Dave Grohl breaks down in tears after performing with AC/DC

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl revealed he was overcome with emotion after joining AC/DC on stage to perform the classic song “Highway to Hell” at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on October 2, 2026.

Grohl described the experience as a “full-circle moment,” noting that he had been inspired to become a musician after watching the AC/DC documentary “Let There Be Rock” as an 11-year-old. In a recent interview with New Zealand radio station The Rock, Grohl stated that he “walked off stage and broke down in tears, sobbing like a baby” while his wife watched from the side of the stage.

The collaboration occurred after the Foo Fighters stepped in to open for AC/DC on select tour dates, replacing The Pretty Reckless. During the performance, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson introduced Grohl, who joined the band on guitar and vocals. Grohl also remarked that AC/DC provided the loudest stage he has ever performed on in his career.