| Title | Metallica |
| Agency | Wieden + Kennedy |
| Campaign | 2019 ESPN College Football Season Anthem |
| Advertiser | ESPN, Inc. |
| Brand | ESPN |
| Posted | July 2014 |
| Product | SportsCenter |
| Business Sector | TV/Radio Programs & Stations |
| Tagline | This is SportsCenter |
| Media Type | Television |
| Length | |
| Market | United States |
| AI Description | The ad opens with a SportsCenter anchor commenting on Mariano Rivera's retirement, implying the band Metallica now finds themselves with extra time. The scene cuts to an office where Metallica band members are seated, appearing to brainstorm new tasks. They joke about potential clients needing entrance songs, mentioning figures like John Daly, while receiving gentle reminders about the context of golf. The ad continues with band members peering into another room, showcasing their search for new work. It humorously transitions to a bulletin board promoting guitar lessons offered by a Metallica member. Finally, one member is seen practicing in an office break room, demonstrating the lighthearted take on their new venture, ending with the tagline "This is SportsCenter." |
| Production Company | O Positive |
| Creative Director | Brandon Henderson |
| Creative Director | Stuart Jennings |
| Copywriter | Charles Hodges |
| Art Director | Gary Van Dzura |
| Executive Producer | Temma Shoaf |
| Account Manager | Brandon Pracht |
| Account Manager | Casey Bernard |
| Executive Creative Director | Ian Reichenthal |
| Executive Creative Director | Scott Vitrone |
| Head of Production | Lora Schulson |
| Director | David Shane |
| Executive Producer | Ralph Laucella |
| Executive Producer | Marc Grill |
| Line Producer | Ken Licata Jr. |
| Director of Photography (DOP) | Dave Morabito |
| Editing Company | Cosmo Street |
| Special Effects / VFX | Switch |
| Audio Post Production | Heard City |
| Actor / Celebrity | Metallica |