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 concern 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 night time, August twenty third, in Edmonton we misplaced a Metallica member of the family on the present,” wrote the band. “He died on account of well being circumstances. 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 remaining, hopefully joyful, time with us. Our condolences to the household and mates of Lorne ‘Viking.’ With Love and Respect, Metallica.”
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On Reddit, a display 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 night time, my pal Lorne suffered a medical concern 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 track 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 reveals in Seattle this weekend, earlier than wrapping up the tour with 4 reveals in Mexico Metropolis in late September.
Our condolences exit to Lorne’s household and mates throughout this tough time. See Metallica’s tribute to Lorne within the Instagram publish under.
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