The Star-Spangled Banner VIDEO QUALITY: Professional, shot by the MLB SOURCE: MLB > MP4 FLAWS: None CORRECT SHOW: Yes, Metallica plays the anthem in 2022 for San Francisco Giants. This is the ninth time playing for the Giants, though only the eighth time in person. 2020 was done virtually, and 2021 they didn't do anyting for the Giants that year. BAND PERFORMANCE: Funny moment at the very end James quickly teases Master of Puppets, and makes Kirk bust out laughing.