Metallica Rules Out More Sphere Shows After Las Vegas Residency Quickly Sells Out

Metallica will not expand their Las Vegas Sphere residency beyond 24 performances after the shows sold out within a week. The band confirmed their finalized plans with an Instagram post on Tuesday (March 10), writing, "At this point in time, we will not be adding additional shows, but we are hoping to offer more in the future." Metallica originally announced their Life Burns Faster Sphere residency in February with eight dates scheduled in October, later adding 16 more shows that extends the run into spring 2027. The group acknowledged fan frustrations with ticket purchasing, stating they are "working with our partners to improve this experience and offer some remedies for the next time around." Metallica thanked fans for the "incredible response" and added that they were "completely and utterly blown away" by what they described as a "record-breaking week." The band's M72 Tour resumes in Europe this May before their Sphere residency begins in the fall.