Is Metallica Performing at Super Bowl LX? Lars Ulrich Says ... first appeared on Parade on Aug 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared. The rock goddess just proved some voices only get better with time.

If it happens, Metallica would be the first rock band to headline the Super Bowl halftime show since The Who in 2010 (unless you count Coldplay in 2016). Past Super Bowl performers have been largely pop/hip-hop acts, including recent headliners Kendrick Lamar, Usher, Rihanna, Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg, The Weeknd and Shakira/Jennifer Lopez.

While guesting on 'The Howard Stern Show,' the Metallica drummer addressed two big rumors that have been swirling recently.