Metallica rocked Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium so hard during their concert that the crowd’s reaction triggered actual seismic activity.
The crowd’s massive reaction, especially during the song’s intro, registered on a nearby seismograph and was dubbed the ‘Metallica Quake.’
Though similar reactions have been noted during football games, this was the first time a concert triggered such a measurable impact.
The band embraced the connection, walking out to ‘Enter Sandman’ and receiving Hokies jerseys honouring both the song’s legacy and their current M72 tour.