Websites
In 2008, Hot Topic launched ShockHound, an online retailer and social networking music site. The site features music downloads, interviews and exclusive content. Hot Topic's original website, hottopic.com, was launched in 1997, and ships products to approximately 100 countries.
In March 2011, Hot Topic made a public statement citing the shutdown of ShockHound. The site is no longer live, all merchandise was moved to HotTopic.com and the company ceased sales of MP3s.
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