· Lars Ulrich addressed rumors that Metallica could headline a Las Vegas Sphere residency in fall 2026 after their M72 World Tour wraps
· Speaking on The Howard Stern Show, Ulrich said, “I’m not going to confirm anything… but I’m not going to deny it”
· He shared that their production team and managers have toured the Sphere, calling it “something we’re considering”
· Ulrich attended U2’s opening night at the venue and said he was “completely blown away” by the experience
· He added, “I would f***ing love to do it,” though clarified nothing is official yet
· • Sources say talks are “close to being finalized”
· When asked if Metallica would do the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show in San Francisco, Ulrich responded, “F*** yeah! Of course we would”
· He called it “a dream come true” and a perfect fit for the band’s Bay Area roots, though noted they haven’t been asked yet
· A Sphere residency and Super Bowl halftime performance in the same year could mark one of the most iconic chapters in Metallica’s career