METALLICA “90 Percent There” On Las Vegas Sphere Residency For 2027, Report Claims

Metallica could be the next rock giants to take over Las Vegas’ Sphere, with a new report claiming the band is close to finalizing a residency at the futuristic venue.

According to The Sun’s Bizarre column, the heavy metal legends are “90 percent” through negotiations to secure a run of shows at the 17,600-capacity Sphere in 2027, following the conclusion of their sprawling M72 world tour, which is currently scheduled to wrap in July 2026.

A source described as a “mole” told the British tabloid that a Metallica residency is already generating major buzz on the Strip. “Metallica having a residency at the Sphere is all anyone is talking about,” the source claimed, adding that James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo have met with venue executives and technical teams to plan a show “in principle.”

While contracts are reportedly still unsigned, the insider suggested the deal is edging closer, noting excitement among Sphere bosses about what Metallica could bring to the venue. “Metallica will bring a different feel to a show there,” the source said.

The report aligns with comments the band have made over the past year. In August, Lars Ulrich addressed Sphere rumors during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, stopping short of confirmation but making his enthusiasm clear.

“I’m not going to confirm anything, because there’s nothing to confirm… but I would fucking love to do it,” Ulrich said at the time. He also revealed that Metallica‘s management and production teams have already toured the venue, calling Sphere “the beginning of another chapter in live performances” after attending U2‘s opening-night show.

Bassist Robert Trujillo echoed that excitement shortly afterward on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, confirming that meetings had taken place and imagining the visual possibilities of Metallica‘s music inside Sphere’s immersive environment. “Imagine a song like ‘Orion’ and what you can do with that,” he said. “The possibilities are endless.”

More recently, guitarist Kirk Hammett told The Hollywood Reporter in April 2025 that Metallica would consider playing the venue, praising Sphere as an example of how modern technology is transforming live music.

If the report proves accurate, Metallica would become the first heavy metal band to headline a residency at the Sphere — a milestone that would further cement their reputation for pushing the boundaries of live performance.

For now, nothing is officially confirmed. But with band members openly praising the venue and reports suggesting talks are nearing completion, Metallica at the Sphere is starting to feel less like a rumor,