And I think the band knows that. Whatever reason they had for releasing Absurd it was not direct profit. I don't think it's unimaginable that they want to release an album simply because that is the old school thing to do. They probably also know that any rock song no matter how good is not going to make any kind of splash in today's music scene.

At least I pray that is the case.

They know a live album won't generate much interest at all. They could do it as a quick cash grab but I don't get the feeling that's what this is about. Absurd as a single does not point in the direction of easy profits.

I don't see why not...

Here is a reminder what every government know and have known for at least 2000 years.

1. It becomes known to Carthage that Rome is planning a final, punative war. Even the term itself derives from the Puni.

2. The Carthaginian Senate sends envoys to negotiate.

"Sorry bruh, legions are already on their way."

"What can we do? Perhaps if we surrender meekly they will treat us fairly."

"Yeah, let's do that!"

3. Rome says, "Sure, if you give up your weapons we will grant you your laws and your land."

"Hmm, that doesn't sound so bad. I guess we better comply."

4. Carthage complies.

5. Then Rome says, "By the way, we will raze the city to the ground and we will sell the people into slavery. The land and the laws you can keep."

So they have a pretty good idea how far they can push a population until they stop fighting each other and go for the incompetent leaders instead.