Céline Dion Plays Air Bass at Metallica’s Sphere Show
Billboard • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Céline Dion was spotted enthusiastically playing air bass during Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, showcasing her appreciation for heavy metal music.
- The moment occurred during Metallica’s “Kirk and Rob Doodle” instrumental jam, with Dion mimicking bassist Robert Trujillo’s playing from a suite inside the venue.
- Dion has a known fondness for Metallica, previously sharing their song “Until It Sleeps” from her personal playlist and mentioning her son’s admiration for the band.
- This appearance follows Dion’s return to full-length concerts in September after a six-year hiatus due to her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, marking a significant milestone in her career.
- Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere features varied setlists and runs through November 7, with performances resuming in January 2027.
