Metallica News
Metallica Extends Las Vegas Sphere Residency Into 2027
The band will kick off the residency on October 1, with drummer Lars Ulrich sharing feelings of being overwhelmed by the multi-sensory experience after over a year of preparation.
Metallica Announces Residency at Las Vegas Sphere
Lars Ulrich praised U2's Las Vegas Sphere show while discussing the band's upcoming residency at the venue, scheduled from October 2026 through March 2027 due to overwhelming demand.
Metallica Prepares for Las Vegas Residency
The band will perform at Las Vegas' Sphere following the conclusion of the three-year 'M72 World Tour,' with Lars Ulrich calling the venue experience 'overwhelming and fucking intimidating'.
Metallica Reviewed for London Performance
The band received insights on their recent live show in London.
Metallica Wraps Up M72 World Tour in London
The band honored Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne during the final show on July 5, marking the one-year anniversary of the 'Back to the Beginning' concert.
Metallica Concludes 'M72' Tour in London
The band wrapped up their 'M72' tour with a second 'no repeats' show in London, featuring classics like 'Whiplash' and 'For Whom The Bell Tolls', and will return for residency dates in Las Vegas starting October 1, 2026.
Metallica Kicks Off 'M72' World Tour in London
The band performed at London Stadium with a career-spanning set that included tracks from '72 Seasons' and a unique medley, while announcing a Las Vegas residency starting October 1.
Metallica Donates $100,000 for Venezuela Relief
The All Within My Hands Foundation partnered with Direct Relief to provide emergency medical aid and support search-and-rescue operations following the earthquake in Venezuela.
Metallica Covers 'Delilah' Despite Venue Ban
The band performed Tom Jones' 'Delilah' at Cardiff's Principality Stadium during the 'M72' world tour, despite the song's ban due to its references to domestic violence.
Metallica Expands Scholars Initiative with $3.3 Million Grant
The initiative now supports 93 schools, marking the largest pledge in its eight-year history to aid trade school students and career education.
Metallica Donates £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank
A £20,000 donation was made to Cardiff Foodbank following a sell-out gig on June 28, part of the ongoing M72 World Tour, through the All Within My Hands foundation.
Metallica Covers Classics During M72 World Tour
The band performed The Proclaimers’ ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ in Glasgow and The Pogues’ ‘Dirty Old Town’ in Dublin while promoting the recent super deluxe box set of ‘ReLoad’, released on June 26.
Metallica Rocks Hampden Park with 15-Song Set
The band performed at Hampden Park in Glasgow, featuring a setlist that included the title track from the 2023 album 72 Seasons.
Metallica's Kirk Hammett Critiques Pop Music Quality
During the 'M72' European and UK tour, Kirk Hammett criticized the current state of songwriting, labeling it 'crap,' after facing backlash for wearing a satirical Taylor Swift T-shirt at a Budapest concert.
Metallica's Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage in Dublin
Kirk Hammett fell off the stage during a performance of 'Seek & Destroy' at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Metallica Announces 'Reload (Remastered)' Release
The newly expanded reissue of the 1997 album features previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, and live performances, set for release on June 26.
Metallica Covers Rammstein's 'Sonne' in Berlin
During the ongoing 'M72 World Tour,' the band performed a cover of Rammstein's 'Sonne' during a concert in Berlin on May 30th.
Metallica Partners with UK Blood Services for Donations
Ahead of their UK tour, Metallica collaborates with UK blood services to promote blood donations, supporting their charity All Within My Hands.
Metallica Announces UK and European Tour Dates
The band will perform in Dublin, Glasgow, and Cardiff, culminating in two nights at the London Stadium in July.