Young Fan Joins Foo Fighters on Stage to Perform Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman

At a Foo Fighters show in Kansas City, Dave Grohl, the band’s lead vocalist, highlighted a young musician. Ten-year-old Collier was given the incredible opportunity to play Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” alongside Grohl. The collaboration set the stage for an unforgettable moment, with Grohl handling the vocals and Taylor Hawkins, the band’s late drummer, on drums. You can watch their performance here:

During the concert, Grohl encouraged Collier to expand his performance, leading the young guitarist to tackle the opening riffs of other Metallica classics such as “Welcome Home Sanitarium” and “Wherever I May Roam.” This 2018 performance remains a cherished memory for Foo Fighters fans, especially following Hawkins’ untimely passing in Bogotá, Colombia.

Collier’s guitar skills garnered significant attention, with his performance video amassing over 11 million views. The Foo Fighters are known for inviting young fans to join them on stage, a tradition reflected in another popular video where 11-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell performs their hit “Everlong,” achieving 12 million views.

Dave Grohl’s musical journey as Nirvana’s drummer and Foo Fighters’ frontman showcases his deep respect for Metallica’s artistry. In an interview with Far Out Magazine, he expressed his desire to collaborate with Metallica, highlighting his true passion as a drummer at heart.

“Enter Sandman” stands out as a quintessential anthem for rock concerts, further solidified by its status as Metallica’s most streamed song, surpassing a billion streams on Spotify alone. The track was instrumental in propelling Metallica’s self-titled 1991 album to immense success, achieving 16x Platinum certification in the United States. Collier’s rendition of “Wherever I May Roam,” also from this best-selling album, continues to resonate with fans, sustaining the album’s lasting legacy.