# Metallica Sphere Residency Night One

> Metallica played their first Sphere show with immersive visuals and classic hits.
- Title: Metallica Sphere Residency Night One · Guitar World | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: metallica, sphere, las vegas, life burns faster, residency, immersive visuals, october 1, Night, One, Guitar World
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/bands/metallica-las-vegas-sphere-opening-night
- Published: 2026-10-02T14:10:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: metallica, sphere, las vegas, life burns faster, residency, immersive visuals, october 1
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.