Well, this is one headline we didn’t expect to be writing on a Monday lunchtime, mun. According to a wild story doing the rounds online, Brian May — yes, THE Queen guitarist, astrophysicist, curly-haired riff wizard and all-round legend — is set to own the Super Bowl 2025 halftime stage. 🎸🏈🔥
The Claim
A site called RadiantMoon has dropped a bombshell saying Brian May will be the sole star of the biggest live music slot on the planet. No guest rappers. No over-engineered dance collabs. Just the man, his Red Special, and 100 million Americans trying to process “Bohemian Rhapsody” solos between nachos and touchdowns.
The Imagined Spectacle
Picture it:
- A field blazing with lights 🌟
- Fireworks that make even Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage finale look tame 🎆
- Brian launching into “We Will Rock You” while the entire stadium stamps and claps in sync 🥁👏
- Maybe even an intergalactic solo while NASA beams it to Mars 👽🚀
It’s the kind of fantasy booking that rock fans have scribbled on pub napkins for decades.
But Hold Your Horses… 🐎
Here’s the kicker: the story originates from a site not exactly known for hard-hitting truth bombs. In fact, it looks more like a clickbait daydream than an NFL press release. The league and Apple Music (the official halftime sponsor) have announced nothing about Brian May. So as much as we’d love to see the man shred “Brighton Rock” in front of 200 million people, this one’s not confirmed.
Why It Still Makes Sense
Let’s be real though — could there be a better pick?
- Brian May is an icon who transcends generations.
- Queen anthems are basically made for stadiums.
- He’s got the stage presence of ten TikTok stars rolled into one.
And hey, after Rihanna and Usher, maybe it is time the NFL gave rock a crack at the main stage again.
The Riff Report Verdict 🎤
Whether this turns out to be real or just another “what if?” dream cooked up on the internet, one thing’s for sure:
👉 The world is more fun when we imagine Brian May melting faces at the Super Bowl.
So, NFL — if you’re listening, do us a favour. Pick up the phone. Give the man the call. C’mon butt, make history tidy. 🏴🎸
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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