Metallica

Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, known for pioneering the thrash metal genre with fast tempos and aggressive musicianship. Their music often explores themes of anger, fear, and social issues.

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Metallica Extends Las Vegas Sphere Residency Into 2027

Metallica20 Jul

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.

Mentioned·NME
72 Seasons

Metallica Announces Residency at Las Vegas Sphere

Metallica·72 Seasons18 Jul

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.

Mentioned·NME
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Metallica Prepares for Las Vegas Residency

Metallica17 Jul

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'.

Mentioned·Consequence
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Releases

One Song

Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”

One Song·17 Jul 2026·53:23
One Song

Metallica's "Master of Puppets"

One Song·19 Oct 2023·54:39
The Zane Lowe Interview Series

Metallica

The Zane Lowe Interview Series·9 Jun 2023·1:01:11
The Zane Lowe Interview Series

Metallica

The Zane Lowe Interview Series·7 Oct 2021·1:05:23
Song Exploder

Metallica - Moth into Flame

Song Exploder·6 Jan 2017·17:26

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