Dave Grohl Joins AC/DC On Stage For Explosive 'Highway To Hell' Finale

Rock history was made in New Jersey when Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl teamed up with legendary Australian rock icons AC/DC for an unforgettable finale to their latest concert run. Concertgoers packed into MetLife Stadium received the ultimate surprise when the grunge pioneer took the stage alongside the hard-rock heavyweights to perform a roaring rendition of their timeless classic "Highway To Hell." The stadium gig marked the final stop of AC/DC’s celebrated Power Up tour. The show had originally been scheduled for late September, but severe weather pushed the date back. That delay created the perfect opportunity for Foo Fighters to join the lineup as the official opening act for the rescheduled Friday night performance.

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Grohl's explosive cameo on stage was far more than a typical guest appearance; it represented a deeply personal full-circle moment for the musician. Earlier in the evening, during Foo Fighters' energetic opening performance, Grohl took a moment between songs to share just how profoundly AC/DC had shaped his journey as a young music fan. Addressing the audience, the former Nirvana drummer recalled sneaking out to a midnight movie theater screening of the band's iconic concert film *Let There Be Rock* when he was only 11 years old. Grohl admitted to the crowd that seeing the band perform on screen completely redefined his understanding of rock music, sparking a passion that would go on to shape his legendary career.

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The admiration between the two rock powerhouses was entirely mutual. Midway through AC/DC's headlining set, lead singer Brian Johnson took a moment to address the crowd and tease a massive surprise. Johnson explained to the audience that a close friend had approached the band earlier in the day to ask if he could jump up on stage and jam along to "Highway To Hell." Johnson proudly confirmed that the group gave him an enthusiastic green light. Grohl then strode onto the stage with a guitar strapped around his shoulder, taking his place alongside Johnson, guitar legend Angus Young, and the rest of the band. The surprise jam session instantly sent the stadium into a frenzy, serving as a historic conclusion to the band's tour.