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Metallica Las Vegas residency and community initiatives

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Metallica has launched its 24-show ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, running from October 1, 2026, through March 13, 2027. The residency utilizes 16K LED screens and specialized Holoplot audio systems for 360-degree visuals and spatial audio. Following a ‘No Repeat Weekend’ format, the band presents varying setlists for each performance on Thursdays and Saturdays. Recent shows have featured rare tracks such as ‘Devil’s Dance,’ ‘The Outlaw Torn,’ ‘Battery,’ and ‘...And Justice for All.’ To mark the residency, the band partnered with Adidas Originals for a merchandise collection featuring branded apparel. In conjunction with the residency, the band also partnered with the American Red Cross and the All Within My Hands Foundation for the ‘Metallica X Red Cross #BleedingMe’ blood drive. ~~From September 28, a~~ A themed pop-up donation center has operated at Fashion Show Las Vegas, featuring a replica backstage area and offering donors a chance to win drummer Lars Ulrich’s Tama drum kit. The residency has featured the reintroduction of several classic tracks, including ‘Devil’s Dance,’ ‘The Outlaw Torn,’ and ‘Harvester Of Sorrow.’ area. Frontman James Hetfield has faced scrutiny regarding the band’s political neutrality. During the residency, Hetfield reiterated that the band is not there to influence audiences with ‘bullshit’ like other entertainers, stating, ‘We’re here to forget about all the outside shit, okay? Metallica’s agenda is love, energy and heavy music, baby!’ These remarks ~~have~~ sparked ~~debate regarding the intersection of art~~ significant controversy. Former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters criticized Hetfield on ‘The Katie Halper Show,’ calling him a ‘prick’ and ~~politics. Some observers interpreted the comments as~~ a ~~critique of artists who use performances to address geopolitical conflicts, such as Macklemore’s statements regarding Gaza. Critics have~~ ‘nobody,’ while questioning his musical intelligence. Additionally, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx was noted ~~a perceived contradiction in the band’s stance, citing Metallica’s history of songs critiquing militarism,~~ for expressing similar sentiments regarding political ~~repression, and institutional corruption.~~ neutrality during his own tour, mirroring Hetfield’s stance.

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