Metallica: news and tour dates

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   NEWS · October 24 ·Loudwire

   Iron Maiden, Korn and Blink-182 headline 2027 rock and metal tours

   Several rock and metal acts have announced 2027 tour dates and residencies, including Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio, and Boardwalk Rock Festival in Ocean City, Md.

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   NEWS · October 18 ·Loudwire

   Metallica Plays Harvester of Sorrow at Las Vegas Sphere

   Metallica played Harvester of Sorrow for the first time in the series during their sixth concert at the Las Vegas Sphere.

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   NEWS · October 14 ·Loudwire

   Nikki Sixx Rejects Politics at Motley Crue Shows

   Nikki Sixx announced that Motley Crue opposes highlighting political or social agendas at their concerts.

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   NEWS · October 12 ·Loudwire

   Metallica Adds 'Until It Sleeps' to Sphere Setlist

   Metallica added 'Until It Sleeps' from their 1996 album Load to their Sphere setlist alongside 'Fade to Black' and 'Orion', as the group continues four weekend shows through November 7 before concluding the year with two concerts in Uncasville, Connecticut on November 19 and 21.

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   NEWS · October 5 ·Loudwire

   James Hetfield Seen at Raiders Game in Las Vegas

   James Hetfield attended a Las Vegas Raiders game with his fiancée Andriana Gillett during Metallica's residency at the Sphere.

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   NEWS · October 4 ·Loudwire

   Metallica Launches Life Burns Faster at Sphere

   Metallica has launched its 24-concert Life Burns Faster run at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

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   NEWS · October 3 ·Loudwire

   Metallica Performs at the Sphere in Las Vegas

   Metallica has become the first metal band to perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas, launching a 24-show series set to run until March 2027.

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   NEWS · October 2 ·Pitchfork

   Metallica Performs First Concert at Las Vegas Sphere

   Metallica performed their first concert at the Las Vegas Sphere on October 1, opening a run of 24 planned shows through March 2027.

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   NEWS · October 2 ·Loudwire

   Songs Named and Inspired by Books

   Multiple songs across various albums take their titles and direct inspiration from published books and stories.

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    NEWS · October 1 ·Loudwire

    Scott Ian Recalls Dave Mustaine Being Fired

    Scott Ian spoke on Billy Corgan's podcast about the day he learned that Metallica fired Dave Mustaine in 1983.

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    NEWS · October 1 ·Loudwire

    Squindo Recalls His Journey With Metallica and Kid Rock

    Squindo discussed his artistic journey on Loudwire Nights, including his connections with Kid Rock, Lars Ulrich and Metallica.

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    NEWS · September 30 ·Loudwire

    James Hetfield Donates Blood Ahead of Sphere Shows

    James Hetfield donated blood ahead of Metallica’s Life Burns Faster Sphere concerts in Las Vegas as Metallica renewed its partnership with the American Red Cross.

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    NEWS · September 29 ·Loudwire

    James Hetfield Seen With New Hairstyle in Las Vegas

    James Hetfield was seen in Las Vegas with a new hairstyle ahead of Metallica's planned 24-concert series at Sphere.

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    NEWS · September 29 ·Loudwire

    Metallica to Begin Las Vegas Sphere Residency

    Metallica will begin its Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas on October 1, with 24 performances scheduled from October through March.

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    NEWS · September 27 ·Loudwire

    Loudwire Examines Deep Cuts From the 1980s

    Loudwire examines and ranks notable deep cuts from the best-selling rock and metal albums of the 1980s.

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    NEWS · September 24 ·Loudwire

    Ozzy + Black Sabbath Film Trailer Released

    The first official trailer for Ozzy + Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning has been released, with tickets now on sale for its limited theatrical run.

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    NEWS · September 23 ·Loudwire

    Greta Van Fleet Announces Three Nashville Shows

    Greta Van Fleet has announced three October concerts at The Basement East in Nashville, with tickets going on sale September 25.

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    NEWS · September 20 ·Consequence

    William Shatner Performs First Metal Concert in Chicago

    Actor William Shatner has performed his first metal concert at Park West in Chicago prior to his appearance at Riot Fest.

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    NEWS · September 20 ·Stereogum

    William Shatner Performs Debut Metal Show in Chicago

    William Shatner and his metal group made their debut performance on September 19 at Park West in Chicago.

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    NEWS · September 18 ·billboard.com

    William Shatner to Preview New Heavy Metal Album

    William Shatner will perform six songs from his upcoming heavy metal album at Riot Fest before recording his vocals in the studio this winter.