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Dave Grohl joined AC/DC onstage for “Highway to Hell” at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Friday, Oct. 2. Foo Fighters had also filled in for the Pretty Reckless as the opening act on AC/DC’s Power Up tour; the concert had been postponed because of dangerous weather.
Dave Grohl joined AC/DC for a performance of “Highway to Hell” at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Friday, Oct. 2. Foo Fighters were also filling in for the Pretty Reckless as the opening act on AC/DC’s Power Up tour, making the appearance a rare onstage collaboration, according to Stereogum’s report.
The concert was originally scheduled for Sept. 25 but was rescheduled because of dangerous weather, the report said. At the Oct. 2 show, AC/DC brought Grohl out during “Highway to Hell.” The available report describes the appearance but does not provide an official statement from the band or details about how the collaboration was arranged.
Foo Fighters had already filled in for the Pretty Reckless at an earlier stop on the tour, opening AC/DC’s Sept. 8 show in St. Louis. The New Jersey date marked a second time the band took that opening slot, according to Stereogum.
During Foo Fighters’ set in New Jersey, Grohl recalled seeing the AC/DC concert film Let There Be Rock when he was 11. He described the experience as formative, saying the film showed him that rock music involved “sweat and blood” and “every ounce of energy.” His remarks linked the guest appearance to a childhood influence, though the report does not establish whether that story prompted AC/DC to invite him onstage.
A Rare Guest Spot With AC/DC
The appearance brought together Grohl and a band he has cited as an early influence in front of a stadium audience, turning an opening-act assignment into a shared performance with AC/DC. The moment also stands out because, as Stereogum reported, AC/DC rarely share the stage with other performers.
For concertgoers, the collaboration was an additional feature of a date already rescheduled from its original night. For the tour, Foo Fighters’ second replacement appearance in New Jersey extended their role beyond a single opening set. The report does not give attendance figures or establish whether the guest spot will be repeated at other stops.
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How Foo Fighters Joined the Tour
Foo Fighters stepped in for the Pretty Reckless during AC/DC’s Power Up tour after also opening the Sept. 8 concert in St. Louis. The New Jersey appearance was their second such substitution, according to the source report.
MetLife Stadium’s concert date had shifted from Sept. 25 because of dangerous weather. The Oct. 2 performance therefore combined the rescheduled AC/DC show with Foo Fighters’ opening set and Grohl’s guest appearance during the headliners’ song.
Grohl had previously recounted watching Let There Be Rock as a child in an Instagram post, Stereogum reported. At the New Jersey concert, he again spoke about the effect of seeing the film and described wanting to pursue music after watching AC/DC perform.
““I didn’t know that rock and roll could be like that.””
— Dave Grohl, speaking during Foo Fighters’ New Jersey set, as quoted by Stereogum
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Details of the Onstage Invitation
The report confirms Grohl joined AC/DC for “Highway to Hell,” but does not say who proposed the guest appearance, how long he performed with the band or whether the collaboration was planned in advance. It also does not identify the exact point in the song when he joined or provide an official comment from AC/DC or Foo Fighters.
There is no information in the source on whether Grohl will appear with AC/DC again, whether other tour dates will feature guest performers, or whether the Pretty Reckless will return to the opening slot. The report’s description of AC/DC’s guest appearances as extremely rare is attributed to the outlet, not presented as a quantified record.
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Further Tour Dates Remain Unconfirmed
The available report does not announce another joint performance or provide details of upcoming changes to the tour’s opening lineup. Any repeat appearance by Grohl, or a return by the Pretty Reckless, remains unconfirmed.
Further updates would depend on statements from the bands or announcements about later tour dates. For now, the confirmed development is limited to the Oct. 2 MetLife Stadium performance and Foo Fighters’ role as the replacement opener in New Jersey.
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Key Questions
What did Dave Grohl perform with AC/DC?
Grohl joined AC/DC onstage for the band’s song “Highway to Hell” at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
When did the performance take place?
The concert took place on Friday, Oct. 2. It had been rescheduled from Sept. 25 because of dangerous weather, according to Stereogum.
Why were Foo Fighters opening for AC/DC?
Foo Fighters filled in for the Pretty Reckless as the opening act. The New Jersey concert was the second time they took that role during AC/DC’s Power Up tour, following a Sept. 8 show in St. Louis.
Did Grohl explain his connection to AC/DC?
During Foo Fighters’ set, Grohl said seeing AC/DC’s Let There Be Rock when he was 11 helped shape his desire to make music. Stereogum reported that he had previously shared the story on Instagram.
Will Grohl perform with AC/DC again?
The source report does not announce any future joint performances. Whether the appearance will be repeated is not confirmed.
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