BREAKING (per multiple reports):** Heavy metal legends **Metallica** are reportedly set to secure a high-profile residency at the **Las Vegas Sphere**, according to multiple industry sources.
The **Las Vegas Review-Journal** reports that sources familiar with the negotiations claim the agreement is effectively locked in, even though no official announcement has been made by the band or the venue. Adding weight to the report, respected rock and metal outlets **Loudwire** and **Metal Injection** have also indicated that Metallica is very close to finalizing a deal.
If confirmed, the residency would mark one of the most ambitious hard-rock engagements ever staged at the Sphere. The venue’s cutting-edge technology — including a massive 160,000-square-foot LED display, immersive spatial audio, and custom visual programming — could allow Metallica to reimagine their live show on an unprecedented scale. Industry insiders suggest the band’s cinematic stage visuals, already among the most elaborate in metal, would be uniquely suited to the Sphere’s fully immersive environment.
The rumored residency would follow the massive global success of Metallica’s M72 World Tour, which has consistently sold out stadiums and reinforced the band’s enduring dominance across generations. A Las Vegas run could feature a limited number of exclusive shows, potentially incorporating rotating setlists, rare deep cuts, and Sphere-only visual experiences unavailable anywhere else.
For Las Vegas, landing Metallica would further cement the Sphere’s reputation as the premier destination for legacy artists seeking next-level residencies. For fans, it could mean one of the most technologically advanced metal concert experiences ever created.
At the time of writing, representatives for Metallica and the Las Vegas Sphere have declined to comment, leaving fans worldwide eagerly awaiting an official confirmation.
