Metallica invites small kids to jam on stage!

Back in 2004, a young band out of NJ named Break The Chair (ages between 9 and 14) got the chance to play "Seek and Destroy" on stage with Metallica at what is now called the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This is their home video footage.

[@tomcarpnj]

still cant believe i had the chance to play with metallica...thank you all for the nice comments! can't believe its been 13 years now almost

[@cewektomboy191]

Tom Carp wich 1 are u?

[@tomcarpnj]

YunieQ Pjr the drummer

[@cewektomboy191]

Tom Carp really? n how old are u now?

[@tomcarpnj]

YunieQ Pjr 27 now was 14 then lol

[@cewektomboy191]

Tom Carp i think u have ur own band now 😍😍😍

[@SF-sl7fi]

I love Metallica, these guys will be 80 years old still jamming like they were in the 20's lol. Legend's never die

[@thedbcooperforum]

Hopefully, they will respectfully bow out..seeing the rolling stones and other bands short of needing oxygen and wheel chairs is a bit too much..

[@damondriver6363]

​​@@thedbcooperforumI mean, yeah thats sad and all but cmon dude, they only get one life. We'll all get there ourselves someday, God willing, and I can only hope I'd still be able to drag my 80yr old ass on stage with am oxygen tank and go down memory lane again while jammin out. Let em rock out til the day they stop breathing if that's what they wanna do, let em live my man, it could be the last time they step on that stage. You never know. Oxygen tanks and wheelchairs or not, still the same badasses who inspired millions and entertained us throughout the years

[@thedbcooperforum]

@@damondriver6363 lol, not even close..

[@spitfire4sergi]

Kirks smile at 1:25. Man it's awesome that these guys just love music. That's what it's all about right there.

[@qndreea_trp95]

kirkie is the best:)))

[@sdthrutheroof9161]

@@qndreea_trp95 Agreed!! Kirk Hammet is freaking Awesome!! Incredibly talented Riff writer!! 👍👍

[@williamgraham7923]

@@sdthrutheroof9161 0

[@sledge2105]

Gaytallica

[@buzzin-hornet]

@@sledge2105 That's awful! haha! I bet you had to like your own comment too! haha! ; )

[@jdj946]

Thank you Metallica! What an awesome memory and experience they will have the rest of their lives! Well done gentlemen. Also, KIDS....awesome job! You guys sounded great!!!

[@Nightmare-kc2nm]

what are the chanses man daaamn

[@aidananurlanovna7449]

Н.04щогю😅7х.ьджб Х

[@Ashitaka1110]

Hey Tommy, what'd you do this weekend? Ah nothing much, a little homework, saw a movie, jammed with Metallica at a sold out arena. You?

[@scotty193]

Thats the type of comment it deserves not criticism. People come to hear Metallica and on an iconic song they gave those kids a little blast which is awesome and no doubt backstage after and t-shirts.

[@Leafinsights]

@@scotty193 They filled their guitar cases with their personalised picks. Still got a ton.

[@rosidahuntung2287]

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[@martinkuliza]

LOL

[@harrison738]

imagine that!

[@danielangom]

So awesome...I started with Metallica in the 80's. My 3 children grew up with their music and now I am a granny with 58 years and I am headbanging with my 7 and 14 years old grandchilds 🤘🤘🤘💕💕💕 This guys are fantastic and I know I will listen to their music until my last breath... It's great that they are loud so I wouldn't pass one second if my ears aren't the best anymore 🤣🤣🤣 Love and hugs from Germany

[@jakobetzold5042]

Cool, dass deine enkelkinder auch metallica hören. Bin selber großer metalfan und 15. Ich hab das gefühl der gute musikgeschmack in meiner generation geht langsam verloren

[@yung_doood]

@@jakobetzold5042 Bin 19 und bin auch mit Metal und Metallica aufgewachsen.....der Musikgeschmack von meinen Freunden und Bekannten im gleichen Alter lässt wirklich sehr zu wünschen übrig. Aber wir halten Metal am leben 🤘

[@leoniem.1792]

​@@jakobetzold5042 Bin 13 und mir kommt es auch so vor. Alle hören nur noch Hip Hop, obwohl Metal so viel besser ist.

