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Watch Metallica Spawn a Monster for Their Sphere Residency Opener (opens in new tab)
An array of ostentatious 3D graphics, including a giant Cthulhu, accompanied the band’s debut at the Las Vegas venue
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- StereogumOct 2, 2026
Metallica Kick Off Sphere Residency With “…And Justice For All” For The First Time In 12 Years (opens in new tab)
Thursday night, Metallica kicked off their Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas.
- PitchforkSep 16, 2026
Metallica Announce 2027 North American Tour Dates (opens in new tab)
The metal icons will hit the road following their Sphere residency