# James Hetfield Calls Out 'Other Entertainers' With Agenda

> James Hetfield rejects political agendas at Metallica's Las Vegas Sphere show.
- Title: James Hetfield Calls Out 'Other Entertainers' With Agenda
- Summary: James Hetfield rejects political agendas at Metallica's Las Vegas Sphere show. James Hetfield says Metallica's agenda is love, energy and heavy music, not…
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- Source: Loudwire — https://loudwire.com/metallica-james-hetfield-calls-out-entertainers-agenda-sphere
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:54:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james hetfield, metallica, las vegas sphere, october 10 2026, sphere show, metallica sphere show, music
## James Hetfield's Sphere Address
James Hetfield urged Metallica fans to travel far for the show, thanking their time and money.

> Unless you live in vegas, you've come a long way to spend some time with metallica.
## Metallica's Agenda Clarified
James Hetfield stated Metallica's agenda is love, energy and heavy music, not political influence.

> Metallica's agenda is love, energy and heavy music, baby!
## 2016 Political Stance
In 2016, James Hetfield avoided politics and religion to prevent polarization.

> We stay away from politics from religion. That just seems to polarize people even more.
## Sphere Show Additions
Metallica added 'Until It Sleeps' from Load album during their Sphere residency.

> Until it sleeps
## Future Sphere Dates
Metallica has four more weekends at Sphere through November seventh, two shows in ct.

> four remaining weekends at the sphere for 2026 with shows each thursday and saturday through nov. 7
## Key takeaway

James Hetfield says Metallica's agenda is love, energy and heavy music, not political influence.