11-Year-Old Indian-American Guitar Prodigy Makes History on 'America’s Got Talent' with Metallica Cover

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:45am on 03 Sep 2024,Tuesday India Global

Eleven-year-old Maya Neelakantan made history on ‘America’s Got Talent’ by performing Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets,’ marking the first time the band’s music has been featured on the show. Maya, blending her classical Indian music background with Metallica's heavy riffs, impressed the audience and judges. Metallica granted permission for the performance, which Maya described as an honor. Judge Simon Cowell praised her talent, while Maya thanked the band and Cliff Burton’s family for the opportunity. Her unique rendition has captivated viewers and showcases her remarkable skill.

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