On April 13, 2000, Metallica famously transitioned from music sections in newspapers to business and law sections due to their lawsuit against Napster, a file-sharing platform that facilitated widespread piracy of music. The issue began when a demo of their song 'I Disappear' was leaked before its release, exacerbating concerns about financial loss and impact on artistic integrity. Metallica's aggressive legal approach targeted not only Napster but also 300,000 users who had downloaded their songs, highlighting the challenges artists faced in the new digital landscape.
On April 13, 2000, Metallica shifted from the music sections to business sections in newspapers after filing a lawsuit against Napster for copyright infringement.
The leak of their unfinished song 'I Disappear' on Napster prompted Metallica to take legal action, revealing a significant threat to their revenue and control.
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