fantomas Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7598617.stmwow, just wow....Album leak welcomed by MetallicaThe drummer of rock band Metallica has welcomed an internet leak of their new album, ahead of its release next week.Speaking on San Francisco radio station Live 105, Lars Ulrich said: "If this thing leaks all over the world today or tomorrow, happy days.""It's 2008 and it's part of how it is these days," the musician added.Death Magnetic, officially released around the world on 12 September, was posted on the internet after reportedly being sold in a French shop.Legal actionThe band, who were honoured at the Kerrang! awards in London last month, made one of the album's tracks, Cyanide, available for download recently.They have also announced details of an intimate gig due to take place in London on 14 September.Ulrich appeared on the US radio station to give a sneak preview of the album.In 2003, Metallica decided to allow fans to download their music via the internet, three years after taking legal action to prevent digital access to their material.The band chose to make their entire back catalogue available for download in 2006 - after finally relenting on a refusal to allow their music to be carried by iTunes.They are due to play London's O2 Arena on 15 September, and will subsequently embark on an extensive North American tour, ending in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 They're just trying to avoid fan backlash IMO. I'll be buying this album, even though I've already downloaded it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naupis Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I have read about 50 variations of this from the news outlets, about 50% of those throw in a pot shot at GNR who they show at the opposite end of the spectrum suing fans while Metallica is welcoming leaks. They are certainly doing well on the PR front even if they are secretly mad about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 about 50% of those throw in a pot shot at GNR who they show at the opposite end of the spectrum suing fans while Metallica is welcoming leaks.Lol yeah, GNR are really being fucked over with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I don't see how this is backpeddling. Back when they were pissed, this sort of thing was new. Now it's the norm, and they've accepted it.Move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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