It’s not every day you see a Beatle and Rocky headbanging together — but that’s exactly what happened in New York when Paul McCartney, 83, and his wife Nancy Shevell, 65, joined Sylvester Stallone, 79, and his family for a night of pure rock energy at a Metallica show.
The concert, held at the legendary Stephen Talkhouse for SiriusXM, was already electric, but the crowd buzzed even more when they spotted McCartney cheering alongside Stallone’s star-studded family. Paul kept things laid-back in a navy outfit, while Nancy stunned in double denim. Stallone, joined by his wife Jennifer Flavin and daughters Sophia and Scarlet, looked every bit the proud family man — but still couldn’t resist pumping his fists to the music.
Metallica, with James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich, tore through their setlist, proving why their latest album 72 Seasons has fans calling it a true return to form. The heavy riffs of “Enter Sandman” had McCartney grinning like a teenager and Stallone rocking out as if it were fight night at Madison Square Garden.
The evening was packed with other familiar faces, too — from TV host Maria Menounos and presenter Andy Cohen to wrestler Chris Jericho — all there to soak in the thrash-metal magic.
And while Metallica showed no signs of slowing down, neither does McCartney. The music legend is nearly finished with a brand-new album, his first since 2020’s McCartney III, with plans to release it in early 2026. Insiders say he’s also gearing up for another tour, proving that after nearly six decades, he still has the same fire that drove The Beatles and Wings.
As if that weren’t enough, Paul even has a cameo in the upcoming Spinal Tap II, alongside Elton John — because why not add comedy legend to his endless list of credits?
For one unforgettable night, though, it wasn’t about careers or legacies. It was about two icons — one from music, one from film — letting loose in the crowd, reminding everyone that when the music is loud and the energy is high, legends are fans just like the rest of us.