Hold onto your lederhosen and neon headbands, music lovers! A legal battle royale is brewing between French electro outfit Ninja Cyborg and the German metal giants Rammstein. Buckle up, because this one’s got accusations of plagiarism, expert witnesses, and a whole lot of musical intrigue.
The drama first unfolded earlier this year when Ninja Cyborg launched a lawsuit against Rammstein, claiming their smash hit “Deutschland” lifted a hefty chunk of its melody from their own 2018 track, “The Sunny Road.” But here’s the twist: their initial attempt got shut down. Not ones to give up without a fight, Ninja Cyborg is back in the ring, this time with a musical heavyweight in their corner – a music expert witness by the name of Richard Dubugnon.
Synth vs. Metal: French Act Ninja Cyborg Goes After Rammstein in “Deutschland” Plagiarism Fight
According to French news outlet Day FR Euro, Dubugnon’s got Ninja Cyborg’s back, claiming there are just “way too many similarities” between the two songs, especially in the guitar riff. He believes Rammstein may have taken a little too much inspiration from “The Sunny Road” when crafting their Teutonic anthem.
This lawsuit throws some serious shade on the “Deutschland” story. Rammstein fans initially pointed the finger at Ninja Cyborg, accusing them of being the copycats. But Ninja Cyborg is doubling down, insisting their song came first – a whole year before “Deutschland” took the world by storm.
The fate of this musical face-off will be decided on September 10th when the showdown takes place before the Intellectual Property Chamber of the Paris Judicial Court. Here’s the lowdown for those keeping score:
- French electro act Ninja Cyborg accuses Rammstein of stealing their melody for “Deutschland” in their song “The Sunny Road.”
- Ninja Cyborg’s first attempt at a lawsuit got tossed, but they’re back with a music expert witness.
- The legal battle reaches its climax on September 10th in a Paris courtroom.
So, will Ninja Cyborg’s plagiarism claims hold up under legal scrutiny? Or will Rammstein emerge victorious from this clash of musical titans? Only time – and the French justice system – will tell. But one thing’s for sure: this lawsuit is sure to keep music fans on both sides of the Rhine River glued to their devices, eagerly awaiting the verdict.
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