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> Basically, they just don't want their brand Doom to be associated with the band "progressive thrash metal" music

Very funny given the various metal genres that have been used in doom games.

> Basically, they just don't want their brand Doom to be associated with the band "progressive thrash metal" music.

> It's not the first time this happens and it does make sense. In another occurence about a podcast named Garden of Doom, they found an agreement.

How does this make sense? Why in the world would they have any say as to the use of the term "doom" in another market? The fact that there is precedence is more evidence that id/bethesda has a large legal department and isn't afraid to swing it around. If someone had the will (and means) to stand up to them, I highly doubt any judgement would come down saying that consumers confuse video games and heavy metal bands.

This whole thing makes id look pretty bad.

Hmm. How did their trademark settlement work out for Apple Records?