[@Dan-qt7kq]

Every single band should have one tune they play with a guest. Lots of kids would love to jam once with any band they love. Rock, country, any band. Way to go.

[@austinpowers1885]

Here, I present to you, "Minitallica"

[@IIBloodXLustII]

Min-Tallica

[@bettterthanpetrucci3864]

+J. B. too late beo

[@torryngraham3496]

bettter than Petrucci ffffffrfrffrfvvfvcdcvvrfededwseddcvgbyj

[@lilseft8807]

hasjkdhasdasd that was good

[@nickbakaj322]

Austin Walker best comment ever

[@mattosterbauer7378]

Wow! Props to Metallica for giving back to the next generation.

[@gregglesb]

I remember this when it happened - I was watching all of the Met on Tour videos of the tour waiting for the Toronto one which I was at, and I saw this video. I got in touch with the kids cause we were roughly all the same age - I think it was probably through MySpace. We kept in touch all these years and I'm am friends with all of them. Even though I live in Canada we still will visit each other and hang out. Tom (on drums) and Andy (black guitar) are driving up to Toronto in a few weeks to see Metallica with me. What a thing to happen - because of this I have these amazing friends - doesn't matter that we're in different countries.

[@CarpDiesel]

My guitar was twice as tall as me

[@fever_spike]

Andy Carp Congrats on you guys getting to jam with Metallica!

[@gregglesb]

Andy Carp still is

[@sugoma6741]

Why'd you guys only play for like 30 seconds

[@JohnSmith-nv2ys]

WoW Skillz they were only opening the song for metalica

[@kellygurl5]

Cutest thing ever lol

[@MikeSitaram]

Amazing, very nice! Very kind of Metallica to give these kids this opportunity..😁👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@matthewwallin5192]

What a dream come true for these little dudes killer job guys Robert has been playing with Metallica that long 15 years where did the time go holy shit these kids are full grown ass guys now I really feel old now lol! !!!!!!!

[@markd4768]

That short one with the red guitar just looks like he’s been doing this in another life!! Amazing!! Great to see vids like this, good on Metallica, you could really change a kids life doing this, Just AWESOME!!🎸👍🏻

[@mrhoffame]

That is beyond awesome!! I think I love so much is those kids having THAT FREAKN" memory and THAT FREAKN' story to tell for the rest of their lives. That is truly special! Would be awesome to see more celebrities doing stuff like this more often. Just so magical.

[@sdthrutheroof9161]

Agree Completely!!

[@hombresartisticos1352]

Pura musica pa loscos esquizofrenicos

[@keepbmunderground]

@@hombresartisticos1352 cierra la boca, si no te gustan, ¿por qué estás aquí siendo un imbécil grosero?

[@mikoy0]

When the kid start to play the guitar it gives me goosebumps 😱😱

[@centoeberhardt1663]

That kid playing the Strat is SO FUCKING HEARTBREAKING!!! 😂❤️👍

[@cherylhee9762]

That was an awesome transfer. Love it when bands bring up the kids on stage. And they are sooo good!

[@crazydave48]

You guys are great for allowing them to come up and play. You've just encouraged them and influenced many.....

[@nickjones1219]

Amazing, a moment those kids will never forget, love Metallica, great band 😎🤘

[@packersmockdraftsimulator4781]

Those kids will live in that moment So awesome

[@bee-toh3300]

Wonderful performance...and kid is so sweet and how he plays the guitar he is the hero..

[@rjacamargo]

I was wondering why the drums got worse all of a sudden, then I saw Lars started playing

[@weareplayingunorightnow2054]

rjacamargo that's getting old and unfunny

[@cho6140]

😂😂😂😂

[@allywilkeforsenate]

For sure.Let the Chair finish the set!

[@jbeard82]

Any dumb response by a non instrument playing idiot.

