NFL 1995-96 Playoffs (Band Based)

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The NFL 1995 Postseason began on December 30, 1995, and it concluded on January 28, 1996 when Machine Head defeated Meshuggah 37-31 in Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, Arizona.

Background and Participants
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Wild Card Round
December 30, 1995

AFC: Black Sabbath 26, Rammstein 36 Game Time: 12:30 PM EST Weather: 29°F; Cloudy

In Black Sabbath's first playoff game since the 1990 season, they led 17-13 at the half before giving up a safety and two second half turnovers which gave Rammstein their first playoff win in franchise history as they were also in their first playoff game ever in their very first year of their franchise.

NFC: Alice In Chains 28, Trivium 0 Game Time: 4:30 PM EST; 1:30 PM PST Weather: 47°F; Cloudy

In Trivium's first year as a franchise, they got into the playoffs with a Week 18 win, but luck was not on their side.

Alice In Chains shut out Trivium as they limited Trivium to only 199 offensive yards. Alice In Chains also had a bit to prove as growing concerns were surrounding Layne Staley (QB). However, he put those concerns to rest as he went 22/28 for 286 yards and threw 2 TD's.

December 31, 1995

NFC: Korn 13, All That Remains 21 Game Time: 12 PM PST Weather: 59°F; Cloudy

A first half defensive struggle turned into a second half frenzy as All That Remains's touchdown with 2:15 left in the game gave them enough separation to advance to the divisional round.

AFC: Machine Head 30, Opeth 17 Game Time: 3 PM PST Weather: 61°F; Partly Cloudy

Machine Head outgained Opeth in offensive yards 377-264.in what was a Week 11 rematch in which Machine Head defeated Opeth 27-20.

Divisional Round
January 6, 1996

Coheed and Cambria 16, Machine Head 26 Game Time: 12:30 PM