Metallica launches Life Burns Faster residency at Las Vegas Sphere
Metallica began its 24-show Life Burns Faster residency series with a sold-out opening night at the Las Vegas Sphere on Thursday.
Opening set features early catalog songs
The band performed a 15-song set that leaned heavily into its early albums. Opening tracks included AC/DC's It's a Long Way to the Top and Metallica's The Ecstasy of Gold. Lars Ulrich joined the stage for Battery after an initial reveal involving only microphone stands.
Visual effects highlight the audience
Cameras multiplied the crowd onto the massive display during the first part of the show. The visual presentation shifted from dark worlds to a Gothic cathedral setting for Sad but True. Musicians appeared in towering stained glass imagery within this specific segment.
No Repeat Weekend format continues
This residency uses a format where each Thursday-Saturday pairing features two completely different set lists. No songs are repeated between nights within the series. The opening night represented only half of the total experience planned for the run.
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