Joey Belladonna Sings Anthem at Seahawks Game
The Anthrax vocalist performed "The Star Spangled Banner" before Seattle's Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna sang the national anthem before the Seattle Seahawks hosted the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field. The Bears went on to defeat the Seahawks 34-17.
Why it matters
The pregame performance highlights the ongoing crossover between heavy metal musicians and NFL game-day entertainment in Seattle. It also reflects the league's use of local and genre-specific talent to engage fans during marquee broadcasts.
The Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 at Lumen Field on Monday Night Football. Belladonna wore a #12 Seahawks jersey during the performance, a nod to the fans known as the "12th man."
The players
Joey Belladonna
Joey Belladonna is the vocalist of the heavy metal band Anthrax, known for his work on the band's 1980s and 1990s records.
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are an NFL franchise based in Seattle, Washington, that plays its home games at Lumen Field.
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are an NFL franchise based in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the league's oldest teams.
The details
Belladonna delivered a rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" ahead of the game, wearing a #12 Seahawks jersey that referenced the team's fan base. The performance came as Lumen Field has hosted several rock and metal acts in recent months.
Timeline
2023: Charlie Benante led the Seahawks' Blue Thunder drumline at a game.
Earlier in the season: Soundgarden performed a halftime show at Lumen Field.
Last month: Danny Carey and John Tempesta led a drum jam at Lumen Field.
November 2, 2026: Belladonna sang the anthem before the Seahawks-Bears game.
Season Trajectory
The Seahawks' "12th man" identity has long been central to their home-game atmosphere at Lumen Field. Using a rock vocalist in a #12 jersey for the anthem reinforces that fan-centered branding during a Monday night matchup against a conference rival.
The Seahawks' loss drops them in the NFC standings, which affects fantasy and playoff projections for Seattle-area fans. Viewers who watched the broadcast saw the anthem performance as part of the pregame presentation.
The takeaway
Pregame entertainment often draws on local identity, as the Seahawks' fan-centered jersey choice shows. Readers following the team can track how these traditions shape game-day presentation.
Further reading
Explore more Football coverage for context on how the NFL's game-day traditions are evolving.
