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

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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16M views · 37K reactions | #ThrowItBack to one of the most talked-about performances in Video Music Awards history 2019 Video Vanguard honoree Missy Elliott takes the stage Monday, August 26 at 8p on MTV  | Logo | Facebook