Virginia Tech officials on Saturday outlined their efforts to lure Metallica to Lane Stadium in Blacksburg.

In what seems like a long, overdue day, Metallica has announced they will be holding a concert in Blacksburg in 2025.

The announcement Thursday that Metallica would perform live at Virginia Tech next May had many Hokie fans jumping.

Star jumping, Hokies! Metallica is coming to Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium on May 7, 2025.

Start jumping, Hokie Nation! Virginia Tech has announced a collaboration with Metallica, unveiling a new collection of co-branded T-shirts and hats just in time for the football season.

Metallica, Mariah Carey and The Jonas Brothers will headline a free concert in New York’s Central Park to mark the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival on Sept. 24.

Today is the home opener for Virginia Tech! Lindsey and Jenna chat about tonight’s game as well as high school football starting back up again.

Blue Ridge Nightmares is looking for about 50 actors to play scary parts in its major Halloween Haunted House attraction.

James Hetfield will be entering rehab after "struggling with addiction on and off for many years," his bandmates said. (CNN) - Metallica says it is postponing its tour in Australia and New Zealand after lead vocalist James Hetfield reentered rehab. "As most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years," the band's tweet said. "We appreciate your understanding and support for James & thank you for being a part of our Metallica family." Metallica formed in 1981, and it is known for the hits "Enter Sandman," "Master of Puppets" and "One."

Pixabay(CNN) - It's no secret that Metallica's music can be kind of intense -- so much so, one hiker says, that it scared off a curious cougar on Vancouver Island. Dee Gallant, 45, was on a hike in South Duncan with her dog, Murphy, on July 23. She said she was only a few miles into the woods when she turned around and realized that they had company: They were being stalked by a cougar. That is, until Gallant opened her phone and chose the loudest band she could think of: Metallica. "I actually thought it was really cool that I got to see a cougar for so long," she said.

Metallica have announced they are releasing a children's book, which is sure to become a treasured classic at baby showers and christenings for generations to come. Metallica have announced they are releasing a children's book, which is sure to become a treasured classic at baby showers and christenings for generations to come. "The ABCs of Metallica" will tell, in alphabetical rhymes, the history of one of the world's greatest heavy metal bands. For a really wholesome experience, we suggest pairing a bedtime reading with some of Metallica's most-loved lullabies, like "Seek and Destroy" and, of course, "Enter Sandman." The book will be available for purchase in November, but devoted metalheads and future godparents can pre-order it now.