Metallica performs a cover of Tom Jones’ “Delilah” at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, even though the song is reportedly banned at the venue. Multiple outlets report that the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) issued a decision in 2023 preventing the song from being performed at the stadium. The stated reason is the track’s lyrical content, which includes references to domestic violence. Despite that restriction, Metallica plays the cover during their event at the venue, leading to attention online and in coverage that contrasts the performance with the earlier ban. The accounts focus on the WRU’s 2023 directive and the nature of the concern over the lyrics, while noting that the performance occurs at the same stadium covered by the restriction. The reporting does not provide additional context on whether stadium officials allowed the song for this specific show or whether any exemptions were granted. Overall, the story centers on a conflict between a previously announced ban on “Delilah” and the song’s inclusion in Metallica’s live set.