By Katrina Nattress Apr 28, 2021 When you've been playing a song for 20+ years, it's only natural to want to Metallica, that meant playing "Enter Sandman" backward. YouTuber ATARAXIA recently unearthed a clip, which was reportedly filmed in 2013, of the band trying to perform their 1991 hit from end to beginning during rehearsal. Frontman James Hetfield even attempts to sing a line backward in the mic. "Could've been different!" he says with a laugh. The second half of the clip is their work rewound to see if it matches the original — and it's surprisingly accurate! Watch Metallica play "Enter Sandman" backward above. The band has been working on new music since their 2020 tour dates were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with