Billy Corgan expressed that while he sees similarities between Smashing Pumpkins' 'Tales of a Scorched Earth' and Metallica's 'Fuel,' he does not believe James Hetfield copied him. He conveyed admiration for Hetfield's talent and riff-writing prowess but acknowledged they might unintentionally share similar musical ideas due to the limited notes available on the guitar.
In discussing the alleged similarities, Corgan remarked, "Now, which song came first?" alluding to 'Tales of a Scorched Earth' being released two years before 'Fuel.' He highlighted his appreciation for Hetfield, stating "James has written some of the greatest, most amazing riffs, and he's still writing them," reinforcing respect among musicians.
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