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Metallica Sphere Residency Night One
Metallica played their first Sphere show with immersive visuals and classic hits.
In brief
Metallica played their first Sphere show with immersive visuals and classic hits. Metallica performed at Las Vegas Sphere on October 1, 2024, as part of their Life Burns Faster residency with immersive visuals and hits from their discography. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Metallica open Sphere residency
Metallica became the first metal band to play the Las Vegas Sphere on October 1, 2024.
Setlist highlights
The set included Creeping Death, Sad But True, The Memory Remains, and Master of Puppets.
Visuals and performance
The show featured immersive visuals like rollercoasters, hourglass sand timers, and flame-licked churches.
Guitars spotted
James Hetfield used his ESP Snakebyte, and Kirk Hammett played a replica 1980 Electra Flying V.
Residency schedule
Metallica will play seven more shows at Sphere from October 3 to October 31, 2024.
In short
Metallica performed at Las Vegas Sphere on October 1, 2024, as part of their Life Burns Faster residency with immersive visuals and hits from their discography.
