Metallica wrapped up its final Sphere performance of 2026 on Saturday night, bringing another chapter of its "Life Burns Faster" residency to a close before the band returns in early 2027.
The concert drew significant attention not only for its setlist but also for its celebrity audience.
Celine Dion and Jack Black were among those spotted enjoying the show, with videos showing the pair rocking out to the band's iconic anthem "Enter Sandman."
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Dion was seen to mimicked guitar riffs while Black sang along to the lyrics. As the song reached its guitar solo, the pair stood side by side, raising their hands and clapping above their heads with the crowd.
The performance marked the latest installment of Metallica's Sphere residency, which launched on October 1. The residency has adopted a unique "no repeat" format, meaning fans attending multiple nights experience completely different setlists at each show.
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Led by James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich, the band has used the Sphere's immersive technology to create one of the most talked-about concert experiences in Las Vegas.
The residency has combined Metallica's extensive catalog with the venue's state-of-the-art visual production, offering fans a fresh take on the band's legendary live performances.
One of the recurring highlights has been the "Kirk and Rob Doodle," an instrumental segment featuring Hammett and Trujillo that has become a fan favorite during the run.
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Although Saturday's show closed out the band's 2026 Sphere dates, Metallica's residency is far from over. The group will next perform two shows at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Arena before returning to Las Vegas in January 2027.
The residency is scheduled to continue through March 13, 2027, completing a 24-show engagement that has further cemented Metallica's reputation as one of rock music's premier live acts.
After another sold-out night inside the futuristic venue, the band's Sphere experiment continues to be one of the biggest attractions on the Las Vegas entertainment calendar.
