today in the bay's kristy smith had a chance to speak with drummer lars and fans who lined up 24 hours before the show. >> reporter: the line wrapped around the block outside the fox theater in oakland. kevin among the first. he's seen metallica play 24 times. >> we all love metallica so much that we're here to stay in line, i got here at 7:00 p.m. last night. and it was just no problem for me to -- 30 degree weather, i'm here by myself. in these harsh conditions, but it's been amazing. and i'll do anything for this band. >> reporter: he's thrilled with the new record, hard wired to self-destruct. >> 35 years in the career, the fact that people not only still care, but the outpouring of support and love for this new record has been completely overwhelming actually. >> reporter: the drummer, lars, talking about the playing a smaller venue and appeal that keeps growing. >> if all our fans were 150 like we are, that would be one thing, but the fact that we keep churning over 12, 14, 16-year-olds, that's pretty crazy. >> reporter: many brought canned noods. proceeds benefit the food bank.