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New York: Eleven-year-old Maya Neelakantan made history on \u2018America\u2019s Got Talent\u2019 by performing a cover of Metallica\u2019s iconic track \u2018Master Of Puppets,\u2019 marking the first time the legendary band has ever allowed their music to be performed on the show.<\/p>\n
The Indian-American\u2019s performance, which took place during the quarter-finals, captivated both the audience and judges.<\/p>\n
Just before her performance, Maya shared,\u201cI\u2019m the first act Metallica have ever given permission to play on AGT. I really want to make Metallica proud.\u201d
The young guitarist didn\u2019t disappoint. She put her own spin on the thrash metal classic, blending her classical Indian music background with the heavy riffs of Metallica. She tuned her electric guitar to emulate the sound of a sitar, adding a distinctive cultural twist to the metal anthem.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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