During Metallica’s concert at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada, on Friday night (August 23rd), a fan by the name of Lorne died at the show. The fan apparently suffered a health issue in the inner “Snake Pit” area of the audience that is surrounded by the stage, and later died. The legendary metal band paid an affectionate tribute to their late fan with a post on Instagram on Wednesday (August 28), honoring Lorne who was nicknamed “Viking.”
Metallica shared a regal looking photo of Lorne, and captioned their post, “Friday night, August 23rd, in Edmonton we lost a Metallica family member at the show. He died due to health conditions. Leaving the earthly body and onto the next adventure. Very sad when death happens, but we’re touched that he spent some of his final, hopefully joyful, time with us. Our condolences to the family and friends of Lorne ‘Viking.’ With Love and Respect, Metallica.” Metallica will play two shows in Seattle this weekend, before wrapping up their two-year-long M72 World Tour with four shows in Mexico City in late September. (Consequence of Sound)