But for the Virginia Tech Hokies, Metallica held a special place at the school as the university used the band’s hit song “Enter Sandman” as the hype song for the football team.

When Metallica played their first-ever concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium, the crowd’s reaction to "Enter Sandman" triggered seismic activity.

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 ...