On Thursday night time, Metallica rocked Lollapalooza with a thunderous, almost two-hour set that closed with “Grasp of Puppets,” becoming a member of Kate Bush’s “Working Up That Hill” to get a lift from Stranger Issues. Earlier than their set, there was a second that may have made the fictional Eddie Munson proud.
As shared in a clip by Netflix, Metallica was joined by none aside from Munson actor Joseph Quinn for a jam session backstage. It’s exhausting to inform who was extra excited by the assembly.
“I’m an enormous fan of [Stranger Things]. Have been since Season One,” Metallica’s James Hetfield informed Quinn. “My youngsters and I, it’s a bonding expertise for us.”
The singer/guitarist additionally informed Quinn that he was taller than he gave the impression to be on TV and Quinn went on to thank the band for permitting the present to license the Metallica traditional. In response, the love fest continued when Hetfield thanked him for doing the 1986 tune justice.
“It’s all I used to be listening to for 2 years,” Quinn stated. “I really feel very related to you guys.”
Then, the band and actor joined forces for a fast jam session backstage, which included, in fact, “Grasp of Puppets.”
“We’d wish to make an announcement: Metallica is now a five-piece,” Lars Ulrich joked after. The band gave Quinn some goodies, together with a guitar and an all-access cross for any of their reveals every time he needed to pop up.
