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Metallica Concert Viewed as a 'Grand Slam' for Virginia Tech

  • On May 7, a truck crashed into the McKee family home in Blacksburg hours before Metallica's concert at Lane Stadium.
  • The family had gone to bed early to attend the concert the following night, but the accident prevented their attendance.
  • Metallica’s 2024 M72 World Tour stop at Virginia Tech was a large event expecting nearly 70,000 fans and $1.2 million in university revenue.
  • Athletic director Whit Babcock said the event 'exceeded our already high expectations' and it "opens the door" to future concerts at Lane Stadium.
  • The McKee family credited Metallica with saving their lives and faces several months of home repairs following the crash.
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