Lions coach Dan Campbell is known for quite a few things from his press conferences over the past couple of years. One fact known by anyone who follows the Lions or Campbell: He’s a massive fan of the band Metallica.
So when Metallica announced two dates at Ford Field in Detroit for November of 2023, Campbell got excited. The band is also excited to have Campbell, who famously used their song “No Leaf Clover” in a training camp presentation captured on Hard Knocks, come see their two-night show.
Campbell recorded a message to the band and posted it on social media to help promote the concerts, which feature two straight nights with no repeat songs and different opening acts each night.
Detroit is ready for you, @Metallica 🤘 https://t.co/mhIu3RyqjD pic.twitter.com/WKXajTYQIY
— Ford Field (@fordfield) December 2, 2022
Metallica responded by appealing to the NFL to give the Lions a bye that weekend so Campbell can make the shows.
Hey @NFL – think you could schedule the @Lions’ bye week for November 12 so our friend Dan can make the shows? 👀🤘
— Metallica (@Metallica) December 2, 2022
Speaking as a Lions fan who has tickets for the Metallica shows, I second that idea for the bye week. Please and thank you, Mr. NFL schedule maker…
