Metallica to Play Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium to Salute 'Enter Sandman' Tradition
Now, 25 years after the tradition began, Metallica is headed to Blacksburg, Va. for the first time. The legendary heavy metal band will play a show at Lane Stadium on May 7 as par
Virginia Tech Makes Huge Metallica Announcement
What makes college football so appealing is its uniqueness in how it connects with the home crowd and intimidates visiting opponents and their fans. For many
Enter Lane Stadium: Metallica is coming to Virginia Tech
After decades of rocking Virginia Tech football fans through Lane Stadium's sound system, Metallica is visiting Blacksburg to shake the stadium for the first time — in person.
Metallica to rock Lane Stadium in May
In what seems like a long, overdue day, Metallica has announced they will be holding a concert in Blacksburg in 2025.
Hokies fans 'in for a treat' for Metallica's concert at Lane Stadium
BLACKSBURG — Brad Wurthman spent the better part of two years focused on completing arguably the biggest project in his time as Virginia Tech’s executive associate athletic director of external affairs and advancement — getting Metallica to Lane Stadium.
Metallica to play Lane Stadium in May
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Rock band Metallica is headed to Blacksburg. The band, whose 1991 song “ Enter Sandman ” is used as a football anthem by the Virginia Tech Hokies, will perform at Lane Stadium May 7, 2025. The show at Lane Stadium will mark the culmination of 20+ years of “Enter Sandman” playing as the Hokies take the field.
Heavy metal legends ‘Metallica’ performing at Lane Stadium in May
Get ready to shake Blacksburg to the ground. The legends of heavy metal Metallica are taking over Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium in May 2025.
Metallica is heading to Blacksburg for a full concert at Lane Stadium
Metallica is one of the greatest bands of all time. And now, they’re headed to Blacksburg. Since the year 2000, the Virginia Tech Hokies have been using Metallica’s hit “Enter Sandman” as the team’s entrance song as Lane Stadium rocks.
Metallica to perform in Virginia for first time in nearly 15 years
The announcement Thursday that Metallica would perform live at Virginia Tech next May had many Hokie fans jumping.
Metallica to play Bank of America Stadium in 2025
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Fans react to Metallica’s confirmed first visit to Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium
Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium, known for its electric atmosphere during college football games, prepares to host a monumental event: Metallica‘s first-ever concert at the historic venue. The performance,
“You have to shoot for the moon sometimes, right?”; VT athletics talks Metallica show
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Everything you need to know about "Enter Sandman"
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‘Enter Sandman’: Virginia Tech, Metallica team up for co-branded merchandise for fans
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Virginia Tech fans flood Blacksburg for return of Hokie Football
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Metallica Set to Play Full Concert in Lane Stadium
For years, 'Enter Sandman' has been the entrance of the football team, a tradition that has transcended the sport of football, and has now been implemented in other sports like basketball. With ...
Rutgers' Metallica reference leads top trolls from CFB Week 4
Week 4 win over Virginia Tech not only kept their undefeated record intact but also set the stage for a lighthearted troll.