# Ado Metallica performance at Summer Sonic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ado-metallica-performance-at-summer-sonic
> Updated: 2026-08-21T14:56:59.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

During the Summer Sonic 2026 festival, Japanese singer Ado performed a cover of Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ during her set at the Marine Stage. Ado, a 23-year-old J-pop artist, used the song to show respect to the festival’s 25-year history and its previous headliners. 

Following the performance, Metallica expressed appreciation on social media. The band stated they were ‘blown away’ by her decision to open and close the festival set with the track, noting that watching younger generations engage with their music ‘never gets old.’

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Ado performs Metallica cover at Summer Sonic festival

Japanese singer Ado surprised fans at the Summer Sonic festival by performing a cover of Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ during her set.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ado-performs-metallica-cover-at-summer-sonic-festival

### 2026-08-19: Metallica praises Ado for Summer Sonic 2026 performance

Metallica praised Japanese singer Ado after she opened and closed her Summer Sonic 2026 headlining set with a cover of ‘Enter Sandman’.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metallica-praises-ado-for-summer-sonic-2026-performance

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