Sandman, the only Metallica sanctioned tribute band, has been blowing audiences away since 1994. Band members Rick Van Dyk (lead vocals and lead/rhythm guitar), Joe Di Taranto (lead/rhythm guitar and vocals), Paulo Fonseca (bass and vocals), Brent Niemi (drums), collectively have a lifetime of musical experience playing and recording.
After a curious series of events in early 2016, the members of Metallica gave SANDMAN their blessing to pay tribute to their music, resulting in a momentous meeting at Toronto's famed Opera House in November 2016. Played sold out shows in Dubai recently and have just come off Metallica's World M72 tour through the U.S. and Canada.