Players begin filing into the narrow tunnel. Anticipation is building among the thousands of excited fans packed in the stands. Cheerleaders hold up "LET'S GO" and "HOKIES" signs as the crowd chants.

Just over 24 years ago, a tradition surrounding Metallica's “Enter Sandman” was born in Blacksburg that is now widely considered the best entrance in all of collegiate football. Though it originated ...

Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” celebrates 700 weeks on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, becoming the band’s longest-charting hit by far. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: (L-R) Robert Trujillo, ...

Did you know that another Metallica hit was inspired by the success the band found in their classing Black Album favorite, "Enter Sandman"? Within the discussion, James Hetfield revealed how "King ...

Fans will always find a way. In this case, Metallica lovers took it into their hands to show their love for the band during Virginia Tech’s Women’s NCAA Tournament, where “Enter Sandman” was banned ...

"Exit light. Enter night. Take my hand. We're off to never-never land" is what the Virginia Tech Hokies hear before they take the field for a home game at Lane Stadium. And that tradition was embraced ...

Metallica at March Madness? The Virginia Tech Hokies have long used the metal band's "Enter Sandman" as entrance music. But after its use was banned by the NCAA for the tournament, Virginia Tech fans ...

If you’ve ever been to a sporting event in Blacksburg, Va., then you’ve likely heard Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” blared over loudspeakers. The song came out in 1991, but it became a tradition at ...

When the first note of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' plays at Lane Stadium, there truly isn't a better moment in all sports. 66,000 fans jumping in unison. Players bursting out of the tunnel. Fireworks ...

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Metallica played their first concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium on Wednesday, where the crowd’s rapturous reaction to “Enter Sandman” — which has doubled as the Hokies football team’s intro music ...

Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” has now spent an incredible 750 weeks on the Official Rock & Metal Singles chart, solidifying its status as the band’s longest-running U.K. hit. HELSINKI, FINLAND - JUNE 7: ...