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Metallica, Sphere and Las Vegas

Is Metallica planning a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere? Here's what we know
The San Francisco-based metal band is rumored to be planning a residency at the eye-catching Nevada venue next year.
Metallica Announce Intimate NYC Show, Address Las Vegas Sphere Rumors
As Metallica announce an intimate gigs to date, the group have addressed rumors their live show will is destined for a Las Vegas Sphere residency.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Addresses Las Vegas Sphere + Super Bowl Rumors on ‘Howard Stern Show’
While guesting on 'The Howard Stern Show,' the Metallica drummer addressed two big rumors that have been swirling recently.
Metallica wants to rock the Super Bowl - and maybe the Las Vegas Sphere too
Drummer Lars Ulrich said the band is open to headlining two of the biggest stages in entertainment during an interview with Howard Stern on SiriusXM.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich on Sphere and Super Bowl Rumors: ‘F— Yeah’
Metallica's Lars Ulrich discussed the prospects of the band performing at the Las Vegas Sphere and the Super Bowl in an August 2025 interview.
Rock Music Menu: Metallica eyes Vegas’ Sphere for a residency later in 2026
Among them are Kris Kristofferson’s “For the Good Times,” a 1972 B-side first released in 1995; Paul Williams’ “Where Do I Go from Here,” from 1973’s “Elvis”; Billy Swan’s “I Can Help” and Don McLean’s “And I Love You So,” both taken from 1975’s “Today.”
Metallica eye Las Vegas Sphere residency and Super Bowl Halftime Show in explosive 2026 plans
Lars Ulrich teases a 2026 Sphere residency and Super Bowl halftime dream gig as Metallica's ambitions heat up.
Lars Ulrich Fuels Rumors of Metallica’s Interest in Playing Vegas’ Sphere
A little more than a week after rumors were initially floated that Metallica could be c onsidering playing the Las Vegas Sphere, drummer Lars Ulrich confirmed that the band’s at least thinking about it — they just gotta get through their current touring plans before any plans can come together.
Metallica rumoured for 2026 Las Vegas residency at Sphere
Metallica are rumoured to be "ready to ink a deal" for a residency at Las Vegas' Sphere in 2026. Sin City publication Vital Vegas made the claim after lead guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed the heavy metal legends are eager to play the state-of-the-art venue on The Strip.

After being "blown away" by U2, Lars Ulrich suggests that Metallica will be playing the Sphere in 2026

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Forget Playing in the Round, Metallica Could Be Considering a Residency at the Las Vegas Sphere

According to a recent report on Vital Vegas, there’s a rumor floating around that the biggest metal band on the planet is ...