IT was a drum battle decades in the making.

But rock icon Dave Grohl, best known as the Foo Fighters’ frontman, has finally faced off with the Muppets’ star drummer, Animal.

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In a clip from ABC’s new Muppets series, Grohl and Animal challenge each other to a drum-off.

“Been waiting years for this Animal,” Grohl sneered before launching off into an impressive drumming set.

Camera Icon Defeated ... Both Grohl and Animal concede defeat. Credit: ABC US

But Animal short back: “Now we see who best” before he gave a good demonstration of where his name actually comes from.

However, by the end of the clip, the pair have worn each other out to the point that they admit defeat.