It appears that evidently large issues are brewing within the Metallica universe.
Whereas the heavy metallic legends are presently prepping for an intimate August twenty eighth gig on the 250-people capability Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, Lengthy Island, to have fun the launch of the band’s “Most Metallica” SiriusXM channel, rumors have them eyeing a lot bigger live performance confines for subsequent yr.
In line with Very important Vegas, Metallica are prepared to affix the likes of U2, Lifeless & Firm, and Eagles by staging a residency on the Las Vegas Sphere. Whereas the web site doesn’t have a lot onerous proof to again up the claims, they’ve accurately predicted different Sphere residencies, together with the upcoming (and controversial) screenings of The Wizard of Oz.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich addressed the rumors throughout a shock interview with Howard Stern, who paused his summer time trip to host his SiriusXM present on Wednesday (August sixth), the place the pair mentioned a wide range of topics, together with the attainable Sphere residency.
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“I’m not going to substantiate something, as a result of there’s nothing to substantiate. However I’m not going to disclaim it, as a result of we’re all such followers of this venue,” Ulrich stated when requested concerning the rumors. “It’s one thing that we’re contemplating, [but] nothing is etched in stone or green-lit. It’s one thing that we’re in some unspecified time in the future when the 2026 tour is finished.”
Ulrich, who attended opening evening of U2’s residency on the Sphere, stated he was “blown away” by the venue, and greater than able to play there: “It’s not signed, sealed and delivered, however talking to me and asking my opinion I’d fucking like to do it.”
Earlier this yr, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett additionally co-signed the band performing on the Las Vegas Sphere, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “Oh, heck, yeah! That’s a terrific instance of how venues are altering. That’s utilizing trendy know-how to the fullest, to essentially up the degrees of manufacturing and leisure, related to A.I. and making it a loopy expertise.”
Stern additionally requested Ulrich if Metallica can be all for performing the halftime present at subsequent yr’s Tremendous Bowl, which can occur within the band’s hometown of San Francisco.
“Fuck yeah after all we’d,” was the drummer’s emphatic response. “To start with we’d do it. Second of all to do it in San Francisco can be a dream come true and can be the appropriate match. …Actually as someone who’s represented San Francisco everywhere in the world and shouted for many years about San Francisco and our love for the Bay Space, that a part of it’s the proper match. Finally it’s not our determination.”
The timing for a tough rock act on the Tremendous Bowl appears applicable, as new knowledge by way of Reside Nation reveals that “heavy rock reveals are up 14% this yr.”
