Metallica Pays Tribute to Fan Who Died

Metallica has paid tribute to a fan named Lorne, affectionately called 'Viking', who passed away during their concert at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada, on August 23. The band acknowledged Lorne's death due to unspecified health conditions via a heartfelt social media post, expressing sadness and offering condolences to his family and friends. A friend of Lorne shared that he had received 'aggressive' CPR after being taken out of the Snake Pit, emphasizing his kind nature. This incident is part of a troubling trend, as concert-related fatalities have been reported at various shows in recent years. Metallica is currently on their M72 World Tour, which supports their 2023 album '72 Seasons' and includes upcoming shows in Seattle and Mexico City. The band expressed their gratitude that Lorne spent his final moments enjoying their music.