METALLICA Confronts Fan Over Disrespectful Comment About Bagpipes Cover

Gatekeeping online can be problematic, especially when it involves presumptions about a band’s approval of a cover. Bagpiper Ally Crowley-Duncan, known as Ally the Piper, shared several Metallica songs, but one commenter doubted James Hetfield’s endorsement.

Metallica noticed the misguided comment and promptly shut it down. After all, what band wouldn’t appreciate their music being covered by others online? In Metallica’s words, “this guy doesn’t speak for us. You’re awesome.” This response undoubtedly made Crowley-Duncan’s day, as it rightly should have!

Take a listen to the covers below. They’re truly impressive!