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Metallica frontman James Hetfield addresses political agendas at Sphere show

Metallica James Hetfield The Sphere Las Vegas residency Until It Sleeps

During Metallica’s ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, frontman James Hetfield addressed the audience regarding the band’s stance on social and political issues. Hetfield stated that the band is not there to influence fans with an agenda, asserting, “Metallica is not here, like some other entertainers, to influence you with their bullshit... We're here to forget about all the outside shit.” He emphasized that the band’s focus remains on “love, energy and heavy music.”

In addition to these remarks, the October 10 performance marked a change in the band’s ‘no repeat weekends’ setlist format. The group debuted the song “Until It Sleeps” from their 1996 album Load, replacing “King Nothing.” The performance utilized the Sphere’s high-resolution visual technology to display imagery inspired by the Load album cover. The residency is scheduled to continue through early 2027.

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James Hetfield · Las Vegas · Metallica · Metallica · Sphere · The Sphere

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Metallica Frontman Rips Artists for Turning Concerts Into Political Lectures [WATCH] [www.rvmnews.com]
¿Por qué Metallica no habla de política en sus conciertos? James Hetfield explica su postura [www.poresto.com]
James Hetfield Calls Out ‘Other Entertainers’ With an Agenda at Metallica Sphere Show [963theblaze.com]
METALLICA Performs 'Until It Sleeps' For First Time At Las Vegas Sphere [metaladdicts.com]
Watch Metallica Debut 'Until It Sleeps' at the Sphere [961theeagle.com]
Watch Metallica Debut 'Until It Sleeps' at the Sphere [wblm.com]
Watch Metallica Debut 'Until It Sleeps' at the Sphere [thequake1021.com]
Watch Metallica Debut 'Until It Sleeps' at the Sphere [wzozfm.com]
James Hetfield (Metallica) ätzt gg. Musiker mit politischer Botschaft [www.metal-hammer.de]
James Hetfield Calls Out ‘Other Entertainers’ With an Agenda at Metallica Sphere Show [noisecreep.com]
Metallica Frontman Rips Artists for Turning Concerts Into Political Lectures [WATCH] [www.lifezette.com]
Hetfild kritikovao muzičare koji šalju političke poruke [www.vijesti.me]
Watch Metallica Debut 'Until It Sleeps' at the Sphere [wpdh.com]
¿Indirecta a Macklemore? James Hetfield de Metallica critica a artistas con agenda política [www.sdpnoticias.com]
James Hetfield, de Metallica, arremete contra la política en los shows: “No estamos aquí para dar bullshit” [www.latercera.com]
James Hetfield Shades "Entertainers" With Political Agendas At Metallica's Sphere Residency [stereogum.com]
James Hetfield Calls Out ‘Other Entertainers’ With an Agenda at Metallica Sphere Show [loudwire.com]