[@winterlucy]

🤣😂

[@jasonjones137]

I'm 13 & a band member guitar player, after seeing this video, it just comes to show that nothing is impossible.. Hold on to a dream, work hard & make that dream come true Jason J.

[@mekrabj2901]

Would've loved to see the whole song with the kids playing. Loved it.

[@JaellesDrums]

ehhh it would have been cool yeah but i ddont think the kids could have done it including the solo and the drum guy the intro they did good and thats awesome but im happy they didnt do the whole song

[@JLB456]

It's great to see kids raised by good parents!

[@sdthrutheroof9161]

This was Very 😎 Cool! Metallica is so Awesome!! They have a heart, they encourage young talent! It doesn't get much better than that!!👍👍

[@passionearmiariacompressa883]

wow! well done dudes!! you Metallica guys are great, this is a gift full of positive energy those kids have received from you and from life!! thank you to be so friendly

[@basslife9078]

Bro, that is so awesome and amazing. I know its been 9 years and I'm just seeing this now but dude, Metallica! I jam too and bro I'm way jealous but more so happy for you. That's awesome. You gotta post a video of you playing now, 9 years later🤘

[@proudvietvet2926]

Now that is awesome !!!! What band has ever done such an incredible action like this for the young ones that are up and coming??!!! Damned fine jesture!!! !!!!

[@Knight_647]

still doesn't make up for the countless evil acts metallica has done

[@alanchalfant522]

Like?

[@johndirkbarona3691]

Thank you for the experience, im now playing happily on the streets.

[@1happboy]

Shit like this, the humbleness in there old age and the willingness to give back and encourage their community is always what makes Metallica one of the greatest metal bands in my book

[@slbme5129]

This is so cool to see and beyond words I have on how those kids felt. Playing live at Metallica concert.

[@neversaw]

Omg he’s the same size as the guitar. I can’t! The long tee and all omg

[@omalee1]

using my grandsons youtube, they didnt let the kids stay on long enough but anyway yall did an awesome job,,, Im a 60 year old grandma and yes, I love Metallica...

[@roancathy]

Makes sense. Metallica is from your generation. Rock on grandma!!

[@airportrooms5123]

Hell yeah. The real spirit of Music. Great job

[@erikf1784]

These kids will never forget that and will forever be legends in School!!

[@jeradblazek677]

Metallica has definitely turned into a family band. Saw them this year for first time since "91"!!!!! They still did a good show, but they're definitely getting old as am I. I do find it great though the generations I see a concerts anymore. My parents would never had let me go to a show let alone go with me at that age.

[@Officer.K.]

Those kids are now adults. Can’t believe how fast time flies

[@zacphaneuf7873]

So cool that they can do this with the kids, not suprised these kids are able to get such simple and basic guitar riffs

[@kristimiller2888]

I think its WONDERFUL for thes bands to encourage these kids to play and to invite them on stage is AMAZINGLY FANTASTIC.

[@JamesBond-rj3po]

Matallica Forever...first time i am went to Matallica concert live at Merdeka Stadium Kuala Lumpur. Thanks Matallica come to Malaysia.

[@zuhairizuhairi9086]

Lama dah x dak consert besar besaran

[@lordbountifulitsme7919]

Fantabulous jamming with the Kids 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙏👍🇳🇿

[@marcosvillafranco6605]

Seek and destroy,,🤟always all time greatest albums, greatest band,and great job encouraging others, gotta keep rock and roll ,alive..

[@sheilabarron7206]

So Cool to see the little ones up there playing ✌️♥️

[@margareta.halliseyq1777]

Best band ever!! Pounding power!!!

[@odin115]

Thid boys are very lucky to play with greatest group in the world...

[@stevensusen7756]

Dmitrij Ostrenski lucky? They were given 30 seconds. Fuck Metallica 👎

[@mn-mq6ml]

@@stevensusen7756 didn't ask

[@seabiscuit726142]

No, they played with Metallica not with Iron Maiden!

[@harrydineen4880]

Dr. Pimple Popper

[@tonybanner2982]

Greatest Group In the World No way

[@bkk7705]

Talk about making someones day thats awesome never forget that day !

