Metallica Switches Up Setlist for Second Las Vegas Sphere Show
During the second night of their Las Vegas Sphere residency, Metallica performed two songs from the 1996 album Load, marking the first time those tracks have been played in years.
Metallica altered its setlist for the second concert of its Las Vegas Sphere residency on Oct. 3, adding two songs from the 1996 album Load. The band performed "Devil's Dance" for the first time since 2005 and "The Outlaw Torn," which has not been played in seven years. The group continues its policy of not repeating songs, promising a unique set each night through the run that ends on Nov. 7, with a second leg scheduled from Jan. 28 to March 13.
The performances featured the venue's advanced visual technology, with large-scale animations surrounding the band on stage. Drummer Lars Ulrich said the experience is challenging and intimidating, but valuable for pushing the group out of its comfort zone. Metallica's next appearance at the Sphere is slated for Oct. 8.