Surprising Praise from Metallica
Metallica praised Ado on social media for her rendition of their iconic song "Enter Sandman" performed at Summer Sonic 2026. Metallica commented, "It never gets old seeing the younger generation discover our music. It's the best part of keeping this gig going. But, we've never seen it done quite like Ado did." They further expressed surprise and gratitude that Ado opened and closed her sets in both Tokyo and Osaka with the song.
Ado's Emotional Response
Just minutes after Metallica's comment was made public, Ado responded with a quote repost expressing her excitement, "This is amazing! A message from Metallica!? I'm thrilled!!!" Ado performed in Tokyo on August 15 and in Osaka the next day, offering different renditions of "Enter Sandman" at each event.
The History of Summer Sonic
Summer Sonic was first held in 2000 at Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi and at the WTC Open Air Stadium in Osaka, establishing itself as a summer staple in the Japanese music scene. From 2001, the festival expanded to two venues in Chiba's Makuhari Messe and Osaka, and since 2002, it has been held in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka. This grand music festival has hosted a diverse array of artists, from James Brown to Green Day.
