Life Burns Faster
| Residency by Metallica | |
Promotional poster for the residency | |
| Location | Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sphere |
| Start date | October 1, 2026 |
| End date | March 13, 2027 |
| No. of shows | 24 |
| Producer | Live Nation[1] |
| Metallica concert chronology | |
Life Burns Faster is an upcoming concert residency by the American heavy metal band Metallica that will take place at Sphere in Paradise, Nevada, in the Las Vegas Valley. It will consist of 24 shows, starting on October 1, 2026, and set to conclude on March 13, 2027.
Background
Rumors of a Metallica concert residency at the Sphere began in 2025.[2][3] In August 2025, drummer Lars Ulrich stated that the band was looking into performing at the venue after the conclusion of the M72 World Tour in 2026, but that nothing official had been signed.[4] Bassist Robert Trujillo said that the band was discussing wanting to perform at the venue, feeling that the atmosphere of the venue would work well with the band's songs.[5] In January 2026, The Sun reported that the band was "90 percent done" with negotiating the residency, with them having already met with technicians to begin planning out shows.[6]
The residency was announced on February 25, 2026, with eight scheduled dates, then slated to begin on October 1, 2026, and end on October 31.[7][8][9] The residency will follow the "No Repeat Weekend" format from the M72 World Tour, with two shows being performed back-to-back with entirely different set lists.[8][2]
Following "unbelievable demand", Metallica announced the addition of six more shows on March 2, 2026, and another ten shows three days later, extending the residency into 2027.[10][11][12][13]
Shows
| Date (2026) | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| October 1 | — | — |
| October 3 | ||
| October 8 | ||
| October 10 | ||
| October 15 | ||
| October 17 | ||
| October 22 | ||
| October 24 | ||
| October 29 | ||
| October 31 | ||
| November 5 | ||
| November 7 |
| Date (2027) | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| January 28 | — | — |
| January 30 | ||
| February 4 | ||
| February 6 | ||
| February 18 | ||
| February 20 | ||
| February 25 | ||
| February 27 | ||
| March 4 | ||
| March 6 | ||
| March 11 | ||
| March 13 |
References
- ^ "Metallica Officially Announces 'Life Burns Faster' Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas". Blabbermouth.net. February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ a b Adams, Gregory. "METALLICA announce Las Vegas residency at the Sphere". Revolver. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "There's a Rumor a Metal Band May Have a Las Vegas Sphere Residency in the Works". Loudwire. 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (2025-08-07). "Metallica Announce Intimate NYC Show, Address Las Vegas Sphere Rumors". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Brannigan, Paul (2026-02-25). ""We have to do this, it's completely uncharted territory!" Metallica announce Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere, Las Vegas". Louder. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2026-01-13). "Report: METALLICA Is '90 Percent' Done Negotiating Deal For 2027 Las Vegas Sphere Residency". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (2026-02-25). "Metallica Announce 2026 Residency at Las Vegas' Sphere". Consequence. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ a b "Metallica announces eight-show residency at Las Vegas Sphere". The Independent. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Ruggieri, Melissa. "Metallica confirm Sphere residency rumors with Life Burns Faster concerts". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Seeman, Matthew (2026-03-02). "Metallica adding six more dates to Sphere Las Vegas residency". KSNV. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Rapp, Allison (3 March 2026). "Metallica Reveals Six More Dates for Sphere Residency". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (2026-03-05). "Metallica Expand Sphere Residency to 20 Shows". Consequence. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Staff, antiMusic (2026-03-06). "Metallica Expand Sphere Las Vegas Residency With 16 More Dates". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.