11-Year-Old Guitarist Maya Neelakantan Performs 'Master Of Puppets' | Quarterfinals | AGT 2024

This is an AGT FIRST! 11-year-old guitarist Maya Neelakantan performs "Master Of Puppets" by Metallica for the first time EVER on AGT!

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10-Year-Old Guitarist Maya Neelakantan Performs "Master Of Puppets" | Quarterfinals | AGT 2024

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[MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! It was such an honor that Metallica trusted me that I’ll make them proud and I was able to play this iconic Metallica song for the first time ever on AGT! And the AGT crew are amazing in creating such an incredible unforgettable experience. Metallica was the reason I started playing guitar since 6 years old and now it feels like a full circle that I got to play Metallica for my 2nd ever biggest stage performance. That's what made this day most special for me! Thank you all for the love and support. It means a lot! ❤❤❤

[fadlyhans]

At 11 years old and you’re playing the full solo of MOP. Ok this is not normal. This is

[fabiorandi]

She thanked Cliff's family. Won my heart with that. This is great

[Hangrycathar]

She ate those riffs up with a smile on her face and dressed like a princess. Iconic.

[arvindhmani]

That Carnatic progression in the bridge before the solo (around 1:10) is what metal NEEDS!! You guys don't know what you're missing!

[ozswumx]

Maya Neelakantan...remember that name....one day she will be HUGE in the world of Metal..🔥🔥🔥🔥

[CaptainRockBand]

I can tell that this kid has been working hard to perform this tonight. She really nailed it.

[larrysibiho]

This kid will win it..the dresscode, .the smile..the notes she plays....godess of rock..the finals will be fire...
Everyone was watching her while on their feet..crazy

[integrativenaturalmedicine]

I love how she stayed true to her heritage with her clothing and red dot while playing Metallica and integrating her traditional music. You know Metallica watched this if they gave their permission. That's awesome.

[AshleyAnn]

When she “thanked” Cliff’s family I almost cried. You are truly amazing!! Thank you for sharing your talent to the world!!!!

[cathiegohringer]

HOLY She is 10 years old!?!?!? She is fricken fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[IndiaWilds]

As an Indian, I am so proud to see Maya do this amazing performance. God given talent definitely honed with hours of practice. There will be time when she will outgrow all competitions.

[yveschristianalpenliebe]

As a heavy metal lover, I am very super proud of this kid, she is absolutely amazing

[alokkulkarni]

Cannot believe she got eliminated. Btw views on this video beat all other quarter final videos by a long margin

[PetePeterson-te]

The dress code, the smile, the notes she plays, the rock goddess—this kid will win it all. The finals will be intense. Everyone was standing and observing her, which was strange.

[meganmoore]

Did anyone else get emotional watching this?! Stunning performance!

[rushore]

If Metallica doesn't invite her to play with them at one of their shows, they are doing themselves, their audience, and Maya an extreme disservice. She absolutely killed it!

[dyanaprajna]

Give her all the stuff. This was absolutely crazy. She is a legend already. Someone sign this girl to a record deal, she deserves it.

[Juanita-gfte]

I don't know how Simon could say that this was a step up from Maya's first audition because it was just as fabulous as this one and the audience went just as wild. This girl can play anything, I've watched all her videos on her channel I don't see how she could get much better. She does everything to perfection.

[gowithstrangers]

When Maya played the solo of James's vocal tune at the start, I was a little concerned it would end there... But when she went into the Sitar thing, and then launched straight into playing the bridge solo of Master of Puppets... And did it so FLAWLESSLY... You go, girl !