University of Illinois marching band taking part in Metallica challenge

It's not often that the music of heavy metal band Metallica meshes with a marching band.

Buts that's exactly what's going on at the University of Illinois.

The Illini Marching Band is responding to a challenge from Metallica asking college bands to craft their best versions of some of the band's songs.

U of I is one of eight schools remaining in the competition.

Members of Metallica will choose winners and provide the winning school with free musical equipment.

The 1st place Division 1 College winner will have the opportunity to record a Metallica song and the EA Sports College Football Theme Song and have their recordings included in EA Sports College Football video game.

The challenge runs through the end of November.

For more information, visit www.metallicamarchingband.com .