) were contributing content editors.[3]
On March 28, 2011, ShockHound posted an announcement stating they would be shutting down for good on May 15, 2011. [4][5]