Metallica open Life Burns Faster at Las Vegas Sphere on 1 October 2026
Published on 09/28/2026 at 21:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSMetallica play the Sphere in Las Vegas on 1 October 2026, opening the Life Burns Faster residency. The concert marks the band’s return to the stage after its European run earlier in the year.
Metallica begin Life Burns Faster at Las Vegas Sphere
Metallica’s official tour calendar lists the 1 October show at Sphere as the first of a sequence of Las Vegas dates. The venue is located at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip.
The New York Post describes the concert as the opening night of the Life Burns Faster residency and identifies James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo as the line-up. Its Las Vegas date listing also names Sphere as the venue for the run.
Metallica bring a four-piece line-up to the Sphere stage
Metallica formed around Hetfield and Ulrich in Los Angeles and developed through the American heavy metal scene. The band’s sound is closely associated with thrash metal, while its catalogue also includes broader heavy metal and hard rock elements.
Hetfield leads the group on vocals and rhythm guitar, Ulrich plays drums, Hammett plays lead guitar and Trujillo plays bass. Their latest studio album, 72 Seasons, provides the most recent full-length frame for a live set that now moves into an immersive venue designed for large-scale visual production.
Further Metallica Sphere dates run through November
The official calendar lists additional Las Vegas performances on 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 October 2026. The sequence continues with Sphere dates on 5 and 7 November 2026.
Metallica also have two later United States dates at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on 19 and 21 November 2026. Those shows sit outside the Las Vegas residency but remain part of the band’s published 2026 schedule.
Metallica: what fans in Germany need to know
- 1 October 2026: Metallica play Sphere in Las Vegas, opening the Life Burns Faster residency.
- 3 October 2026: a further Metallica date takes place at Sphere in Las Vegas.
- 5 and 7 November 2026: Metallica play two further Las Vegas shows at Sphere.
- Official dates and ticket information are listed at metallica.com.
Metallica on social media and streaming platforms
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Metallica: frequently asked questions
When do Metallica play in Las Vegas?
Metallica play Sphere in Las Vegas on 1 October 2026, with further dates continuing through 7 November 2026.
Where is Metallica’s Life Burns Faster residency?
The Life Burns Faster residency takes place at Sphere in Las Vegas, beginning on 1 October 2026.
Which album is Metallica’s latest?
Metallica’s latest studio album is 72 Seasons.
