Overview
- The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Neon column reports a done deal for 12 to 16 Sphere shows slated for October through December, citing multiple local sources.
- Sphere representatives declined to comment on unannounced artists, and there has been no formal confirmation from Metallica.
- Earlier reports this week, originating from The Sun and echoed by music outlets, described negotiations as about 90 percent complete with contracts still unsigned.
- Band members have publicly praised the venue and said meetings and site visits occurred, while stopping short of confirming any residency.
- Coverage links the potential run to a 2027 window following Metallica’s M72 tour, scheduled to conclude in July 2026, which would make them the Sphere’s first heavy metal headliner.