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Joey Belladonna’s national anthem performance draws mixed reactions at Seahawks game
Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna performed the US national anthem before an NFL game in Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks were facing the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.
Belladonna is the lead singer of the thrash metal band Anthrax.
Many viewers criticized his powerful singing, with some saying he sounded as if he were shouting.
Other viewers defended the performance and praised his distinctive voice.
Reactions were divided online, rather than uniformly negative.
The game was the setting for the performance, and no further developments were given.
Joey Belladonna’s performance of the US national anthem before the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the Chicago Bears drew sharply mixed reactions.
Many viewers on social media criticized the Anthrax singer’s rendition, with some saying he shouted the song.
Other viewers praised his distinctive voice and said he performed the anthem well.
Belladonna is 66 and is the lead singer of Anthrax.
- Who
- Joey Belladonna, lead singer of Anthrax, performed the anthem.
- What
- He sang the US national anthem before a Seahawks-Bears game. Viewers reacted with both criticism and praise.
- When
- Before Monday Night Football. The article was published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- At the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the Chicago Bears in Seattle.
- Why
- Not stated
Critics of the performance
Supporters of the performance
Vocal style
Critics of the performance
Some viewers said Belladonna screamed the anthem and called the rendition poor.
Supporters of the performance
Some viewers praised his distinctive voice and said he nailed the anthem.
Joey Belladonna performed the national anthem ahead of the Seahawks’ game against the Bears.
Viewers on social media posted criticism and praise of Belladonna’s rendition.
- Performer
- Joey Belladonna
- Band
- Anthrax
- Age
- 66
- Teams
- Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears
- Event
- Monday Night Football
What people are saying
Worst national anthem of the year
Whoever just sung that national anthem gotta chill Unc.
Freaking Joey Belladonna just sang the anthem for the BEARS game, he nailed it.
Now THAT is how you sing the National Anthem!!