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John Butler Covers Metallica's "Enter Sandman" in Tribute

11/10/2025

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John Butler (Australian musician) responded to Metallica's tribute at their Perth concert by covering "Enter Sandman" with a bluesy twist.
Butler posted the performance on Instagram while touring Europe.
He expressed surprise that Metallica covered his song "Zebra."
Metallica's Australian tour features local tributes, including "Prisoner of Society" in Melbourne and a mashup of INXS and The Angels in Adelaide.
The band performs to over 40,000 fans and will continue with shows in Brisbane and Sydney.

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John Butler (Australian musician) responded to Metallica's tribute at their Perth concert by covering "Enter Sandman" with a bluesy twist.
Butler posted the performance on Instagram while touring Europe.
He expressed surprise that Metallica covered his song "Zebra."
Metallica's Australian tour features local tributes, including "Prisoner of Society" in Melbourne and a mashup of INXS and The Angels in Adelaide.
The band performs to over 40,000 fans and will continue with shows in Brisbane and Sydney.