This one hurts me dearly. This is the second time KATATONIA have been put on trial, here. Are they secretly the Melania Trump of metal bands? Ugh, nearly puked just now. Anywho, let’s do what must be done.
Take a listen to this sound bite and let me know which category you think this example falls into:
- This is a rip-off! Some bastard stole some other bastard’s jam!
- This is an homage. This is too similar. The artist is merely giving a wink and nod to a predecessor.
- This is a coincidence. Louis Daguerre and Henry Fox both invented photography independent of each other, after all. There are only so many ways to make music.
- This is an accident. Yeah, it’s probably inspired by the older piece, but they probably didn’t even realize it.
- You are smoking. Don’t even see it.
GODSMACK – “Bad Religion” vs. KATATONIA – “The Night Subscriber” (to Godsmack Ideas magazine, apparently)
Okay. That’s over with. It had to be done, and if you don’t like it, you can get back! Keep away from me! Better fuckin’ go away! I stand alone, you greedy little…baaaaaaabbbbbbyyyy. I’m doing the best that I can. I’m doing the best I ever did, frankly.
The Progress Report 
Would it be considered a rip-off if I start publishing Godsmack Ideas magazine?
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I give you permission. I don’t know how many issues we’d need. Go ahead and do your voodoo. I’m not the one who’s so far away from subscribing to that. If it’s good, I’m coming back again.
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Also, I’M not the one who’s so far away. Because you are, because get away.
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Not only is it the same rhythm, I’m pretty sure it’s the same note.
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Whups. Forgot the important part.
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