Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In 2000, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich took on Napster — and became one of the most hated figures in music. Was he greedy, or was he actually right?

In this video, we look back at the Napster controversy, talk about whether we ever downloaded music illegally, and whether we felt guilty about taking music from artists we loved. We also discuss how file sharing changed the music industry, the disappearance of music stores, and whether Lars Ulrich was ultimately right to stand up against Napster.

After 25+ years, has history proven Lars right?

What do YOU think? Was Lars Ulrich right about Napster? Let us know in the comments!

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