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The US Department of Defense posted a social media video with one of Metallica’s best-known songs – without the band’s ...
Might of US military is no match for Metallica's lawyers as they demand removal of track from social media drone video ...
A Metallica representative confirmed that the use of “Enter Sandman” in the original video with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was unauthorized.
Metallica are famously selective (and litigious) when it comes to how their music is used in outside contexts. That’s why ...
The United States military has used Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' without the band's permission in a now-deleted video that promoted war drones.
The US Department of Defence was forced to delete and reupload a video promoting drone technology to remove Metallica’s Enter ...
In September 2024, The White Stripes sued Trump for using their song, “Seven Nation Army”, in a campaign video. A copyright ...
Metallica issued a copyright strike after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unauthorized use of "Enter Sandman." ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth featured in a video announcing new U.S. drone initiatives while Metallica's "Enter Sandman" played in the background.
The Pentagon wants more small, cheap, easily replaced drones in the hands of troops as quickly as possible, and Defense ...
Most of these songs were great when Metallica initially released them. After hearing them hundreds of times, though, they've gotten old.