Originally Posted by kane

For sure. In all record label cases it comes down to the contract. If a band is in a position of power they can demand certain things and might make more off of records sales where other newer bands will not.

These days we are seeing more and more 360 deals. Labels are signing new acts and the contracts are forcing the bands to give the labels a piece of all of their income from touring, merch, licensing etc. It is a sign of the times.