The Pentagon removed a promotional video featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Metallica objected to their song Enter Sandman being used without permission. The video showcased Hegseth announcing a new executive order to strengthen American drone capabilities. Initially shared on the Department of Defense's social media, the clip faced criticism from internet users who labeled it cringe. Following the band’s complaint, the Pentagon confirmed the video was taken down, corrected, and re-uploaded without the song, complying with the copyright issue raised by Metallica.
The Pentagon was forced to scrub and repost a promotional video after Metallica demanded the removal of their song from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's drone video.
The altered clip depicted Hegseth touting a new executive order aimed at cementing American drone dominance, initially soundtracked by Metallica's Enter Sandman.
Soundtracking the clip was Metallica's 1991 metal anthem Enter Sandman, which has since been removed from social media after the band objected to its unauthorized use.
The video was initially met with mockery and backlash, panned by internet users as cringe.
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