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Originally Posted by jwb
hey junior, just wondering how TOOL has kept other bands from covers? I know about the Aaron Lewis ‘Sober’ cover, but I was reading about the Vibrators ‘Nothing Else Matters’ cover and there was no mention of getting permission from Metallica.
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Not sure, but I don't think bands have to give any special permission. The band doing the cover probably has to pay ASCAP or BMI fees. I don't know if that just pertains to recorded versions, or not.
The band opening for Tool at the moment (Brass Against) does 3 Tool covers each night.