ShockHound was an online music download site, retail store and social networking platform launched by Hot Topic in 2008. ShockHound music files were available for download in the MP3 format, making them compatible with most digital music players, and free from digital rights management (DRM) software restrictions. Randy Bookasta (Ray Gun magazine) and Dan Epstein (Revolver magazine) were contributing content editors. On March 28, 2011, ShockHound posted an announcement stating they would be shutting down for good on May 15, 2011.