What an amazing performance in front of a crowd that normally probably wouldn't be at a Metallica show. I love how Elton was one of the very first to give a standing ovation!

Elton is a huge fan of Metallica and James a huge fan of Elton’s. There’s an interview on Howard Stern that’s definitely worth watching. James turned the piano parts into amazing riffs.

Metallica were on point with this performance, flawless

This was an amazing performance was not a huge Metallica fan but after this I was!!

This was really well done by the boys.

This version and the version that Dream Theater recorded for their A Change of Seasons EP are the two best versions of this in my opinion. Though the Dream Theater version is in the middle of a sort of medley of songs, if I remember correctly. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard their version. Either way, I guess I just love the “Metalification” of the song. The way it translates almost seamlessly into a heavier song is great. This is also one of Metallica’s best performances and they were all just having a lot of fun. I’m sure it’s a really fun break from playing their own songs night after night. To be able to get up there and play a cover of an iconic song in front of its creators has got to be an amazing feeling. Especially when they give you a standing ovation afterwards and tell you it was amazing. You can see the respect the band had for them with how they treated the song, and how much respect James has for them at the end.

Bradley. One of the best souls on KZfaq. Hope all is well.

Awesome job!

Damn good version. I listened to the original when it came out and it was all a 16 year old could want--unforgettable, as it became the soundtrack of my life--every party, on the road, even on the headphones of my stereo all alone. This version is respectful and dynamic--all great musicians. Great moment in rock.

That whole Gershwin show was good.

No one does it better. Metallica for life, absolute legends of the game

Yo , good reaction. but first, that shirt is super cool. Second as a fan of the greatest band to ever exist...this cover is a masterpiece! This probably go down in history because Sir Elton Jon is an icon. the original version is just as good.

Bernie Taupin was on Elton's left btw.

Trent Reznor actually said that Johnny Cash's cover made that song Johnny's and not NIN

👍😎👍

That les paul Kirk is playing costs more than your house lol.

They only did this because Elton was on a Cover of Nothing Else Matters