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Watch Nita Strauss and Josh Villalta play Metallica, Iron Maiden and more at LA Rams halftime show
Guitarist Nita Strauss and drummer Josh Villalta performed a rock medley during halftime at an LA Rams game, playing songs by Metallica, Iron Maiden and other acts. The performance brought a hard-rock set into the stadium’s entertainment programme.
The medley included Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” and Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper”, alongside music by Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. Strauss, who has toured with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, performed with her husband Villalta; the article shares video of the set.
In short
- Nita Strauss and Josh Villalta played a halftime rock medley.
- The set included Metallica and Iron Maiden songs.
- Their performance took place at an LA Rams game.
Explained simply
The Los Angeles Rams are an American football team whose home games include a break at half-time, when the stadium often stages live entertainment. These shows can feature musicians alongside the usual match-day programme.
Nita Strauss is a guitarist known for touring with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, while Josh Villalta is a drummer and her husband. Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne are influential rock and heavy-metal acts whose songs are widely recognised by fans.