Carolina Band takes grand prize in Metallica competition

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 539

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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COLUMBIA — After Jay Jacobs came across an announcement last summer for a marching band contest sponsored by heavy metal rockers Metallica, the Carolina Band director decided to go for it.

The gamble paid off when Metallica named the University of South Carolina band the grand prize winner of its third annual For Whom the Band Tolls competition. Bassist Robert Trujillo took to social media Friday to announce USC won first place in the Division …

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