A Metallica fan by the identify of Lorne died on the band’s present at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada, on Friday night time (August twenty third) after struggling a well being challenge within the “Snake Pit” space of the viewers that’s surrounded by the stage. The legendary metallic act paid tribute to Lorne (nickname “Viking”) on Wednesday (August twenty eighth), sharing a photograph of him on their social media accounts.
“Friday night time, August twenty third, in Edmonton we misplaced a Metallica member of the family on the present,” wrote the band. “He died as a consequence 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. Our condolences to the household and mates of Lorne ‘Viking.’ With Love and Respect, Metallica.”
On Reddit, a display seize of a put up by an obvious buddy of Lorne’s on a Metallica Fb group supplied extra perception into his loss of life. “Edmonton live performance on Friday night time, my buddy Lorne suffered a medical challenge and was taken out of the snake pit on a stretcher whereas EMS did aggressive CPR,” reads the put up. “Regardless of their efforts, Lorne didn’t survive. … Please crank up a Metallica tune and lift a glass for the Viking!! RIP my pricey buddy.”
One other Reddit consumer supplied an eyewitness account of the incident, reporting that Lorne collapsed a number of occasions within the Snake Pit earlier than being carried away by EMS staff.
Metallica’s two-year “M72 World Tour” is winding down with solely a handful of dates remaining. The band is about to play two exhibits in Seattle this weekend, earlier than wrapping up the tour with 4 exhibits in Mexico Metropolis in late September.
Our condolences exit to Lorne’s household and mates throughout this troublesome time. See Metallica’s tribute to Lorne within the Instagram put up beneath.
