Metallica to headline the next Super Bowl?

The popular band Metallica has officially applied to the NFL to perform the legendary half-time show at the next Super Bowl.

Metallica has been based in San Francisco for a long time, and the 60th Super Bowl is being presented at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers

The Super Bowl is much more than just a football match. It's also a much-anticipated concert presented after the first two quarters of the game involving the NFC and AFC champions.

After welcoming legends such as Beyoncé, U2 and The Weeknd, the NFL could well see the arrival of a cult metal band: Metallica.

James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo are said to be determined to put on a unique show, combining pyrotechnics, legendary riffs and raw energy.

Celebrating a career spanning over 40 years, Metallica have already proved time and again that they can fill the world's biggest stadiums. But the band has never set foot on the Super Bowl stage, a gap its fans hope to fill soon.

An audacious gamble for the NFL

Choosing Metallica would represent a turning point for the NFL. Traditionally, the league favors pop or R&B artists with a wide following. Betting on a metal band would be an audacious gamble, but a potentially winning one.

If the bid is successful, the Super Bowl 2026 would promise a more electric half-time than ever, marking the event's history.

This content was created with the help of AI.