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Pentagon Bans Metallica's "Enter Sandman" in Promo Video

7/12/2025

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The Department of Defense has pulled a promotional video that featured Metallica's iconic "Enter Sandman" after the band issued a copyright notice. A Pentagon spokesperson revealed that the video has been re-uploaded without the song, highlighting the strict regulations that prevent government entities from using copyrighted music without proper permissions.

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The Department of Defense has pulled a promotional video that featured Metallica's iconic "Enter Sandman" after the band issued a copyright notice. A Pentagon spokesperson revealed that the video has been re-uploaded without the song, highlighting the strict regulations that prevent government entities from using copyrighted music without proper permissions.