Kirk Hammett Willing to Explore METALLICA Performance at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Kirk Hammett, guitarist of the iconic thrash metal giants Metallica, has expressed interest in performing at the innovative Sphere venue in Las Vegas, NV. Known for its 360° design, the venue utilizes cutting-edge digital technology to fully immerse both the band and the audience in the live performance experience. While rock bands like U2 and The Eagles have graced the stage, no metal artists have yet performed at the venue.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hammett shared his thoughts on the ever-evolving landscape of music and technology, and the future of live concerts. Reflecting on the changes, Hammett noted:

“The formats and venues just keep on coming. Ten years ago, I didn’t know we would be characters in a Fortnite game or that Apple would create VR headsets that can bring you literally right in front of the performer or the athlete. We didn’t see any of this coming. We came up in a very traditional fashion where the platforms were albums, cassettes, CDs. You had nightclubs and theaters and arenas and stadiums. And you had radio. Then MTV showed up, and that became a different format.

But for decades and decades, that’s all you had. Now every decade that comes by, there are four new platforms and new venues. Even the venues themselves are changing. It’s important to pay attention to all this stuff, because if you don’t apply yourself in a responsible fashion, someone else is going to do it for you, and you’re going to be on the exploited end. If you’re not paying attention, then stuff like Napster happens. It’s not for me to say, but that’s something to ponder.”

When asked if Metallica would consider playing at the Sphere, Hammett was enthusiastic:

“Oh, heck, yeah! That’s a great example of how venues are changing. That’s using modern technology to the fullest, to really up the levels of production and entertainment, connected to AI and making it a crazy experience.”

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