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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich admits playing Las Vegas Sphere is 'intimidating'

Lars Ulrich says Metallica’s upcoming Sphere residency is “overwhelming and f****** intimidating,” admitting the scale of the high‑tech shows is both exciting and daunting.

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"I was there when U2 played the opening night and was awestruck, inspired, energized." Lars Ulrich is excited at the idea of Metallica "conquering" the "intimidating" Las Vegas Sphere

"We gotta start thinking about scaling the Sphere mountain and conquering that"

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Could Taylor Swift's Wedding Venue Become a $1B Concert Residency? Why MSG Is the Favourite

Speculation about a Taylor Swift residency at Madison Square Garden or the Las Vegas Sphere has raised questions regarding ticket demand, fan travel, and the future of live music.

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I'm Super Excited For Rocky Horror At Sphere, But Not Because Of The Screen

At the late-night, double-feature picture show, in the back row.

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Def Leppard’s Phil Collen reveals his one issue with playing Las Vegas Sphere

Phil Collen says Def Leppard would love to play the Las Vegas Sphere - but worries the venue’s massive visuals might steal the spotlight.

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Massive Las Vegas Sphere competitors’ debut in China with simpler setups and a Temu-like, 92% lower price point

China is opening two immersive LED dome venues that mimic Sphere concepts while costing far less and emphasizing culture.

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Sphere Abu Dhabi: The world’s most futuristic venue is heading to Yas Island

A large, shiny orb, prominent on Abu Dhabi’s desert skyline, is soon to become its next defining feature. Following the success of the original Sphere in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to build a similar entity, which will be the first of its kind in a venue outside…

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Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton Divorce Rumours Swirl After Opening Night Absence In Las Vegas

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are facing renewed divorce speculation after Shelton missed Stefani's No Doubt opening night at the Las Vegas Sphere while launching his own Caesars Palace residency.

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“We were supposed to open that place”: Adam Jones reveals that Tool were meant to raise the curtain on the Sphere in 2023

Instead, U2 took their place

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Dave Ramsey Tells Woman With $96K Debt She Can't Afford Backstreet Boys Tickets — Then Kevin Richardson Steps In

Kevin Richardson offered free Sphere tickets to a fan with $96,000 in debt after her call to Dave Ramsey's show went viral.

International Business Times UK

“It's a struggle every day. The good news is I can still play music. I can still play guitar”: No Doubt's Tom Dumont reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

The guitarist is currently preparing for No Doubt's Las Vegas Sphere residency

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"The good news is, I can still play music. I can still play guitar": No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont reveals that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

Band’s Sphere shows will go ahead as planned

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This creative startup wants to bring The Sphere experience to the high street

Visual Endeavors' founder Aron Altmark is out to democratise immersive live digital art.

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Pink set for historic Las Vegas Sphere residency

Pink is said to have landed a multi-million dollar residency at the Sphere that will see her become the first female pop act to headline the futuristic venue in Sin City.

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"In a sea full of fish, we caught each other." Metallica's James Hetfield proposes to partner Adriana Gillett underwater while swimming with whale sharks

She said yes!

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Metallica express fan frustration over ticket-buying process for Life Burns Faster residency

Some Metallica fans faced a bumpy ride trying to bag tickets to their Las Vegas Sphere residency.

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“12 seconds into the opening night with U2, I thought, ‘We have to do this’”: Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far

John Mayer, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio and The Edge have all been confronted the same issue when playing at the Sphere – but it should be a smoother ride for Metallica

International Business Times UK

Metallica Takes Sphere by Storm in Las Vegas – Full Details of October Residency

Metallica is set to perform a series of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas in 2026, offering fans an immersive experience with their iconic hits.

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The Independent UK

Metallica announces eight-show residency at Las Vegas Sphere

‘Surprise! The world’s worst-kept secret is now official,’ the heavy metal band announced

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"This just in… six more dates added to Life Burns Faster at Sphere in Las Vegas!" Metallica will now play 20 shows at the revolutionary venue

Metallica have lined up ten sets of No Repeat Weekend dates in the City of Lost Wages

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Nobody asked for Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 – but three factors could make it watchable

Comment: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao’s first fight was years too late, let alone this rematch 11 years on

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Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for rematch with Manny Pacquiao

The second instalment of their rivalry will be held at the Sphere on September 19, and will be broadcast on Netflix.

The Independent UK

Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 official with old rivals to box at Sphere in Las Vegas

The boxing icons will meet in a professional bout, 11 years after they contested the most-lucrative fight in the history of their sport

The Guardian - UK

Is this the world’s most eye-popping restaurant? The architectural marvel – in a Leipzig industrial estate

This extraordinary diner is the final wonder of the great Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, who dreamt it up at the age of 103. And it’s a fine place for a sunset kombucha and gin

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“It’s all anyone is talking about on the Strip”: Deal for Metallica Sphere residency is “90 per cent” there

Plus new, smaller, Sphere announced for Washington DC

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