Céline Dion Steals the Show at Metallica Concert, Pretends to Play Bass

Canadian music icon Céline Dion has delighted fans after showing off her playful side during Metallica’s Las Vegas residency, pretending to play bass along with the heavy metal band’s performance.

A video circulating on Instagram captured Dion inside a suite at the Sphere, enthusiastically copying the movements of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo during an instrumental performance featuring guitarist Kirk Hammett.

The singer’s appearance also attracted other familiar faces from the music industry, including Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and members of No Doubt.

Dion’s interest in Metallica reportedly goes beyond her appearance at the concert. She previously revealed that the band’s music features on her personal playlist, partly because her son, Eddy, is a fan.

She also demonstrated her admiration for the group by attempting an impression of frontman James Hetfield while discussing the band.

The appearance comes as Dion continues to attract attention over her gradual return to live performances after stepping away from full-length concerts because of health challenges linked to stiff-person syndrome.

The singer resumed live performances with a Paris residency in September, marking a significant return to the stage after years of dealing with the condition.

Meanwhile, Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere began on October 1, bringing the band’s distinctive No Repeat Weekend format to Las Vegas.

The format allows the group to perform different setlists across consecutive concert nights, giving fans a varied experience.

Dion’s playful moment at the show has added another memorable celebrity appearance to Metallica’s Las Vegas residency, while highlighting her continued enthusiasm for music beyond her own performances.