Metallica Rocked Virginia Tech Like Never Before!

It was a historic night at Lane Stadium as Metallica graced the stage for their first concert at Virginia Tech, turning the venue into a pulsating sea of energy! The highlight? Their electrifying performance of "Enter Sandman," a song that's become synonymous with the Hokies football team's grand entrance. Little did they know, the crowd's overwhelming excitement would generate seismic activity!

Seismographs Register Rocking Crowd Response!

The Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory was on hand to document the unforgettable moment. As lead singer James Hetfield rallied the audience with a chant of "Hokies! Let’s Go!" the sold-out crowd of 60,000 went wild. When the iconic drumbeat of Lars Ulrich hit, fans bounced in unison, causing a notable spike on the seismograph, akin to a small but sustained earthquake!

A Tradition Like No Other!

For an impressive 25 years, "Enter Sandman" has been the battle cry for the Hokies, heralding their entry onto the football field. It turns out, even previous fans' reactions to the recorded track have registered on seismographs during nail-biting game days, proving once again that Hokies don't do things half-heartedly!

Metallica’s Grand Entrance—and Exit!

In a fun twist, Metallica themselves kicked off the concert to a recording of "Enter Sandman" before delivering the real deal. Virginia Tech junior Luke Dalton expressed the thrill perfectly: "Experiencing that live, the actual band playing it... it’s awesome, man!" The energy in the stadium was palpable, and this was a moment fans won’t soon forget.

A Special Pre-Concert Meeting!

Before the magic began, Metallica sat down with Hokies football coach Brent Pry, who gifted the rock legends jerseys emblazoned with the numbers 25 and 72—celebrating the song's long-standing tradition and the band's ongoing M72 Tour. Coach Pry emphasized, "It all starts with 'Enter Sandman.' There's no better entrance in college football!" Notably, this iconic track has also been the entrance music for MLB legend Mariano Rivera.

A Night to Remember!

This groundbreaking concert was more than just music; it was a fusion of rock ‘n’ roll and collegiate spirit, uniting fans and creating a legendary experience that set the stage—and the Richter scale—ablaze!