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Now that's something those kids will remember for the rest of thier lives !!, real cool to invite them up ..another generation of metal heads :)

[@cakeisavegatable]

Metal is actually one of the most internally supportive/energetic musical communities (at least in my concert experiences). Not counting fans of individual artists of all genres (*cough Beehive*, and I am a member of that as well lol)

[@stevenherd9799]

No man stands so tall is when he stoops to help a child!!😁💯

[@mikeysan01]

300 hundred years from now, folks will still be blown away by Metallica. Heck...we're still blown away by Mozart.

[@ccpitbull]

What legends. That’s such a cool thing to do for those kids Metallica for ever

[@brianlawhead1474]

to Metallica the first time I saw you didn't have a clue who you were went to see Ozzy ultimate sin Fort Wayne Indiana you took stage with cliff still with you(god rest his soul) i went to see Ozzy walked away with a New Found Love for Metallica since the time I found you Metallica I ended up owning and running a true Rock Club in Northeastern Indiana glad to see you supporting a new generation of players thank you for your influence and my ability to support my family through the music that was created in my younger years thank you from Martin's Tavern Garrett Indiana

[@ieatmemeswithoutmilk1337]

Brian Lawhead Nice to see another Hoosier in the comment section.

[@theadjuster151]

Brian Lawhead was that 86 or 87? I saw the show on James birthday. Think he turned 23?! Maybe? Seems like I was the only one there to see them!

[@FastFordClub]

That's Just Awesome , Only Metallica , They Are The Best , LOVE METALLICA

[@donniey.8891]

Awesome

[@julieescubillo7781]

Im old but I will never tire listening to Metallica

[@johnkiss8804]

Say what you will about Mattalica and their music. Those kids will take that night with them for the rest of their lives. They are inspired. Well done gentlemem, all of you.

[@TCELL24]

They kicked them off again as soon as they realized those kids are actually a lot better than they are.

[@Allias_TheToon]

TCELL24 do you really think cliff died from an "accident"?

[@istvdan]

Rebel waits lmao

[@Allias_TheToon]

Dániel István coincidence?... I think not!

[@istvdan]

Rebel waits good maymay

[@vanessashelton3732]

😂😂

[@josephkingstonplummer4742]

Guys you are a class act for giving those kids the spotlight.

[@chandaakumar2786]

This planet needs more kids that play metal from an early age. "Rock n Roll Is the ONLY religion u need! Never lets you down!!" - Lemmy Kilmister

[@CatspitProductions]

Mini-Me-Tallica... LOL :) Come get some Catspit~!

[@fedexpackageroadco507]

not funny ass

[@MohdFirdaus-zx5cv]

Catspit Productions

[@morejake0391]

My dream gig, playing with METALLICA!!!!! I hope one day it happens.

[@crissynunyabznz]

I dont care if this was 11 years ago,it made my day today,and i needed it horribly,it was the lil guys even though i love metallica. 😎👍❤

[@MrThuggery]

I love it when bands do that!

[@hotpiano2107]

Guitars are nearly longer than the kids are tall ! They can manage, though ! Respect.

[@benjaminsoarescosta5920]

Aí da para todos verem que o rock não vai morrer nunca

[@crazyjane6570]

What a bloody memory to have!! X❤️

[@charlesnanggaumamat2452]

i love this band,metallica,since i was kid

[@mirandaelturkmani9482]

*Me on stage with one of those guitars. Literally collapses. All People in the audience: *Pause"... ROCK ON

[@patskysys]

:-) loves this..and the beats go on :-)

[@jasondelong5361]

That's so badass Tom Carp Wow! How freaking cool. Way to go man. Awesome memories man.

[@maranlou2542]

This is one of the many reasons that METALLICA is the top of my list. Promoting the KID FANS!! METALLICA RULES!!

