METALLICA Promises To Perform 'Enter Sandman' At Yankee Stadium
May 10, 2011METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has appeared in a new video on the Yankees homepage to reassure Yankees fans that the band will perform its classic song "Enter Sandman" at the upcoming "Big Four" date at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City on September 14.
METALLICA's 1991 classic has been a staple of Yankees games for years, heralding the entrance of the greatest relief pitcher of all time, Mariano Rivera.
In the video, Hetfield says, "Hold on, Mo. Hey, Yankee fans. This is James here from METALLICA. And we know that 'Enter Sandman' over the last decade has been played here in the Bronx because of #42. Now is your chance to hear it live, here, in your house."
"Enter Sandman" was featured as the opening track and lead single from METALLICA's eponymous 1991 album. The song was produced by Bob Rock, and the music was written by Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, and James Hetfield. Vocalist and guitarist Hetfield wrote the lyrics, which deal with the simplest concept of a child's nightmares.
The "Enter Sandman" single was certified gold in the United States for sales in excess of 500,000 copies. Acclaimed by critics, the song is featured on all of METALLICA's live albums and DVDs released after 1991 and has been played live at award ceremonies and benefit concerts. It is considered to be METALLICA's signature song to the general public.
METALLICA's self-titled "black album" has sold more than 15 million copies in the U.S., according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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