5 Music Sellouts That Worked & 5 That Sucked

VOICE OVER: Jennifer Silverman WRITTEN BY: Aidan Johnson

Going mainstream can be a tough gamble for musicians – sometimes it pays off, and other times it backfires spectacularly. Join us as we explore the biggest success stories and the most notorious flops among artists who took the plunge to sell out. Discover how David Guetta's passion and timing made him a global icon, how Aerosmith's genre-bending collaboration revived their career, and why Metallica's bold shift made heavy metal more mainstream. On the flip side, we break down the controversial moves by 30 Seconds to Mars, Bring Me the Horizon, and more that left fans disappointed. Do you agree with our picks or think we missed some key sellouts? Let us know in the comments! read more...

5 Music Sellouts That Worked & 5 That Sucked

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