Jason Momoa Rocks The Whisky a Go Go With Metallica’s “For Whom The Bell Tolls”—And No One Saw It Coming

West Hollywood’s legendary Whisky a Go Go has hosted its fair share of rock royalty over the decades, but few could have predicted what unfolded on the night of May 26, 2025. As part of a Memorial Day rock show, actor-turned-bass-guitarist Jason Momoa stunned the packed crowd by taking the stage and delivering the iconic intro of Metallica’s “For Whom The Bell Tolls”—live, thunderous, and unmistakably real.

“I was just there for a good time,” one attendee wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “and suddenly Jason Momoa is in front of me shredding For Whom The Bell Tolls. Definitely NOT on my 2025 bingo card.”

The moment unfolded during a blistering set by Momoa’s band OOF TATATA, a high-voltage trio featuring Mike Hayes on guitar and vocals and Kenny Dale on drums. While the full setlist hasn’t been posted to sites like setlist.fm, longtime fans and archived performance videos confirm that the Metallica classic has become something of a signature moment for the group—often spotlighting Momoa’s intense, growling bass lines.

The venue itself, located at 8901 W Sunset Boulevard, is hallowed ground for rock fans, and that night’s show—ranging in ticket prices from $54 to over $800—pulled in a multigenerational crowd. The band’s heavy sound, raw energy, and the sheer star power of its Aquaman frontman sent the room into a frenzy.

Known as much for his love of metal as for his acting, Momoa has long worshipped at the altar of bands like Metallica, Tool, and Pantera. His performance at The Whisky only solidifies what insiders have known for years: Momoa isn’t just playing rock star for fun—he is one. From wrap parties to secret gigs with Jack Black, and now a thunderous holiday weekend show on the Sunset Strip, his musical moonlighting has earned legitimate respect in the metal world.

For those lucky enough to be at The Whisky that night, it wasn’t just a concert—it was a moment, the kind that defines why the venue remains a temple of live music. And for Jason Momoa, it was just another night of living loud.