Metallica sent a cease & desist letter to the Pentagon after Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth's unauthorized use of 'Enter Sandman' in drone promo video.

Metallica has issued a cease and desist to the Pentagon after a video featuring Fox News host Pete Hegseth used their hit ...

Metallica issued a copyright strike against the U.S. government’s Department of Defense (DoD) after a video showcasing a new drone used “Enter Sandman” without permission. The DoD released a video on ...

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 ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth featured in a video announcing new U.S. drone initiatives while Metallica's "Enter Sandman" played in the background.

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Enter Sandman” played as Trump’s Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo about using more drones. The new version ...

Watch Pete Hegseth in an awkward drone video as he issues a new directive aimed at increasing the US’ arsenal of unmanned ...

The US Department of Defence was forced to delete and reupload a video promoting drone technology to remove Metallica’s Enter ...

Metallica issued a copyright notice after a video about a new drone soundtracked by 'Enter Sandman' was posted online.

A recent U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) video featuring "Enter Sandman" was swiftly removed from social media after Metallica issued a copyright notice.