Make California Post a Preferred Source Getty Images We’ve got Metallica news that isn’t “Sad” but is “True.”
After doing a bit of digging, our team found that ticket prices for the first weekend of their Life Burns Fast Las Vegas Sphere residency are dropping.
When we last covered how much it cost to see James Hetfield and co. in Sin City on Sept. 24, prices started at $1,318 including fees on Vivid Seats for their first two-show “No Repeats Weekend” stint on Thursday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 3.
Now, just six short days later, two-concert Life Burns Faster passes are going for $1,275 including fees.
Similarly, tickets for the Saturday show this weekend have dropped as well (while Thursday went up $17).
In any event, should you make the trek to the Entertainment Capital of the World and attend a show (or two), you’ll be treated to a pair of unique nights.
Although we can’t confirm just what the Rock Hall of Famers are planning on taking to the stage this time around, historically, Set List FM reported they typically deliver “Master of Puppets,” “Seek & Destroy,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “Creeping Death” and, of course, “Sad But True” on Thursdays.
Saturday shows usually consist of “Ride The Lightning,” “Whiplash,” “Blackened,” “One” and, of course, “Enter Sandman” among others, based on our findings at Set List FM.
That’s not to mention the unmatched audio experience that Sphere provides.
“Each seat stands as the best in the house due to the ultraresolution audio flow pumped by Holoplot — a specialized sound system that aims to change the future of live performances,” The Post reported back in July 2023.
“This means standing next to the stage won’t blow out your eardrums and sitting high up feels like you’re next to the stage of the Vegas venue.”
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Metallica’s Life Burns Faster Las Vegas Sphere residency below.
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets for the Oct. 1 and 3 Metallica Life Burns Faster concerts (versus what they cost on Sept. 24) can be found here:
All Las Vegas Sphere single and multi-show dates, concert start times and links to buy tickets are listed below.
A complete calendar including all newly-announced North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
On top of the residency, Metallica is also helping Uncasville, CT’s 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary in November.
This will be the first time the Rock Hall of Famers have performed in the Constitution State since July 1998, when they headlined at Hartford’s Meadows Music Theater as part of their ‘Poor Re-Touring Me Tour.’
If you’d like to see them thrash live, here’s when they’ll be at the Mohegan Sun Arena:
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.
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.
07.) “Kirk and Rob Doodle” (incl. “Suicide & Redemption”)
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.
07.) “Kirk and Rob Doodle” (incl. “Trapped Under Ice” and “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver)
12.) “Whiskey in the Jar” (Traditional cover)
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.
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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.
