Super Bowl Halftime Show Rumored to Be a Metal Band for First Time

Super Bowl halftime show rumored to be a metal band for first time

“F--- yeah, of course we would (want to play the Super Bowl)."

Could a metal band be the next Super Bowl Halftime performer?

Could Metallica perform at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show? In the words of Lars Ulrich, “F--- yeah, of course we would.”

Lars Ulrich confirms Metallica are interested in 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show and Las Vegas Sphere residency

Metallica's Lar Ulrich has confirmed that the band are keen to play the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show and a Las Vegas sphere residency.

Lars Ulrich Responds to Speculation About Metallica Headlining Las Vegas Sphere and Super Bowl LX

Sphere Residency Rumors Could Metallica be the next band to take over the Las Vegas Sphere? According to drummer Lars Ulrich, it’s possible. When asked about the idea, Ulrich said there was “nothing to confirm,” but admitted the band is “such fans of this venue.” He explained that Metallica’s management and production team have already […]

Metallica's Lars Ulrich confirms band's interest in Sphere residency & 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Metallica drummer and co-founder Lars Ulrich recently appeared on Howard Stern's radio show to talk about various subjects, including the upcoming launch of the band's SiriusXM channel, Maximum Metallica.Of note was Ulrich voicing interest in playing two big-name stages: the Las Vegas Sphere and the Super Bowl field.Find Metallica Tickets"We're all such fans of this venue," said Ulrich, referring to the former. "Nothing is etched in stone or gre…

World-famous heavy metal band teases historic thrashing of Super Bowl halftime

Metallica could take over the Super Bowl Halftime Show for 2026. Currently preparing for a huge year in which they are going on an M72 World Tour, drummer Lars Ulrich has confirmed that a Las Vegas Sphere residency is also potentially in the cards. Heavy metal band Metallica have expressed interest in being the Super Bowl Halftime act in 2026Getty Images - Getty This would follow in the footsteps of rock bands U2 and The Eagles, who have each en…