Metallica Bassist Robert Trujilo Hints at Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Metallica’s long-running M72 world tour will conclude in Europe next July, and talk is already building about where the band might go next.

Bassist Robert Trujillo has now given the clearest indication yet that a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas is firmly under discussion for late 2026.

Speaking on Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk earlier this month, Trujillo admitted he has not yet visited the venue but confirmed that preliminary meetings have taken place. He described the Sphere as an ideal fit for Metallica’s music, which he believes naturally lends itself to immersive visual storytelling. Referencing the 1986 instrumental Orion, he said the possibilities for staging a show in such an environment feel limitless, and the fact that Lars Ulrich has spoken about it publicly suggests the plan is moving forward.

Ulrich also addressed the speculation during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show. While stopping short of a confirmation, he revealed that the band’s management and production teams have toured the facility and are considering the idea once the current tour is complete. He said his own first-hand experience watching U2 open the venue in 2023 left him “completely blown away” by its size and technology, and that he would personally love to see Metallica perform there.

Opened in 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere is the world’s largest spherical structure, standing 366 feet high and 516 feet wide, with an exterior covered entirely in programmable LED screens visible from miles away. Inside, the venue boasts a 16K wraparound screen and immersive audio powered by HOLOPLOT, making it one of the most advanced concert spaces in existence. Guitarist Kirk Hammett has also praised the concept, calling it a sign of how modern venues can push live production to new levels.

If the residency becomes a reality, Metallica would be the first heavy rock band to take on the Sphere. With four decades of music and a track record for ambitious live productions, it could prove to be one of their most visually ambitious projects yet.