The NFL begins this weekend, but for some of the fun with the Pittsburgh Steelers, you will have to wait a bit. The team starts on the road in Week 1, but in Week 2, the Steelers play at home. There will be a lot to watch for.
For one, wide receiver DK Metcalf will be playing against his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, for the first time. Metcalf was asked to be traded by Seattle this offseason, and the team obliged. For whatever reason, the receiver simply didn't enjoy playing in the land of grunge.
But he and his new teammates will likely get a dose of rock ahead of the Seahawks game. Normally, the staid Steelers ask boring country singers or excellent choirs to do the national anthem before games. Not in 2025.
Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson appears to be signing the national anthem at the Pittsburgh Steelers home opener
Instead, Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson is expected to be doing the honors. He will also be performing the song without instrumentation, so you'll just get Dickinson's voice, and his voice alone.
Speaking with the Charismatic Vox podcast recently, Dickinson said, "I’ll let you into a secret. So, I’m gonna sing the national anthem in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson revealed he will be signing the National Anthem for the Steelers home game, per his interview on the @CharismaticVox podcast. Likely the home opener versus Seahawks. #Steelers #NFL #UpTheIrons pic.twitter.com/FBkcvPEJU5
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) September 5, 2025
To be fair, he didn't say that he would be doing so in Week 2, but he implied he would. Also, why make such an announcement now if he was not going to be doing the tune at the home opener? Moreover, Dickinson's legendary voice is perfect for the national anthem.
The United States national song is not an easy one to sing. Francis Scott Key wrote the words, and then someone decided, "These words are so lovely, I will add some music that will drive people crazy to it." Singers have struggled with the melody for decades.
Likely not the Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson. The Englishman was seemingly made to sing the American song. Too bad he won't be doing the halftime show as well. (Though we can't officially rule that out, of course; It is more of a hope.)