Metallica paid tribute to one among 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 because of well being situations. Leaving the earthly physique and onto the subsequent journey. Very unhappy when loss of life 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 mates of Lorne ‘Viking.’ With Love and Respect, Metallica.”
A pal of Lorne’s additionally shared a submit in regards to 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 obtained “aggressive” CPR.
“He was the kindest soul. All of us referred to as him Viking. He will probably be missed terribly! Please crank up a Metallica music, and lift a glass for the Viking,” they wrote.
Metallica Fan Lorne Demise
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Metallica are nonetheless on tour in assist of their 2023 album 72 Seasons, enjoying two exhibits in every metropolis alongside the way in which. Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH and Pantera open the present in the course of the first evening each weekend, and Ice 9 Kills and 5 Finger Demise 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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