# Dave Grohl Breaks Down After AC/DC Performance

> Dave Grohl sobbed after playing AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' in a rare collaboration.
- Title: Dave Grohl Breaks Down After AC/DC Performance · NME
- Summary: Dave Grohl sobbed after playing AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' in a rare collaboration.
- Keywords: dave grohl, ac dc, foo fighters, highway to hell, metlife stadium, power up tour, music, NME
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/dave-grohl-walked-off-stage-and-broke-down-in-tears-after-playing-highway-to-hell-with-ac-dc-3974969
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:51:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dave grohl, ac dc, foo fighters, highway to hell, metlife stadium, power up tour, music, culture
## Collaboration Announcement
Dave Grohl joined AC/DC for a special performance after stepping in for The Pretty Reckless.
## Performance Details
The collaboration happened during AC/DC's 2024 'Power Up' tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
## Emotional Reaction
Grohl broke down in tears after playing 'Highway To Hell' with AC/DC, sobbing like a baby.
## Personal Reflection
Grohl described the experience as a full-circle moment, saying he'd never forget it.
## Band Impact
Grohl felt AC/DC had the loudest stage he'd ever stood on, calling them the loudest band in the world.
## Historical Context
This was the first time Foo Fighters performed with AC/DC, following a 2021 charity gig with Brian Johnson.
## Key takeaway

Dave Grohl broke down in tears after performing 'Highway To Hell' with AC/DC, calling it a full-circle moment.