BLACKSBURG — Brad Wurthman spent the better part of two years focused on completing arguably the biggest project in his time as Virginia Tech’s executive associate athletic director of external affairs and advancement — getting Metallica to Lane Stadium.

An iconic metal band is coming to Syracuse for the first time in nearly 30 years. Metallica will perform at the JMA Wireless Dome on the Syracuse University campus on Saturday, April 19, 2025, as part of the band’s M72 world tour dates. Special guests Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies will open up the show at 6 p.m.