Metallica fans, buckle up — the metal giants just dropped the news we’ve all been waiting for. After months of rumors swirling louder than a double‑kick drum, Metallica has officially announced their Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The band will take over the state‑of‑the‑art venue for eight massive shows on:
October 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31, 2026
And here’s the kicker: each pair of Thursday/Saturday shows will continue Metallica’s now‑legendary No Repeat Weekend format, born during the 2023 launch of their M72 World Tour. That means no songs repeated across each two‑night run — eight shows, eight unique setlists.
If you’ve ever wanted to hear deep cuts, tour rarities, and live surprises back‑to‑back with Metallica’s most iconic anthems, this is your moment.
TICKETS — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Two‑night No Repeat Weekend passes
Single‑night tickets
On sale March 6 at 10am PT
Registration, presale info, travel packages, enhanced fan experiences, and more can be found at:
👉 Here
A BAND BUILT FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS
Metallica has spent more than 40 years redefining what a live rock show can be — from stadiums and arenas to surprise club gigs, even performing on all seven continents. Their ongoing M72 World Tour has already drawn more than 4 million fans across the globe since 2023.
Now, they’re pushing the boundaries yet again with a residency tailor‑made for the Sphere’s mind‑blowing technology:
- The world’s highest‑resolution wraparound LED screen
- Sphere Immersive Sound delivering precise audio to every seat
- Full‑venue 4D sensory effects
- Total visual and sonic immersion — Metallica‑style
Whether you’ve been up in the rafters of a stadium or down in the Snake Pit, this promises to be a completely new way to experience the band.
Even the band members themselves can’t wait. Drummer and co‑founder Lars Ulrich shared:
“About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in ‘23, I thought ‘We have to do this, it’s completely uncharted territory!’ This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world in six months time, and way fuckin’ psyched to go next level!”
ABOUT THE EVENT PARTNERS
Metallica’s new residency is produced by Live Nation and presented by inKind, a platform that rewards diners and supports restaurants with sustainable financing models. Fans can learn more at inKind.com.
STAY UPDATED
For ongoing announcements, details, and all official updates:
👉 metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaSphere
