Metallica Announces No-Repeat Metal Marathon at Las Vegas Sphere

Band to play eight shows across four weekends with completely different setlists each night.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Legendary heavy metal band Metallica is set to take over the Sphere in Las Vegas this October with an eight-show residency dubbed "Life Burns Faster." The band will perform two shows per weekend - on Thursdays and Saturdays - with completely unique setlists each night, giving fans who attend multiple shows a completely fresh experience.

Why it matters

Metallica's "No Repeat Weekend" format has been a hit with fans on their recent M72 tour, turning multi-night stops into must-see events. The Sphere's immersive audiovisual capabilities are expected to take the band's live shows to new heights, making this residency a major draw for Metallica fans.

The details

Across four weekends in October, Metallica will perform on Oct. 1 & 3, Oct. 15 & 17, Oct. 22 & 24, and Oct. 29 & 31. Fans can purchase two-night "No Repeat Weekend" bundles, single-show tickets, or the "Full House" pass covering all eight dates. The band is also offering travel packages and VIP experiences like meet-and-greets and on-stage photo ops.

  • Presales for travel packages begin on February 27, 2026.
  • Metallica Fan Club presales start on March 2, 2026.
  • A Ticketmaster artist presale opens on March 3, 2026.
  • The general public on-sale begins on March 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT.

The players

Metallica

A legendary American heavy metal band that has sold over 163 million albums worldwide.

Lars Ulrich

The drummer of Metallica, who says the Sphere residency "gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting."

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What’s next

Fans can register for presales and prepare to purchase tickets when the general on-sale begins on March 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT.

The takeaway

Metallica's innovative "No Repeat Weekend" format combined with the Sphere's cutting-edge audiovisual capabilities is poised to deliver an unforgettable live experience that will cement the band's status as one of the greatest live acts in heavy metal history.