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Metallica announced an eight-show residency at Las Vegas' Sphere titled Life Burns Faster, with fully different sets across the run and an immersive production, marking a landmark move for the band and following peers like U2 at the venue.
Metallica announced a Life Burns Faster residency at the Las Vegas Sphere for October 2026, staging four two-night runs (Oct 1–3, 15–17, 22–24, 29–31) with two different set lists on each night. Pre-sale and VIP/travel packages go on sale in late February and March (travel/VIP Feb 27; seated pre-sale March 3; public on-sale March 6). The 17,500-seat Sphere, built for $1.8 billion, has hosted acts like U2. Metallica will also launch a European tour in May 2026; their latest album is 72 Seasons (2023).
Metallica will debut an eight-show residency, Life Burns Faster at Sphere, at Las Vegas’ Sphere this fall, continuing the No Repeat Weekend format with no songs repeated on select Thursdays and Saturdays. The run—on dates Oct 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31—will leverage Sphere’s immersive LED display, Immersive Sound and 4D tech, and tickets for two-night and single-night performances go on sale March 6.
Metallica has confirmed an eight-show residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere this fall, titled Life Burns Faster, with two-night sets and unique set lists; tickets go on sale March 6, and the band aims to reinvent how they connect with fans as they tour Europe this summer.
METALLICA has announced an eight-show Las Vegas residency, 'Life Burns Faster,' at Sphere on Oct 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2026, continuing the 'No Repeat Weekend' format with no songs repeated on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets go on sale March 6. The Sphere production will feature its wraparound 16K LED display, Sphere Immersive Sound and 4D effects to deliver a new level of live experience, produced by Live Nation and inKind.
Rolling Stone surveys potential acts for the Las Vegas Sphere, spotlighting Metallica, Tool, and Guns N' Roses as the top contenders and weighing why each might or might not do a long-running residency at the venue, along with other rumors and the financial/production challenges of staging Sphere-style shows.
OutKick reports Kid Rock urged the NFL to hire Metallica for Super Bowl LX, calling them a perfect fit from San Francisco and suggesting other Bay Area acts while touting an “All-American” lineup; he spoke on FOX & Friends, arguing the NFL’s unity push misses the fanbase, and noting Metallica’s past national-anthem appearance as a warm‑up for the big game.
Megadeth’s final self-titled album, released Jan 23, 2026 via Mustaine’s Tradecraft and BLKIIBLK, features a faster, heavier version of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning, a track Mustaine co-wrote with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Cliff Burton. Mustaine chose the song to “close the circle” and pay tribute to his Metallica-era influence; he and current Megadeth guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari split the solo. The band discusses the decision in recent interviews, and the track appears as a bonus on the Megadeth album, which marks the group’s farewell release.
James Hetfield expresses his gratitude for Metallica fans, highlighting the emotional connection and diverse audience that energizes him to perform, while also discussing the band's philanthropic efforts through their All Within My Hands foundation.
Metallica performed an exclusive 95-minute set at Stephen’s Talkhouse in the Hamptons, celebrating their SiriusXM satellite radio launch with a small, energetic crowd including celebrities like Paul McCartney and Michael J. Fox. The intimate show featured their biggest hits, a lively atmosphere, and a personal connection with fans, showcasing their ability to transform a small venue into an epic experience.
Metallica performed a rare small-scale concert in the Hamptons, their smallest in nearly ten years, celebrating the launch of SiriusXM's 'Maximum Metallica' channel. The intimate 500-capacity show featured classic hits and was attended by a mix of superfans and celebrities, highlighting a nostalgic return to club-style gigs for the legendary band.
Metallica will perform an exclusive, intimate show for 250 fans at the Stephen Talkhouse in Long Island on August 28 to celebrate their new SiriusXM radio channel, Maximum Metallica, which will feature extensive Metallica content and airings of the concert. The event is highly exclusive, with entry contests for fans and additional broadcasts scheduled on SiriusXM channels.
Metallica will perform an exclusive intimate concert on August 28 in Long Island to celebrate the launch of SiriusXM's new Metallica-focused channel, Maximum Metallica, which officially launches on August 29 and features a wide range of the band's music, interviews, and exclusive content.
In March 2003, Ozzy Osbourne introduced Jason Newsted as his new bassist during a low-key press event, highlighting a band lineup change that brought fresh energy and a new dynamic to Ozzy's music, with Newsted coming from Metallica and bringing a different style to the band.
Robert Trujillo of Metallica paid a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, expressing gratitude for their collaboration and friendship, and announced his attendance at Ozzy's funeral in Birmingham, following the singer's death at age 76. The funeral procession and a book of condolence are part of the community's tribute efforts, with fans and musicians alike honoring his legacy.