Celine Dion shares backstage photos with Metallica after rocking out at Sphere concert

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Celine Dion embraced her inner metalhead once again as she attended Metallica's "Life Burns Faster" residency show at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 7.

The singer, who recently went viral for playing air bass during the band's Thursday performance, returned to enjoy another night of heavy metal alongside actor Jack Black. Dion also met the band's members backstage following the concert and shared photographs from their encounter on Instagram.

Celine Dion and Jack Black enjoy Metallica's performance at Sphere

Dion was spotted enthusiastically enjoying Metallica's performance during the Saturday show. In video obtained by TMZ, the singer threw her arms into the air and headbanged as the band performed its 1991 hit 'Enter Sandman'. She also showed off her air guitar skills while taking in the performance.

Black accompanied Dion at the concert, standing alongside her as they watched the heavy metal legends perform. The actor was equally enthusiastic, clapping over his head during a guitar solo and enjoying the show.

Following the performance, Dion went backstage to meet Metallica members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. The singer shared a series of photographs from the meeting on Instagram, including pictures with her sons, Eddy and Nelson Angelil, whom she shares with her late husband, Rene Angelil.

Dion also posted a group photograph featuring herself, her sons, and the band members. Other pictures showed her sharing playful moments with bassist Robert Trujillo and chatting with frontman James Hetfield in a black-and-white photograph.

Expressing her appreciation for the welcome, Dion wrote in the caption, “Thank you James, Lars, Kirk and Rob and everyone from the @Metallica organization for the warm welcome! We had such a wonderful time seeing you at the Sphere. We absolutely loved the show.”

Celine Dion's Metallica connection and return to live performances

Although Dion is widely recognised for her powerful ballads, her appreciation for Metallica is not new. Earlier this year, the Grammy-winning singer shared a selection of songs from her personal playlist, which included the band's 1996 track 'Until It Sleeps'.

The singer is also familiar with performing in Las Vegas, having headlined two celebrated residencies at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace between 2011 and 2019. According to Billboard Boxscore, the two residencies generated a combined $681.3 million.

Her recent appearances at Metallica's concerts come during an important year in her musical career. On September 12, Dion returned to the stage for her first full-length concert in more than six years, opening a 26-show residency in Paris.

The performances marked a significant development in her return to live music after she revealed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome. The rare neurological disorder causes muscle stiffness and spasms and had forced the singer to step away from touring.

Meanwhile, Metallica launched its "Life Burns Faster" residency at the Sphere on October 1. The band's fall 2026 run concluded with Saturday's performance. However, the group is scheduled to return to the Las Vegas venue in January 2027, with additional shows planned through March.