The Night That Shook the Appalachians

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Metallica concert registers a small earthquake in Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium as thousands of Hokies jumped in unison. The band played in front of 60,000 fans as part of their M72 World Tour. According to the Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory, there was a spike when Metallica started playing “Enter Sandman.” The Virginia Tech football team is known for running out to the song before their football games as Hokie fans jump in unison.

On May 7, 2025, Metallica electrified Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium, fulfilling a 25-year dream tied to the Hokies’ iconic “Enter Sandman” football entrance. The M72 World Tour stop, featuring Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies, drew over 70,000 fans, transforming the football venue through intricate logistics involving 87 trailers and a week-long setup.

The sold-out crowd’s fervor during “Enter Sandman” triggered seismic activity, echoing the earth-shaking energy of Hokies’ games. James Hetfield’s “Let’s go, Hokies” chant ignited a frenzied finale, cementing the concert as a historic, unforgettable triumph for Blacksburg’s passionate community.