When Jack Black posts something on his Instagram Story, the internet listens — and this time, it was a hilariously over-edited Metallica video that got the full viral treatment.
The clip, originally shared by meme account @memetallica.mm, features a dramatically zoomed-in shot of James Hetfield mid-performance, layered with absurd emojis, floating skulls, and even a dancing Shrek. The over-the-top caption? “THE NEW METALLICA SONG IS FIRE 🔥🔥😈😈💀 or lava💀” — fully leaning into meme chaos.
It was classic internet nonsense, but once Jack Black — beloved for his own chaotic energy and long-standing metalhead status — posted the video to his Story, things exploded. Thousands of fans flooded the original post, with comments like “JACK BLACK POSTED THIS ON HIS STORY 😭” and “THAT’S WHERE I CAME FROM TOO” dominating the feed. It quickly racked up tens of thousands of likes and got picked up by meme pages across platforms.
The best part? The post walks the fine line between homage and mockery. Is Jack Black trolling Metallica? Celebrating them? Both? That’s the beauty of it. With his Tenacious D roots and deep love for heavy music, Jack Black has always been the kind of guy who can poke fun at metal while still being one of its biggest champions.
This moment proves yet again how metal, memes, and pop culture continue to collide in the most unexpected — and hilarious — ways. Whether you’re here for the joke, the riff, or just Jack Black being Jack Black, one thing’s clear: Metallica just got meme-blessed by rock’s funniest ambassador.
