Foo Fighters Collaborate with Young Fan for a Live Metallica ‘Enter Sandman’ Performance

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

Throughout the concert, Grohl, always supportive, encouraged Collier to broaden his skills, leading the young guitarist to tackle the opening riffs of other Metallica hits such as “Welcome Home Sanitarium” and “Wherever I May Roam”. This 2018 event is especially cherished by Foo Fighters fans, particularly after Hawkins’ tragic passing in Bogotá, Colombia.

Collier’s guitar prowess caught significant attention, with the performance video surpassing 11 million views. The Foo Fighters are known for inviting young fans on stage, a tradition mirrored in another popular video where 11-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell plays their song “Everlong,” which has garnered 12 million views.

Dave Grohl’s musical path, from drumming for Nirvana to leading the Foo Fighters, has always shown deep respect for Metallica’s work. In an interview with Far Out Magazine, Grohl expressed his wish to collaborate with Metallica, revealing his true passion lies in drumming.

“Enter Sandman” is a staple anthem at rock concerts and Metallica’s most streamed track, with over a billion Spotify streams. This song played a crucial role in driving Metallica’s self-titled 1991 album to immense success, achieving 16x Platinum in the U.S. Collier’s rendition of “Wherever I May Roam”, also from this top-selling album, continues to resonate with fans, upholding the album’s enduring legacy.