Metallica Jams With ‘Stranger Things’ Star Joseph Quinn At Lollapalooza

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Metallica clearly has a lot of love for actor Joseph Quinn and his work as the metal-loving Eddie on season 4 of “Stranger Things.” The legendary band invited Quinn backstage at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Thursday to not only meet the rockers but also to rock out with them.

Netflix posted a video documenting the meet-up on their Instagram account. “[T]his is for Eddie,” the streamer captioned the post alongside a rock ‘n’ roll salute emoji. READ MORE: Watch Joseph Quinn Practice His Metallica Cover From ‘Stranger Things’ Quinn has become indelibly linked with Metallica because of his impressive performance of their 1986 classic “Master of Puppets” on the popular series. “You’re taller than on the TV,” Metallica frontman James Hetfield told Quinn when they met.

After thanking the group for allowing “Stranger Things” to include “Master of Puppets” in the series, the actor asked Hetfield if he’s a fan of the show. “I’m a big fan of it,” he replied. “And have been since Season 1.

My kids and I, it’s been a bonding experience for us.” READ MORE: Metallica Joins The Hellfire Club In ‘Stranger Things’ Tribute TikTok Hetfield went on to praise how Quinn treated “Master of Puppets,” giving him kudos “for doing it justice.” Quinn appeared relieved, telling the rock star, “It’s all I was listening to for two years.