On May 7, 2025, METALLICA rocked Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, delivering a performance that fans will never forget. But the night wasn’t just monumental for its music—it also sparked a minor seismic event, according to Chris Oberholtz of FOX Weather.
For Virginia Tech students and alumni, the opening chords of METALLICA’s “Enter Sandman” are a cherished tradition. This anthem has long been the soundtrack to Hokies football games, igniting an explosive wave of jumping and cheering that energizes the stadium. However, at this concert, the audience’s excitement reached extraordinary new heights.
An estimated 60,000 fans packed the stadium, and the collective energy of the crowd reached unprecedented levels. This surge of excitement didn’t just shake the air—it shook the ground, producing seismic activity that was picked up by the Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory (VTSO).
According to VTSO Director Martin Chapman, the seismograph, located roughly one mile from Lane Stadium, registered the ground motion generated by the excited crowd. The peak of this tremor occurred precisely as METALLICA launched into their iconic rendition of “Enter Sandman,” a moment that clearly resonated beyond the stadium walls.
The minor seismic event, humorously dubbed the “Metallica Quake” by fans online, was too small to be recorded on the Richter scale or to receive an official rating, the FOX Forecast Center explained.
Meanwhile, METALLICA is still on their M72 2025 world tour, with support from acts like PANTERA, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, LIMP BIZKIT, and ICE NINE KILLS at select shows.
Remaining 2025 dates are as follows:
- May:
- May 9: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple @ Historic Crew Stadium
- May 11: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple @ Historic Crew Stadium
- May 23: Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
- May 25: Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
- May 28: Landover, MD – Northwest Stadium
- May 31: Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium1
- June:
- June 3: Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- June 6: Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
- June 8: Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
- June 14: Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
- June 20: Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
- June 22: Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
- June 27: Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
- June 29: Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High2
- July:
- July 5: Birmingham, England – Villa Park
- November:
- Nov 1: Perth, Australia – Optus Stadium
- Nov 5: Adelaide, Australia – Adelaide Oval
- Nov 8: Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium
- Nov 12: Brisbane, Australia – Suncorp Stadium
- Nov 15: Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
- Nov 19: Auckland, New Zealand – Eden Park
- December:
- Dec 3: Sakhir, Bahrain – Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre
- Dec 6: Abu Dhabi, UAE – Yas Island – Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix
Source: metaladdicts.com
