A Metallica fan by the identify of Lorne died on the band’s present at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada, on Friday evening (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 steel act paid tribute to Lorne (nickname “Viking”) on Wednesday (August twenty eighth), sharing a photograph of him on their social media accounts.
“Friday evening, August twenty third, in Edmonton we misplaced a Metallica member of the family on the present,” wrote the band. “He died attributable to well being situations. Leaving the earthly physique and onto the subsequent journey. Very unhappy when dying occurs, however we’re touched that he spent a few of his ultimate, hopefully joyful, time with us. Our condolences to the household and associates of Lorne ‘Viking.’ With Love and Respect, Metallica.”
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On Reddit, a display screen seize of a publish by an obvious pal of Lorne’s on a Metallica Fb group provided extra perception into his dying. “Edmonton live performance on Friday evening, my pal Lorne suffered a medical challenge and was taken out of the snake pit on a stretcher whereas EMS did aggressive CPR,” reads the publish. “Regardless of their efforts, Lorne didn’t survive. … Please crank up a Metallica tune and lift a glass for the Viking!! RIP my pricey pal.”
One other Reddit person provided an eyewitness account of the incident, reporting that Lorne collapsed a number of instances 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 associates throughout this tough time. See Metallica’s tribute to Lorne within the Instagram publish beneath.