At the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, Metallica opened the show with a medley that no one saw coming. Known for their heavy metal dominance, they surprised the crowd by tearing through quickfire covers of iconic songs from completely different genres starting with Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” then launching into Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army,” and even Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” It was a raw, high-energy tribute to modern rock and pop cu

342K views · 273 reactions | Can't help but feel ALL the feels rewatching Kelsea Ballerini & Paul Klein of LANY perform "I Quit Drinking" at the 2021 #CMTAwards.  This year, they're in the running for Performance of the Year! Head to vote.cmt.com to help decide who brings the trophy home, and tune into the 2022 CMT Music Awards on April 11.  | MTV | Facebook

27K views · 321 reactions | Evanescence is known for their ability to fuse genres like rock, opera, and classical, and their song "Wasted On You" is up for Best Rock at the Video Music Awards! In 2003, Amy Lee spoke on the group's honest lyrics, and how they found their signature sound. Don't miss the 2020 VMAs LIVE on Sunday, August 30 at 8 PM ET on MTV! | MTV News | Facebook

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