When opposites collide, magic happens. Take Miley Cyrus, daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus, and Metallica’s heavy metal music. Miley surprised everyone by covering Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters.” While she’s known for pop and country, Metallica is a legend in heavy metal, especially after their song was featured in Stranger Things.
Miley felt a personal connection to the song during a rough time in her life, so she performed it at Glastonbury in 2019 and again for the tribute album “The Blacklist” in 2021. In this version, she sang alongside Elton John, adding her own raw emotion to the song.
Even in the midst of Covid, Miley performed the song on The Howard Stern Show in 2021, with Metallica’s James Hetfield joining in. Hetfield shared how the song, despite Metallica’s tough image, reflects vulnerability. Fans loved seeing this softer side of the band.
Miley’s rendition of “Nothing Else Matters” is a must-listen, bringing together Metallica and Miley fans in a truly unique musical collaboration.