Big Game, Big Talk

"Super Bowl XLIII? Most say it's gonna be classic David vs. Goliath. Vintage 'Steel Curtain' Steelers defense matched up against a 9-7 Cardinals team that snuck in with a 37-year-old thought-to-be-washed-up quarterback at the reins. My thoughts? Who cares! The Dolphins aren't in it, so show me to the chicken wings. But if I have to give a prediction, Arizona's D-line shuts down Big Ben's scrambling, and they pull off the upset 34-31. I also predict being in a food coma the following day."

Oderus Urungus, GWAR

"The fact that the Cardinals are in the Super Bowl shows how crazy the league has become. On any given Sunday anybody -- except Detroit -- is capable of beating anybody in the league, and in any single game careers can be lost and seasons ruined. I'd root for the Cards if Warner would quit doing shout-outs to God. God doesn't give a sh*t about football. In fact, God is dead ..."

Nick Hipa, As I Lay Dying

"Yet another year my beloved Chargers fell short of Super Bowl glory. Thus my allegiance will have to go to the more metal team of the two: daaaa Steelers."

Corey Beaulieu, Trivium

"After watching the playoffs, so far Arizona is doing everything right: their offense is lighting it up -- no team has found an answer for Larry Fitzgerald, and Kurt Warner is playing great and getting the ball to his playmakers. Pittsburgh is the obvious favorite; they have the top-ranked defense and have always been a tough team to beat. If the Cardinals defense can make big plays like they have the whole playoffs and force some takeaways, I think the Cardinals offense has too much firepower for the Steelers to contain. My pick in a huge upset is the Cardinals over the Steelers."

Jim LaMarca, Chimaira

"I would like to start off by saying that I hate the Pittsburgh Steelers. But after them destroying the Ravens, I have to admit I will be rooting for the Steelers. Being from Cleveland some people would call me a 'sellout,' but I have my reasons for my predictions. One: the Steelers whoop our ass every year. Two: the Steelers defense is awesome. Three: the Steelers whoop our ass every year. My prediction is Arizona 19, Pittsburgh 44."

Tony Foresta, Municipal Waste

"I'm going for the Steelers. Moe, who sells merchandise for the Waste, is a die-hard Steelers fan. She dyes her hair black and gold, and has a tattoo of a Steelers zombie eating a Cleveland Brown. Over the years she has taught me a lot about the team. Things about their historical reign in the '70s and the fact that they are the only team that doesn't have cheerleaders (they're here to play football, dammit!). There are a lot of things about this team that make me respect the hell out of them (plus the fact that I think Polamalu is the most entertaining player to watch in the league by a long shot). Although I admire the Cardinals for getting as far as they have with little or no respect from everyone this year, I know in my heart that if the Steelers do not win, Moe will be a complete b*tch for like three months. So, goooooooooo Stillers!!!!"

Matt Snell, Five Finger Death Punch

"Cards ... plain and simple ... and 5FDP will be drunk somewhere in L.A. watching the game and screaming at the TV."

Jeremy Spencer, Five Finger Death Punch

"Everyone can appreciate a great underdog story, and there's no greater underdog than the Arizona Cardinals! Week after week throughout the season -- and most recently the playoffs -- the Cardinals have proved the entire world wrong. You can't tell me that anyone saw this coming, including the die-hard fans (myself). Through thick and thin (and it has been mostly thin, as most of us know), I've been a fan since I was seven years old when they were in St. Louis. To me, this is the most thrilling feeling to finally have our day. Once again, they are underdogs in the Super Bowl, and that's exactly how we want it. Keep doubting one more game, please! And we will be hoisting the trophy for the first time in franchise history. Prediction: Cardinals 24, Steelers 20."

Jaye Schwarzer, The Cancer Bats

"Steelers fever, baby! Steelers fever!"

Zach Moore, Hero Destroyed

"Is there really a question? Steelers all the way! Hero Destroyed are huge Steelers fans. I've gone to almost every home game for the last four years, and I always travel with a Terrible Towel in my guitar case. Life in Pittsburgh is scheduled around Steelers games, whether it's band practice or shows, family reunions, weddings, funerals ... nothing gets in the way. This is definitely an exciting time in the 'Burgh, time for the six pack!"

Jeff Gretz, Zao

"Without a doubt, I'm going to have to go with the Steelers. Not only are they the better, more experienced team with Super Bowls, but no matter where the Super Bowl is played, the Steelers always have the home-field advantage. Steeler Nation is taking over the country."

Wuv, P.O.D.

"Arizona."

Randy Weitzel, Flatline

"When I was a kid, I used to pretend that I was Franco Harris and my little sister was a Dallas Cowboy. Mom put an end to our full-tackle games when I plowed my sister over, making the winning touchdown but knocking her front tooth out in the process! STEELERS ALL THE WAY!"

Matt Moore, Rumpelstiltskin Grinder

"Defense and a running game win championships. Pittsburgh has both of those things. As much as I'd love to see the Cardinals win to vindicate the Eagles ... QBs and receivers mean little in the Super Bowl."

Jason Jouver, Don Caballero

"Steelers 24, Cardinals 17."

Jeff, Hellmouth

"Arizona is a nice story, but I believe that the halftime show will be more exciting than either team on the field."