DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke about a potential run of shows with his bandmates at the Las Vegas Sphere during a June 2 appearance on SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk.

When asked if he has seen any shows at the Sphere yet, Collen said: “I have.

Well, I only saw The Wizard Of Oz [immersive experience] in there, but I've seen lots of stuff [online about it].

And this isn't a diss or anything, but it seems that it's the Sphere featuring whatever band it is.

It could be anyone.

And that's what we'd be a bit scared of.

I mean, I'd love to play there — it'd be awesome, it's incredible, and it'd be a great experience — but I think that people focus on just the production as opposed to the band.” Reflecting on his own experience at the Sphere, Collen stated: “We were there, obviously, [for] The Wizard Of Oz, and [my son] Jackson caught one of those apples that come out of the sky, which was kind of cool.

But it's fascinating.

It's amazing.

I just wondered [what it would be like to see a band there], 'cause I wasn't quite sure.

I haven't seen a band in there, and that's always a concern that you'd come out there and it'd be, like, 'Yeah, the Sphere was great.

Oh yeah, and I saw U2 or THE EAGLES there as well,' type of thing.

Or it doesn't matter, whether the whole experience kind of overshadows one or the other.

It depends.

But, yeah, I guess we'll find out.” The Las Vegas Sphere is a 17,600-capacity venue which has transformed live entertainment since opening in September 2023.\u202f Known for its immersive entertainment experiences, including concerts and films, featuring a state-of-the-art 16K resolution wraparound screen and a powerful sound system, the Las Vegas Sphere is nestled near the Venetian Resort and Wynn Las Vegas just off the Las Vegas Strip.\u202f The Sphere has already hosted residencies from a number of legendary rockers, including U2, PHISH, DEAD & COMPANY, and THE EAGLES.\u202f\u202f This past March, METALLICA added 16 dates to its Sphere residency, tripling the number of shows for the engagement, which begins in early October and now extends into 2027.

All 24 Life Burns Faster shows will continue the No Repeat Weekend tradition that began with the 2023 kick-off of the band's M72 world tour, with no songs repeated on each Thursday and Saturday.\u202f\u202f METALLICA originally announced eight dates at the venue between October 1 and 31 October, but later added shows in November (November 5 and 7),January (January 28 and 30),February (February 4, 6, 18, 20, 25, and 27),and March (March 4, 6, 11, and 13).