[@davidjoseph1559]

Imagine going to a Metallica Concert and you kid is so cool he did a cover Of Metallica at a Metallica concert

[@michaelvicario2584]

❤️

[@marsman01]

"So there I was. Shredding with Metallica and shit. You shoulda been there man. Panties flying. Bras hitting me in the face. It was nuts man" *tokes on doobie*

[@robertthomas761]

I literally just spit my water across the room after reading this

[@marlas5741]

these kids will never forget this

[@jaegaines6487]

I am hip hop to the core but I'll always always going to love Metallica

[@renericardorosa5275]

O Rock nunca vai morrer!!!!!.

[@stevehoover4544]

Kurt had the biggest smile ever

[@Tmr789123]

I went to highschool with these kids here in nj. Same grade. Great band

[@tomdavis3488]

Wow that's beautiful OMG props to the next generation of heavy metal group of kids ..

[@Scottdrums]

Lars had to be jealous as hell.

[@eddiem4868]

lars was like shit cant let these people know this kid can play better than me!

[@weareplayingunorightnow2054]

That joke is Getting old kids.

[@randomjunk1984]

Which joke? The drumming ability of Lars? Naw, that one never gets old 😂😂😂

[@joeschmo9838]

Doubt it, more like he realized this is the new generation of rock artists and gotta let the people know they (Metallica) let the get known. Nothing against Metallica, they've been there with me through thick and thin and ain't goin away.

[@bankjun3210]

@@randomjunk1984 nonton djmsk

[@Penguinssss]

Lars: C'mon! You're makin' me look bad! Kid: Why do you think I'm here?

[@oufc29]

wow you got to play with Metallica one of my favourite bands you was the drummer right awesome and the guys on bass was pritty cool too i got to meet them in 2004 & 2011 that was cool

[@rodeyhiggins3720]

Aboustly the most amazing feeling those little grooves could not explain how they felt like on stage if there were words to describe how they felt to them , it's metelica that s there ldol that's who's made them want to play you cannot even imagine or try to explain how they felt

[@Adam_Aiman]

2:03 DUDE HOW LONG HAS THAT ORANG UTAN BEEN STICKING WITH LARS?!?!

[@munmunsha1]

the mini metal head at 1.04 was shorter than the size of a guitar

[@gfrank8058]

The future of metal rock is alive and well. Rock on young bloods. GF1 😎😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@susanmendoza2041]

These kids are amazing! Hope they start thier own group we need this m usic

[@mgrmradacovsky]

Just came to see comments about drummer being better the Lars :-)

[@weareplayingunorightnow2054]

Mirinko that's getting old man.

[@jessibellz6008]

first time i heard it. and i laughed!

[@RanetkiFan]

cool

[@hebertthemikenufer7785]

That one little guy is so small that i think the guitar is taller than he is but he was still rocking.lol Awesome. I love it and love the idea of the younger kids keeping true heavy metal music alive.

[@joelnall5882]

Just fantastic. Super job.

[@alphabyte-lx5gs]

The drummer is still better than Lars

[@Misha020]

Getting a little old, don't you think?

[@riyadjawadz1213]

2017 and people still make fun of Lars ......kinda sad if u ask me .....it's too old to be funny

[@kimrasmussen5172]

Trent Haltom Maybe he is not the best drummer in the world , but he is the driving force behind the biggeste metal band in the world , and has a personal net worth around 250 million dollars , and you are ???

[@drunkenskulls9784]

Stop with this old bullshit You think you can play better? go replace with him in Metallica

[@jake6887]

Parrot

[@mlim9858]

I love how the little bassist thinks he is the center of the show😂😂😂

[@KUCH2009]

Total respect to the guys! Balls!

[@bobpayne830]

Wish they played at least half the song. Greatful the band let them & happy for these young musicians!

[@morejake0391]

These kids are lucky

[@djnaz9591]

they gave them like 30 seconds!wtf

[@denkuzco]

I would sell my wife for even 1 second with those guys .. they gave those kids the recognition and the experience of their lives..

[@Crisperdad]

This is awesome on so many levels!!!!!

[@monickalynn4365]

This is awesome. Their future grand kids will have a great story told to them!