Buckcherry Faking Track Leak to BitTorrent?

Statement says that it's angry that its "fans" aren't able to "have any news songs first," but may be the first time a relatively obscure band is angry over a track leak that could well stimulate interest for the entire album.

Buckcherry, the Grammy-nominated hard rock band from Los Angeles, Ca, is apparently upset that a copy of the track "Too Drunk..." from its upcoming "Black Butterfly" album leaked to BitTorrent well ahead of its scheduled September 16th release date.

"Honestly, we hate it when this s*** happens, because we want our FANS to have any new songs first," said Buckcherry in an official statement.

What's puzzling though is that the hubbub is over a SINGLE TRACK, not an entire album which would then be understandably frustrating for any band.

One thus has to wonder if the track leak is a curious attempt to get exposure for a band in order to promote its new album. I mean remember it's ONLY a track that's been leaked and not "Black Cherry" in it's entirety. Why all the concern? It's simply doesn't justify such an official response.

The fact that the leak was publicized in an official statement by Atlantic Records surely suggests that there's more to the story. Why else would it then discuss the hastily cut video for the track and locations where people can preorder the album?

Even more telling is the announcement's opening lines:

Buckcherry Reveals "BLACK BUTTERFLY"; Platinum-Certified Hard Rockers Announce New Album as "Too Drunk..." Appears Online; Band Currently on Tour Across North America as Part of "Crüe Fest" Extravaganza and Will Take to the Road With Avenged Sevenfold Mid-September; "BLACK BUTTERFLY" Lands Everywhere on September 16th.

Notice how it opens up with talk about the new album, but then quickly glosses over it appearing online and then discusses the band's upcoming tour?

Buckcherry and Atlantic Records are supposedly angry that it "appeared online at a number of BitTorrent sites," yet it never once mentions that it was pirated or done illegally. Calling it a "leak" is as tough as they get. They claim to hate it "when this sh*** happens," though cavalierly says that it "appears online" in the OPENING STATEMENT not "leaked."

This is may also be the first time a relatively obscure band is angry over a track leak and not an entire album that could well obviously lead to increased interest in purchasing the latter.

If you're going to put your work up on BitTorrent at least do like NIN and do it on the up and up. But, I guess that could only happen without a record label calling the shots and worrying about getting the most profit its artists.

Many say that file-sharers unfairly benefit from the fruits of musicians' labor. This may just be the first time where it's the other way around.

Anyways, here's the "quickly cut" video for the "Too Drunk...." You're welcome Buckcherry!