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.

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?

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”

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

Can’t make it to the Entertainment Capital of the World (or Connecticut) to headbang this year?

No need to stress.

Here are just five of the biggest heavy metal acts you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

• RUSH

• AC/DC

• Guns N’ Roses

• Iron Maiden

• Avenged Sevenfold with Good Charlotte

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.

This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.