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Metallica, et al. v. Napster, Inc. was a 2000 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California case that focused on copyright infringement, racketeering, and unlawful use of digital audio interface devices. Metallica vs. Napster, Inc. was the first case that involved an artist suing a peer-to-peer file sharing ("P2P") software company.
Apr 13, 2020 · How did Metallica's copyright battle against Napster change the music industry and artists' rights? Revisit the history and impact of the 2000 lawsuit in the era of coronavirus and streaming.
Apr 13, 2021 · Metallica sued Napster in 2000 for copyright infringement and won, sparking a debate on file-sharing and artists' rights. Read how the case shaped the scene and the arguments made by both sides.
Apr 12, 2015 · Metallica are one of the biggest rock bands in the world, but their April 13, 2000, lawsuit against the file-sharing site Napster became a defining moment of their career.
- Annie Zaleski
Apr 13, 2015 · A look back at the landmark legal battle between Metallica and Napster, the file-sharing service that threatened the music industry. How the case shaped the internet, media, and copyright debates ever since.
- Nilay Patel
Apr 26, 2023 · Now, nearly two decades later, lawyer Peter Paterno has shared that he feels the band was right to sue Napster and fans at the time and he explains why. When asked by Variety if he was involved in ...
Jan 22, 2020 · The guitarist admits that Metallica could not stop the file-sharing trend that sunk the music industry in 2000. He also reflects on how the band became a villain for defending artists' rights and income.
