- What do tickets cost to see Metallica at Sphere this weekend?
- When are the rest of Metallica’s Sphere shows?
- Where is Metallica going on their spring 2027 ‘M72 Tour’?
- When is Metallica at the Mohegan Sun Arena?
- Who else is coming to Sphere this year?
- Which songs does Metallica usually play on night one?
- What songs does Metallica typically play on night two?
- Metallica new music
- Heavy metal icons on tour in 2026
We’ve got Metallica news that isn’t “Sad” but is “True.”
After doing a bit of digging, our team found that ticket prices for the first weekend of their Life Burns Fast Las Vegas Sphere residency are dropping.
When we last covered how much it cost to see James Hetfield and co. in Sin City on Sept. 24, prices started at $1,318 including fees on Vivid Seats for their first two-show “No Repeats Weekend” stint on Thursday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 3.
Now, just six short days later, two-concert Life Burns Faster passes are going for $1,275 including fees.
Similarly, tickets for the Saturday show this weekend have dropped as well (while Thursday went up $17).
In any event, should you make the trek to the Entertainment Capital of the World and attend a show (or two), you’ll be treated to a pair of unique nights.
Although we can’t confirm just what the Rock Hall of Famers are planning on taking to the stage this time around, historically, Set List FM reported they typically deliver “Master of Puppets,” “Seek & Destroy,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “Creeping Death” and, of course, “Sad But True” on Thursdays.
Saturday shows usually consist of “Ride The Lightning,” “Whiplash,” “Blackened,” “One” and, of course, “Enter Sandman” among others, based on our findings at Set List FM.
That’s not to mention the unmatched audio experience that Sphere provides.
“Each seat stands as the best in the house due to the ultraresolution audio flow pumped by Holoplot — a specialized sound system that aims to change the future of live performances,” The Post reported back in July 2023.
“This means standing next to the stage won’t blow out your eardrums and sitting high up feels like you’re next to the stage of the Vegas venue.”
Sounds good to us.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Metallica’s Life Burns Faster Las Vegas Sphere residency below.
What do tickets cost to see Metallica at Sphere this weekend?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets for the Oct. 1 and 3 Metallica Life Burns Faster concerts (versus what they cost on Sept. 24) can be found here:
| Metallica Sphere dates | Ticket prices start at | Ticket prices started at on Sept. 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1 and 3 Two-day passes | $1,275 (including fees) | $1,318 (including fees) |
| Thursday, Oct. 1 8:30 p.m. | $827 (including fees) | $810 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 8:30 p.m. | $896 (including fees) | $993 (including fees) |
When are the rest of Metallica’s Sphere shows?
All Las Vegas Sphere single and multi-show dates, concert start times and links to buy tickets are listed below.
| Metallica Sphere dates |
|---|
| Oct. 8 and 10 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 8:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 15 and 17 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Oct. 15 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 22 and 24 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 29 and 31 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 5 and 7 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Nov. 5 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Nov. 7 8:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 28 and 30, 2027 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 4 and 6, 2027 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Feb. 4 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Feb. 6 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 18 and 20, 2027 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Feb. 18 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Feb. 20 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 25 and 27, 2027 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Feb. 25 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Feb. 27 8:30 p.m. |
| March 4 and 6, 2027 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, March 4 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 6 8:30 p.m. |
| March 11 and 13, 2027 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, March 11 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 13 8:30 p.m. |
Where is Metallica going on their spring 2027 ‘M72 Tour’?
A complete calendar including all newly-announced North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
| Metallica spring 2027 tour dates |
|---|
| May 8 at BC Place in Vancouver, BC, CA |
| May 13 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA |
| May 18 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, TX |
| May 22 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX |
| May 26 at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR |
| May 29 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO |
| June 2 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC |
| June 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN |
| June 8 at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, NY |
| June 12 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI |
| June 15 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH |
| June 19 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT |
When is Metallica at the Mohegan Sun Arena?
