Honestly, beyond one acclaimed documentary, I don't have a whole lot to say about Metallica - metal's not really my thing. But I am aware of their penchant for looking like complete assholes every now and then when it comes to the Net. Take this latest incident, for example:
Here's the scenario: internationally known heavy metal band with long history in the business invites music critics in London to listen to six tracks off the band's forthcoming album. Those critics then write reviews based on what they've heard. Despite the total lack of any non-disclosure agreements and the fact that the band must have known what it was doing, its management then contacted the blogs in question and asked them to take down the reviews.The band's excuse is that the tunes were "rough mixes" that weren't really finished - which begs the question of why play them for outsiders in the first place!
As I said, this isn't the first time the band has warred against the Net:
Ah, good times.
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