The worst thing about what happened with M8 was that they had a big subscription offer just before they changed styles. Me, and hundreds of other gullible fools, took out 12 month subscriptions to the magazine, in exchange for free (hardcore) CD mixes, t-shirts etc. Then literally two issues later it had changed into FHM with a free house CD on the front. They tricked a lot of people into subscribing, then once they had their money they used it to launch themselves as a trendy mag. It was all a cynical trick, cos the CDs etc they gave away with the subscription offer were all hardcore mixes, as the people who would take up the subscriptions wanted to hear that music. Then, once they had cashed our cheques, they turned their backs on us. It was an absolute disgrace, and I'm glad it failed as a cheesy magazine. Karma anyone?!
I take Mark's word for it that it has sorted itself out now, with a new editor, and better music content. I definitely miss Wax mag, but if M8 is improving again that can only be a good thing.