On top of the residency, Metallica is also helping Uncasville, CT’s 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary in November.
This will be the first time the Rock Hall of Famers have performed in the Constitution State since July 1998, when they headlined at Hartford’s Meadows Music Theater as part of their ‘Poor Re-Touring Me Tour.’
If you’d like to see them thrash live, here’s when they’ll be at the Mohegan Sun Arena:
Who else is coming to Sphere this year?
When Metallica isn’t lighting up the Sphere stage, many other exciting shows are headed to Vegas’ premier entertainment destination.
Here’s what’s up next at the one-of-a-kind venue.
| Sphere shows |
|---|
| “The Wizard of Oz” Runs indefinitely Larger-than-life screenings of the iconic film. |
| Eagles Nov. 13 through Jan. 23, 2027 The classic rockers take fans on a trip down memory lane playing their greatest hits. |
| Backstreet Boys Dec. 26 through Jan. 2, 2027 The late ’90s pop hitmakers revisit their chart-topping album “Millennium” and other fan favorites. |
| Oprah’s ‘Aha’ April 2-4, 2027 Immersive live shows that will take guests on a profound journey of wonder and joy. |
| John Mayer April 8-18, 2027 The seven-time Grammy winner is playing solo, with The John Mayer Trio and a full band. |
| Carín León Sept. 15-18, 2027 The Mexican singer-songwriter pays tribute to his home country during Mexican Independence Day weekend. |
If you’re planning a Las Vegas trip, you can find a complete calendar of all upcoming events at Sphere here.
Which songs does Metallica usually play on night one?
Hetfield and co. kicked off a two-night “No Repeat Weekend” at Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High on June 27, 2025. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here’s what the group took to the stage that evening.
01.) “Creeping Death”
02.) “Harvester of Sorrow”
03.) “Holier Than Thou”
04.) “King Nothing”
05.) “72 Seasons”
06.) “If Darkness Had a Son”
07.) “Kirk and Rob Doodle” (incl. “Suicide & Redemption”)
08.) “The Day That Never Comes”
09.) “Cyanide”
10.) “Orion”
11.) “Nothing Else Matters”
12.) “Sad but True”
13.) “Battery”
14.) “Fuel”
15.) “Seek & Destroy”
16.) “Master of Puppets”
What songs does Metallica typically play on night two?
The second night of Metallica’s stay in the Mile High City went down on June 29, 2025. This is what Set List FM reported they played.
01.) “Whiplash”
02.) “For Whom the Bell Tolls”
03.) “Ride the Lightning”
04.) “The Memory Remains”
05.) “Lux Æterna”
06.) “Too Far Gone?”
07.) “Kirk and Rob Doodle” (incl. “Trapped Under Ice” and “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver)
08.) “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)”
09.) “Wherever I May Roam”
10.) “The Call of Ktulu”
11.) “The Unforgiven”
12.) “Whiskey in the Jar” (Traditional cover)
13.) “Blackened”
14.) “Moth Into Flame”
15.) “One”
16.) “Enter Sandman”
Metallica new music
On April 14, 2023, Metallica dropped their 11th studio album “72 Seasons.”
The thrumming, high-velocity record quickly sets the tone with the non-stop thrill ride title track and then refuses to let up throughout its healthy 77-minute runtime.
Indisputable highlights include the snaking “Sleepwalk My Life Away,” nakedly raw “You Must Burn!” and unrelenting “Lux Æterna.” Don’t expect a second to breathe; Metallica goes hard the entire time with nary a moment to rest. Just the way it should be.
To hear for yourself, you can listen to “72 Seasons” here.
Heavy metal icons on tour in 2026
Can’t make it to the Entertainment Capital of the World to headbang this year?
No need to stress.
Here are just five of the biggest heavy metal acts you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• RUSH
• AC/DC
• Slayer
• Iron Maiden
• Slipknot
Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of al the biggest hard rockers on tour to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
