Band played first-ever concert at Lane Stadium, where the Black Album classic has served as the Hokies football team's intro music for 25 years

Metallica brought years of pent-up excitement to Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium on Wednesday night, energizing the crowd with a live performance of the Virginia Tech Hokies’ iconic entrance song during a stop on their M72 World Tour.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - A Metallica concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium was so powerful, it triggered seismic readings. On Wednesday night, an estimated 60,000 fans erupted in synchronized jumping and cheering as the band played the opening chords of "Enter Sandman," a tradition at the school’s football games.