It’s not every day a Metallica cover makes waves online, but when it’s this tight, it’s hard not to take notice. Drummer, Raja Meissner, is turning heads with a recent live performance of “Master of Puppets”, and honestly, it’s kind of impossible to be impressed with the clarity of the fills.

The video, shot on TikTok, shows Raja Meissner tackling one of Metallica’s most iconic and intense tracks, and making it look almost effortless. Just drums, precision, and energy. A lot of energy.

“Master of Puppets” is no joke. It’s fast, it’s technical, and it demands serious stamina. Raja nails the double bass sections and every change-up without breaking focus. That alone would be impressive, but she also does it with the kind of confidence that makes you want to hit replay.

Comments online started pouring in not long after the clip hit platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Drummers are pointing out her control and timing, while fans of the band are mostly just impressed that anyone could match Lars Ulrich’s parts so closely, and still add their own feel to it.

Raja Meissner‘s been posting drum covers and performances for a while, so she’s no stranger to the spotlight. But this particular video seems to have hit a nerve: in a good way. It’s got that mix of nostalgia, skill, and pure love for the genre that people connect with. You can tell she’s not trying to reinvent the song. She’s just giving it the respect it deserves, and having fun with it.

It’s not clear if this performance will lead to bigger things for her, but based on the reaction, people are definitely watching. And sharing. And watching again. She hasn’t said much about this video (and others) going viral, but if she keeps putting out covers like this, it probably won’t be the last time her name starts trending.

Either way, she’s earned the attention. And if you haven’t seen the video yet, it’s worth checking out. You don’t need to be a drummer or a Metallica superfan to appreciate how locked in this clip is.