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Metallica<\/a><\/strong> could be the next rock giants to take over Las Vegas’ Sphere, with a new report claiming the band is close to finalizing a residency at the futuristic venue.<\/p>\n According to The Sun’s Bizarre<\/em> column<\/a>, the heavy metal legends are “90 percent” through negotiations to secure a run of shows at the 17,600-capacity Sphere in 2027, following the conclusion of their sprawling M72 world tour, which is currently scheduled to wrap in July 2026.<\/p>\n A source described as a “mole” told the British tabloid that a Metallica<\/strong> residency is already generating major buzz on the Strip. “Metallica<\/strong> having a residency at the Sphere is all anyone is talking about,” the source claimed, adding that James Hetfield<\/strong>, Lars Ulrich<\/strong>, Kirk Hammett<\/strong>, and Robert Trujillo<\/strong> have met with venue executives and technical teams to plan a show “in principle.”<\/p>\n While contracts are reportedly still unsigned, the insider suggested the deal is edging closer, noting excitement among Sphere bosses about what Metallica<\/strong> could bring to the venue. “Metallica<\/strong> will bring a different feel to a show there,” the source said.<\/p>\n The report aligns with comments the band have made over the past year. In August, Lars Ulrich<\/strong> addressed Sphere rumors<\/a> during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show<\/em>, stopping short of confirmation but making his enthusiasm clear.<\/p>\n “I’m not going to confirm anything, because there’s nothing to confirm\u2026 but I would fucking love to do it,” Ulrich<\/strong> said at the time. He also revealed that Metallica<\/strong>‘s management and production teams have already toured the venue, calling Sphere “the beginning of another chapter in live performances” after attending U2<\/strong>‘s opening-night show.<\/p>\n