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Hegseth’s Video Deleted, Reposted After Metallica’s Cease & Desist Over Unauthorized Use of ‘Enter Sandman’ in Drone Clip
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – The Pentagon removed and reposted a drone promotion video after Metallica issued a copyright strike over unauthorized use of their song "Enter Sandman," officials said.
- On July 11, the Department of Defense posted a video featuring Fox News host Pete Hegseth promoting a new policy to accelerate American drone manufacturing.
- The video used Metallica's 1991 song 'Enter Sandman' without authorization, prompting representatives from X to request its removal on July 14 due to copyright concerns.
- The Pentagon took down the video, re-edited it without the song, and re-uploaded it while Hegseth emphasized clearing red tape to scale up small U.S.-made drones for integration into combat training.
- A Metallica spokesperson confirmed the unauthorized use of 'Enter Sandman,' and MeidasTouch editor Ron Filipkowski criticized the government for using the band's property without permission.
- This incident underscores ongoing issues with unauthorized use of artists' work by the administration and highlights efforts to boost U.S. drone production amid growing global military drone use.
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