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Metallica Performs 'Enter Sandman' Live at Virginia Tech, Igniting Seismic Celebration

The band's first-ever Lane Stadium performance drew over 60,000 fans, whose synchronized jumping registered as a minor earthquake during the Hokies' iconic anthem.

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Metallica performing Enter Sandman at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium.
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Overview

  • Metallica performed 'Enter Sandman' live at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on May 7, 2025, marking their first-ever concert at the venue.
  • 'Enter Sandman' has been the Hokies' football walkout anthem since 2000, creating a deep cultural connection between the band and the university.
  • Over 60,000 fans attended the concert, with their synchronized jumping during 'Enter Sandman' registering as a minor earthquake on seismographs.
  • The performance was part of Metallica's M72 World Tour, with the band teasing the crowd by delaying the song until the final moments of their set.
  • Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry presented the band with custom Hokies jerseys before the show, emphasizing the mutual respect between Metallica and the university.