{"id":950235,"date":"2026-07-21T19:21:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/950235\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:21:16","slug":"lars-ulrich-drops-honest-truth-about-metallicas-massive-sphere-residency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/950235\/","title":{"rendered":"Lars Ulrich Drops Honest Truth About Metallica’s Massive Sphere Residency"},"content":{"rendered":"

In October, Metallica<\/a> will add its name to a growing list of acts that have performed at the Las Vegas Sphere. Since opening to the public, bands and artists have scrambled to get a residency at the famed venue. It made sense as the Sphere offered an entirely different experience for both bands and fans. With the Eagles, Phish, No Doubt, Kenny Chesney, Backstreet Boys, and more performing at the Sphere, Metallica\u2019s Lars Ulrich explained how intimidating the venue could be.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Having performed on every continent, one would think nothing would or could intimidate Metallica<\/a>. But during a recent interview, Ulrich noted visiting the venue to see U2 perform. \u201cI was there opening night and was so just f***ing awestruck, inspired, energized \u2014 all of it. It was just, like, \u2018Holy s***, this is somehow another frontier.\u2019\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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It was at that moment that Ulrich knew Metallica had to create something entirely different for their residency. Starting in October, the band will perform a staggering 24 shows. Not able to fit every concert into 2026, Metallica will extend their residency into 2027. For now, their final concert at the Sphere will take place in March.\u00a0<\/p>\n

[RELATED: Metallica\u2019s Berlin Show Was So Big It Broke a 17-Year-Old Record]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sphere Intimidates And Challenges Metallica<\/p>\n

As for what fans can expect from Metallica, Ulrich wasn\u2019t giving away too many details. But he promised, \u201cThis is something else. This is another level. And so to be able to do that here is so exciting.\u201d He continued, \u201cIt\u2019s going to be challenging, and obviously, I think like everybody else I\u2019ve talked to about it\u2019s overwhelming and f***ing intimidating. But hopefully when we step out on stage that first night, we\u2019ll have it somewhat together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

With a legacy dating back to the early 1980s, Metallica<\/a> is sure to bring not just another residency but a groundbreaking spectacle that pushes the Sphere\u2019s technology to its limits. And judging by Ulrich\u2019s excitement and nerves, fans can expect an experience unlike anything the band has attempted before.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For now, fans can do nothing but wait until October. And for those lucky enough to score a ticket, they\u2019ll be among the first to witness Metallica take on one of the most ambitious performances of its career.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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