Metallica Changes Entire Set at Second Sphere Show

Key Points:

• Metallica performed two rare tracks from their 1996 album Load, "Devil’s Dance" and "The Outlaw Torn," during their second show at the Las Vegas Sphere on October 3, marking the first time in 18 and 7 years respectively that these songs were played live.
• The band maintains a no-repeat set list policy, ensuring a unique performance each night throughout their residency, which runs until November 7, with a return scheduled from January 28 to March 13 next year.
• Utilizing the Sphere's advanced technology, Metallica enhanced their shows with dramatic visuals that overshadow the band on stage, a factor that influenced their decision to commit to 24 nights over five months.
• Drummer Lars Ulrich acknowledged the challenges and intimidation of performing in such a high-tech environment but emphasized the band's preference for controlling their performance settings to push their creative limits.
• Metallica's next scheduled performance at the Las Vegas Sphere is on October 8, continuing their immersive and varied live experience for fans.