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We just might need a sequel to “Some Kind of Monster” because James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo will be spending quite a bit of time together this year and next.
Metallica just announced they’ve extended their ongoing ‘M72 Tour’ into spring 2027.
On the newest leg of the now five-year (!) run, the Rock Hall of Famers are slated to headline 12 one-off concerts at stadiums all over North America with special guests Limp Bizkit and Avatar from early May through mid-June.
That includes a stop at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium on Tuesday, June 8.
Other spring ’27 gigs on their calendar include San Diego (May 13), San Antonio (May 22), Kansas City (May 29), Indianapolis (June 5) and Cleveland (June 15).
Prior to these upcoming shows, Metallica is scheduled to headline a high-profile 24-concert residency at Las Vegas Sphere that they’ve dubbed ‘Life Burns Faster.’
All Sphere shows will be part of their two-night ‘No Repeat Weekend’ series where the metal legends promise not to play any of the same songs at their Thursday and Saturday gigs.
According to Set List FM, their Thursday shows often included “Master of Puppets,” “Seek & Destroy,” “Sad But True,” “Nothing Else Matters” and “Creeping Death while Saturday featured “Enter Sandman,” “Ride The Lightning,” “Whiplash,” “Blackened” and, of course, “One” among others.
No word yet on what songs will make the playlist at their one-off concerts but we expect mostly fan favorites.
Also, of note, Metallica has a pair of ‘No Repeat Weekend’ performances booked at Uncasville, CT’s Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 19 and 21.
Tickets for the newly-announced spring 2027 ‘M72’ dates officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster but are available now on trusted secondary market sites like Vivd Seats.
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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.
When is Metallica performing at Sphere?
All Las Vegas Sphere single and multi-show dates, concert start times and links to buy tickets are listed here:
| Oct. 1 and 3 Two-day passes |
| Thursday, Oct. 1 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 8 p.m. |
| 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. |
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 in November to celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary.
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.
| “The Wizard of Oz” Runs indefinitely Larger-than-life screenings of the iconic film. |
| Eagles Sept. 18 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. |
| 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 of a ‘No Repeat Weekend’?
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”
Who is opening for Metallica on their spring 2027 tour?
Just two acts. To make sure you’re in the loop, here’s each group’s most-streamed song on Spotify:
Limp Bizkit: “Break Stuff”
Avatar: “Hail the Apocalypse”
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
Need a show or three to pass the time before seeing Metallica live?
You’re in the right place.
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
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.
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