Metallica
Metallica’s “Life Burns Faster” residency at the Las Vegas Sphere began on Oct 1, 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on Mar 13, 2027. The band has already delivered five sold-out shows and will continue with additional dates at the same venue through the spring. Critics have hailed the production as the biggest metal show of the year, highlighting its immersive visuals and powerful performance. In April 2026 the band issued a deluxe 30th-anniversary edition of Load, underscoring their ongoing creative output.
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Fan buzz
71 signals since Nov 2025.
Buzz timeline
How the buzz has moved since April.
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64 rumors and reports plotted.
- New dates, May 9
- New dates, Oct 6
Tour dates
32 shows across the U.S. & Canada.
- Oct22
Las Vegas
Sphere
Sphere
- Oct24
Las Vegas
Sphere · 8:30 PM
Sphere · 8:30 PM
- Oct29
Las Vegas
Sphere
Sphere
- Oct31
Las Vegas
Sphere · 8:30 PM
Sphere · 8:30 PM
- Nov5
Las Vegas
Sphere
Sphere
What's next
New dates, legs, festivals and music on the horizon.
1d agoMetallica estreia vídeo de residência na Sphere e impressiona com homenagem a Cliff Burton1d ago · tenhomaisdiscosqueamigos.com · Registro mostra a execução de “The Call of Ktulu” na noite de abertura, em 1º de outubro O post Metallica est…
Official6d agoMetallica en Las Vegas: "La agenda del grupo es amor, energía y heavy metal”6d ago · indiehoy.com · El pasado 1 de octubre Metallica dio inicio a su residencia en el Sphere de Las Vegas, que se extenderá hasta…
Official2w agoMetallica’s Life Burns Faster Sphere Residency May Be Bigger Than Metallica2w ago · rollingstone.com · With stunning, sometimes overwhelming, visuals and a soundtrack of classics the band delivered on the expansi…
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2w agoMetallica Begins Life Burns Faster Las Vegas Sphere Residency2w ago · jambase.com · Metallica opened their Life Burns Faster residency the Las Vegas Sphere with a batch of rarities, including t…
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About Metallica
American thrash metal titans Metallica have defined the genre since the early 1980s with razor-sharp riffs, relentless speed, and soaring solos that blend aggression with melodic hooks. Renowned for thunderous, high-energy concerts, the band’s live shows are famed for massive soundscapes, elaborate stage production, and setlists that span their extensive catalog, cementing their reputation as a must-see act. The group is on tour with its “Life Burns Faster” residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, which opened on Oct 1, 2026 and will run through Mar 13, 2027, covering venues across the United States.
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- Upcoming shows
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- Signals tracked
Frequently asked questions
Is Metallica touring in 2026?
Yes. Metallica has 32 upcoming shows, starting October 22, 2026 at Sphere, Las Vegas.
When is Metallica's next concert?
Metallica's next scheduled show is October 22, 2026 at Sphere, Las Vegas.
How do I find out when Metallica announces a tour?
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