"We have to do this, it’s completely uncharted territory!" Metallica announce Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere, Las Vegas
Louder • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Metallica has announced an eight-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas in October 2026, titled "Life Burns Faster," referencing a lyric from their song "Master of Puppets."
- The band will perform entirely different sets for each pair of shows, continuing their "No Repeat Weekend" policy to offer unique live experiences.
- By booking a residency at the Sphere, Metallica joins artists like U2, Dead & Company, and Eagles who have performed at the iconic venue.
- Drummer Lars Ulrich expressed excitement about the residency, highlighting it as an opportunity to reinvent fan interaction in a live setting and explore new creative possibilities.
- Tickets for the residency will go on sale March 6 at 10am Pacific Time, with registration
