US Rock Legends Drop Aussie Surprise in Huge Perth Show
Hard rock icons Metallica began their Australian tour in Perth on November 1, surprising fans by including an Australian classic in their setlist. The legendary band performed at Perth’s Optus Stadium and incorporated the song Zebra by The John Butler Trio midway through their show.
Zebra is the Trio’s most popular single and has enjoyed consistent radio play since its release in 2003. This unexpected tribute caught the attention of John Butler, who shared his excitement on social media.
“Metallica are performing in Boorloo/Perth tonight … I’ve just woken up in London to several texts/vids of them performing Zebra wtaf!??”
The Australian camaraderie continued backstage, where Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield met The Wiggles’ founding member Anthony Field. The meeting sparked laughter as they recalled when Captain Feathersword sang Enter Sandman at a Wiggles show years ago.
“The guys had a great laugh remembering when Captain Feathersword sang Enter Sandman at a Wiggles show years ago – James stood up and banged his head in approval,” wrote The Wiggles on Instagram.
However, the concert was not without incident. Two men were arrested after climbing a central tower during the event.
Author's summary: Metallica’s Perth show featured a rare Australian classic, backstage musician moments, and an unexpected security incident.