I think he does indeed believe he is the **** but that is precisely why he surrounds himself with young misunderstood emotional basketcase teenagers because they dont have the ability to discern bull**** from the real deal when its right in front of them. He is not taken seriously by anyone of note in the music industry whether it be the mainstream or underground scenes, he basically has a small myspace internet record label that moves a few thousand CDs a year, he probably makes a decent living but that isnt because he has talent it is because those who listen to his music have no ability to discern what real talent is.
He is able to assert power over these people because they are largely lost confused and drugged up teenagers going through a very difficult period of life (not to spea ill of the dead but watch some of the videos with Emma in them, she is completely stoned out of her mind most of the time it appears) and he speaks to them in a way that gets their attention, you dont have to be a genius to know how to manipulate people in fact any dumbass can do that, only special people can touch others in meaningful, lasting and valuable ways.
As for your other question I have spoken to no less than ten people who contacted me to tell me their stories, who have left the scene and are very disgusted with the way Shrim has handled it all, also it appears Syniister, owner and founder of Wicket Intent Records, Sams best friend and the person Sam first contacted after the murders, has closed his record company down and claims he will no longer be making or producing this music because be feels partly responsible for what happened. Whether he is just scared ****less because of possible accusations of involvement or sincere in what he has done, your guess is as good as mine.
Last but not least I am currently doing everything humanly and legally possible to find out Razakel's real name, she has so far refused to release that information but I am guessing that any property they own or the business of SKR itself is in her name or at least in both of their names so I am doing some public property listing searches, which is all legal and a matter of public records, to see what I can come up with. Will keep you posted on that and please do the same if you find anything of note also.