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.

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

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. Scheduled for May 7, 2025, the announcement is part of group M72 World Tour.

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.

Metallica is bringing their M72 World Tour to Philadelphia for two shows at Lincoln Financial Field in May 2025.

Metallica has announced that its "M72" world tour will be extended into a third year, with the announcement of 21 North American shows spanning April, May and June 2025. Two-night tickets for the newly announced "No Repeat Weekends" and tickets for the single-night engagements will be on sale September 27 at 10am local time.

Heavy metal rockers Metallica are extending their current M72 World Tour adding 21 North American shows, including a date in the Queen City next spring.

Metallica has revealed they’re extending their 72 Seasons tour in 2025 with several dates announced across North American markets.