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Deep Cuts, No Repeat Weekends, and a Giant Cthulhu: Metallica’s Sphere Residency Has Not Been Disappointing

Metallica’s opening weekend for their residency at Las Vegas’ The Sphere has already exceeded expectations.

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On October 1, 2026, Metallica performed the first of their 24-show residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Since the venue’s opening in September 2023, bands such as U2, the Eagles, Dead & Company, and many more have held residencies. Fresh off their three-year M72 World Tour, fans expected a legendary run of performances at The Sphere. From what we’ve seen in the first week, Metallica has already exceeded expectations.

Their residency, dubbed Life Burns Faster, opened the weekend of October 1, 2026. For this residency, the band has carried over a concept fans well received on their M72 World Tour. They’ve introduced “No Repeat Weekend”, where the band doesn’t repeat any songs throughout their weekend run. This concept has broadened the band’s setlists, including songs fans would not expect to hear. On the first night, Thursday, October 1,........

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