Do you think Metallica would sue me if....

it's only plagarism if three words (i think), are copied. I would do if, just to be funny. As long as the song didn't have the same kind of musical construction, it would be fine. I would rather listen to what you record than st.anger. Though it has started getting catchy.

 

only minstry can write a song when the main thing in a mix is the snare hitting every beat(second?) and make it sound good.

 

Last week Spike Lee was able to get a New York judge to place an injunction against TNN because they plan to change their cable name to "Spike TV", the first cable station just for men.

Spike's argument is that they impinged on his name without permission. The judge took his side even though thousands of dogs are named Spike, even though Spike Jonze has not sued, even though the heirs of Spike Jones, the original, have not sued, etc.

With that in mind and knowing Metallica is fond of litigation or threatening litigation, they might sue IF they ever know about your demo. What are the odds they will ever know you have a demo named "St.Danger"?

And even IF they sued, would they be as lucky as Spike Jones? I really don't know how many words a band can control and thus prevent other bands from using. I think of Weird Al's parodies of popular music. The titles he uses are often similar to the original. Of course, he must have permission to use the original tune and change the lyrics.

I think maybe bigger than the risk that Metallica will learn about your demo, is that some of those who do hear about it will say you are just riding on the name of Metallica's latest album. Some will care; many, maybe most, will not.

 

Or just change your band's name to Metallica altogether.

 

I dont know if theyd sue, but they be madly in anger with you....


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What idiot made up them lyrics? Jesus christ

 

James Hetfield, in 15 minutes. Read the BP Bob Rock interview.

They could probably come out with a new (craptastic) album every week that way.

 

Or Standard Anger

 

Parodies are protected under law. I could come up with a TV sitcom called "The Mefallica" show and they couldn't do anything. "St. Danger" isn't "St. Anger".

 

You should call it

Saint Danger

 

I like Sgt. Anger better-- or Sgt. Danger. Is there an Anger Street anywhere? I bet the city that contains Anger Street could sue metallica.

 

I'll be surprised if they don't sue over this thread.

 

No doubt.

 

I'd go with Anger St. Find a street with this signpost, do a little photoshopping - Voila! I also like Sgt. Anger. Any friends in the forces you could make you out a name badge?

There's a city in France (Loire region) called Anger...

 

How 'bout calling it "Saint Litigant?"

 

ST. WANKER (too punk???)

 

there is this band really famous here in mexico and the name is GENITALLICA!

tghey are going for the 3 record

 

i like st.slightlypissedoff

 

OR how about Metallicock!


(maybe Camp Chaos should sue me for this post)...

 

Dude, if Metallica sued you, that would be the best thing to happen to your band. You can't buy that kind of publicity.

You should pray they sue you.