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Virginia Metallica concert triggers seismic readings

Metallica performed live for the first time at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on Wednesday night, thrilling around 60,000 fans in Blacksburg, Virginia.
This concert was part of Metallica's M72 World Tour and followed a 25-year tradition of the school playing 'Enter Sandman' as the football team’s entrance song.
The crowd’s synchronized jumping during the performance caused measurable seismic activity recorded by Virginia Tech's seismological observatory, although it did not register on the Richter scale.
'Enter Sandman' won a fan contest before the 2000 season, surpassing songs like Guns N' Roses' 'Welcome to the Jungle' and Alan Parsons Project's 'Sirius' to become the iconic entrance tune.
The concert’s success and seismic impact highlight the deep connection between Metallica and Virginia Tech fans, reinforcing the song’s role as one of college sports' most memorable traditions.

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