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 ...

For the last 25 years, Virginia Tech begins every game at Lane Stadium the same way: by blasting Metallica‘s “Enter Sandman” while the Hokies take the field. “It’s just a different type of feeling,” ...

The post Dave Mustaine: Metallica Stole “Enter Sandman” Riff from Another Band appeared first on Consequence. Dave Mustaine has once again asserted that Metallica stole their most famous riff from a ...

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 ...

A longstanding tradition stretching over two decades, Hagar's birthday bash sees him play a series of gigs each year at his ...

The Virgina Tech Hokies have used the 1991 tune as their entrance song at football games for over 20 years Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024.