And justice for all?

Recent reports alleged that Metallica filed suit against Harmonix and Red Octane on the grounds that Guitar Hero III and Rock Band violate Metallica's copyright in its music. This of course led us to wonder who's the master of which puppets. But now Metallica has stated that it is NOT suing anyone, and that it has licensed both parties to use the classic song "One" in their new games. Good thing, too -- a lawsuit by Metallica would have been some kind of monster for the defendants, who would have been wondering for whom the bell tolls.

Initial reports at Digg.com and DailyGaming.Net.
Denial news at Rolling Stone.