CINCINNATI, OH — In a groundbreaking legal move that threatens to reshape the live music industry, Ohio-based hardcore band MAKE SOME NOISE has filed lawsuits against virtually every band in existence for unauthorized use of their name while addressing audiences.
“We started noticing this blatant copyright infringement at every concert we attended,” says frontman Chad “Lungs” Thompson. “Every damn band, from Metallica to some random local garage act, kept yelling ‘Make some noise!’ at the crowd. Well, guess what? That’s our name, and we’re taking legal action.”
The lawsuit targets acts across all genres, including rock, metal, pop, and even jazz bands where the phrase was whispered gently instead of screamed. Prominent defendants include Foo Fighters (“Dave Grohl yells it every five minutes”), KISS (“Paul Stanley basically built a career on it”), and even Beethoven, whom the band accuses of inspiring centuries of infringement through his influence.
MAKE SOME NOISE’s attorney, Randy F. Litigant, claims the band has suffered “irreparable identity theft” due to the widespread misuse of their moniker. “Imagine if every time someone said ‘Hey Jude’ in conversation, The Beatles got a check. That’s the precedent we’re setting here.”
The case has already sent shockwaves through the music world. Disturbed’s David Draiman reportedly attempted to counter-sue after realizing he’d been saying “Ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah” for decades without securing a trademark. Meanwhile, Slipknot has resorted to shouting “Engage in audible disruption!” at concerts to avoid legal trouble.
In a surprising twist, MAKE SOME NOISE has also sued their own drummer for repeatedly screaming the band’s name at shows. “Nobody is above the law,” said Thompson. “Not even Steve.”
As the case heads to court, legal experts predict a chaotic future for live music. Bands are now scrambling to come up with alternative audience engagement tactics, with some opting for interpretive dance, silent nods, or simply flipping fans off as a greeting.
When asked about their end goal, Thompson was clear: “We just want what’s rightfully ours. And also, if every band could start yelling ‘Buy our merch!’ instead, that’d be great.”
