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.

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.

In what seems like a long, overdue day, Metallica has announced they will be holding a concert in Blacksburg in 2025.

Sonic Temple producer Danny Wimmer has been after Metallica to play at the music fest for years. They'll finally take the stage May 9 and May 11.

Metallica is returning to central Ohio for the first time since 2017 to headline next year’s Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival. The band is closing out both Friday and Sunday nights of the four-day festival,

Legendary hard rockers Metallica have announced a 2025 leg to their “M72 World Tour” and are headed to the Buckeye State. Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lars Ulrich (drummer), James Hetfield (vocalist/guitarist),

Metallica have announced a new run of North American shows for 2025, including headline slots at the Sick New World and Sonic Temple festivals. The 21-date tour will run from April to June next year,