In the early ’90s, two Virginia Tech students connected over their love for Metallica — all thanks to a t-shirt. Now, decades later, they’re back where it all began, gearing up for the band’s concert on campus Wednesday.

The countdown is on for fans as Metallica will be rocking Lane Stadium Wednesday night. But the party started long before the gates opened.

There are plenty of events for concert-goers to experience during the Metallica Concert on Wednesday. One of those events included the “Enter Night Concert Kick Off.” 10 News Sports Anchor Brooke Leonard was in Blacksburg at the event and interviewed two pumped-up Metallica fans.

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has prepared extra staffing on Wednesday in its emergency department due to the sold-out crowd in Lane Stadium for the Metallica concert.