Metallica paid tribute to considered one of their followers, Lorne, who tragically died throughout their live performance final week in Edmonton, Canada.
The band shared a submit on their social media as we speak (Aug. 28) with a photograph of Lorne, whose nickname was apparently “Viking.”
“Friday evening, August twenty third, in Edmonton we misplaced a Metallica member of the family on the present. He died as a result of well being circumstances. Leaving the earthly physique and onto the subsequent journey. Very unhappy when demise occurs, however we’re touched that he spent a few of his last, hopefully joyful, time with us,” they wrote within the submit.
“Our condolences to the household and associates of Lorne ‘Viking.’ With Love and Respect, Metallica.”
A pal of Lorne’s additionally shared a submit concerning the tragedy in a Metallica fan group on Fb, explaining that Lorne had been taken out of the Snake Pit on a stretcher by EMS and acquired “aggressive” CPR.
“He was the kindest soul. All of us referred to as him Viking. He can be missed terribly! Please crank up a Metallica music, and lift a glass for the Viking,” they wrote.
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Metallica are nonetheless on tour in help of their 2023 album 72 Seasons, taking part in two exhibits in every metropolis alongside the best way. Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH and Pantera open the present through the first evening each weekend, and Ice 9 Kills and 5 Finger Loss of life Punch open the second.
Their subsequent two exhibits will happen this weekend on Aug. 28 and Sept. 1 in Seattle, Washington.
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