AggieDave 6 #1 July 16, 2003 No shit! I used to like Metallica, now I think they're asshats. I can understand the file-sharing/pirating thing from Lars, BUT this is absofuckingly rediculous! QuoteMONTREAL — Metallica are taking legal action against independant Canadian rock band Unfaith over what they feel is unsanctioned usage of two chords the band has been using since 1982 : E and F. "People are going to get on our case again for this, but try to see it from our point of view just once," stated Metallica's Lars Ulrich. "We're not saying we own those two chords, individually - that would be ridiculous. We're just saying that in that specific order, people have grown to associate E, F with our music." Metallica filed a trademark infringement suit against the indie group at the US district court for central California on Monday. According to the drummer, the continued use of the two chords causes "confusion, deception and mistake in the minds of the public". Metallica's lawyer, Jill Pietrini, told us that the band decided to take legal action only after first sending a letter of complaint to the Canadian band's singer/songwriter, Erik Ashley. "We sent a demand letter and haven't reached a resolution, so we had to sue," she said. "They continue to shamelessly feature the two chords on their website song samples and we just can't have that." Ashley, in the meantime, is still shocked by the entire story, and hasn't yet decided how the band will respond. "I thought it was a prank at first," he told us. "Now I'm not sure what to think." Ulrich states that he's not trying to prevent Unfaith from using the two chords, only that he feels Metallica should be credited for them whenever used, and is calling for 50% of all revenue generated from any song using them. "It's nothing personal against them," he added. "We intend to enforce our rights with any band intending to use Metallica-branded chords in the future." This marks the first time anything of this kind has ever been tried in court, and it will be interesting to see how things develop. Metallica's website has issued an official statement on the suit here. Unfaith's official website hasn't officially responded at print time. —Joe D'Angelo http://www1.scoopthis.com/411/met_uf/stc_met_uf_mtv.htm--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #2 July 16, 2003 Quote people have grown to associate E, F with our music." Yeah, what he said.... What an Asshat!!!-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 July 16, 2003 I can see that IF you heard them blatently steal the rythm of their music. kinda like writing a song with the fast part of ONE that could be a close call on CW infringements but. I agree with ya dave. LARS has always been out of his headMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #4 July 16, 2003 QuoteWe're just saying that in that specific order, people have grown to associate E, F with our music." I think Black Sabbath may have just nipped in there before them. And to use your word Dave.. Asshats. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #5 July 16, 2003 Dude, I used to like Metallica, but ever since the Napster incident, my mind changed. But c'mon, this is ridiculous, that means they gonna sue me too?, I play guitar and MORE than ONCE I hit those chords...WHERE'S MY LAWYER???? __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 July 16, 2003 BTW THE canuck band is gonna LOVE THIS kind of controversy! I would embrace it if I was themMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #8 July 16, 2003 Sounds like a helluva publicity stunt. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 July 16, 2003 Yeah, no shit, I wrote a song a couple days ago that use the E AND F chords...even though its more of a country song, I bet they'd like to sue me and take the little money I actually have.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #10 July 16, 2003 Smells like a pub. stunt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #11 July 16, 2003 Lars has really shown why they are not metal anymore. The whole character of the band has changed. You wouldn't be able to pick the members out of a police line up of CEOs. They outa change the name to Mozzarella, cause they are fuckin' cheese now. Then again Metallicash is good, or Metallicomgomerate, or Metalphallica... Hixxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #12 July 16, 2003 "I hereby claim the chord commonly known as A" ..right, anyone have Angus Young's e-mail address ? -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 July 16, 2003 I must admit Im looking at their site now!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #14 July 16, 2003 pompass asshat! as if E & F havent been used by musicians and composers for hundreds of years. particularly funny since those are probably the only 2 cords Lars can recognize.I guess they are finally admiting they've been plagiarzing their same two albums for the last 10 years and need to 'copywrite' the interval...lol i almost wonder if they dont do stupid shit like this to boost flaging record sales... Poppica - theres no metal in it.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #15 July 16, 2003 Kiss my Ass-hat Music and Lyrics by Crazy Ivan Lars!! Lars!! you fucking ass-hat ASS HAT!!! (YEAAHHH) E F Get your stupid band (yeah ass-hat) BAND!!! E F and stick it UP YOUR ASS E F (Chorus) ASS-HAT ASS-HAT LARS YOU'RE AN ASS HAT E F __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #16 July 16, 2003 LMAO -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #17 July 16, 2003 I think they should change the band's name to Metallica Inc.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #18 July 16, 2003 Ummmm... guys.... scoopthis is a spoof site. Like the Onion. Still pretty fscking funny though. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRus 0 #19 July 16, 2003 Can I sing back-up vocals on this when you go into the studio? Please?!? Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line. Leave our rain, a cold trade for warm sunshine You my friend, I will defend... and if we change, well, I love you anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #20 July 16, 2003 That's hilarious. I can't believe you guys went for it...bwahahaha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #21 July 16, 2003 Nice How about Garage Days, All Rights Reserved and the new album can be "In Gobs of Cash We Trust". -Hixxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 July 16, 2003 D'oh! Well, I screwed this one up...although I still wouldn't put it past Lars to pull something like this!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #23 July 16, 2003 Know what ? I like Metallica, but LARS IS A FUKING CHEAPSKATE AND LIAR!! What an idiot. QuotePeople are going to get on our case again for this, No shit, sherlock!! Cause you're a DUMBASS!! Edit: Even if it was a joke - Lars is still a JACKASS!! Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #24 July 16, 2003 QuoteD'oh! Well, I screwed this one up... No way man...you gave us a chance to post-whore. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #25 July 17, 2003 Damn - does Metalica Ever Stop Sueing people? I can imagine that using a theme/melody/rythm could count as copyright infringement, but the use of two cords in correspondence with one another is fucking retarded. Blue Ones,=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
