- Metallica concert film debuts on Apple Vision Pro March 14, featuring immersive 180-degree video and spatial audio performances of “Whiplash,” “One,” and “Enter Sandman.”
- Apple used 14 custom immersive video cameras with advanced rigging systems to capture the live show during the band’s M72 World Tour stop in Mexico City.
- A companion EP, M72 World Tour: Mexico City, will launch on Apple Music on March 15, available in spatial audio for an enhanced listening experience.
Apple is bringing a high-voltage dose of heavy metal to its Vision Pro headset with an immersive concert film featuring Metallica. Starting March 14, users of the $3,500 mixed reality device can experience select performances from the band’s M72 World Tour, captured during a 2023 stop in Mexico City. The short film showcases live renditions of iconic tracks including “Whiplash,” “One,” and “Enter Sandman.”
To deliver a fully immersive viewing experience, Apple deployed a specially designed stage setup equipped with 14 Apple Immersive Video cameras. The footage was filmed in 180-degree 3D video with spatial audio, creating an environment that aims to transport viewers directly into the middle of the crowd. The camera rig included cable-suspended units and remote-controlled dolly systems to capture the energy and atmosphere from every angle.
The collaboration underscores Apple’s push to expand the Vision Pro’s entertainment content library, blending high-end production with the device’s cutting-edge visual and audio technology. The Metallica concert film is being made available for free, offering early adopters of the headset a taste of immersive musical storytelling.
Complementing the release, Metallica is also launching an EP titled M72 World Tour: Mexico City on Apple Music on March 15. The recording features the same setlist and will be available in spatial audio, enhancing the concert experience even outside the Vision Pro environment.
For those curious about the experience but without access to the headset, Apple is offering free in-store demos at select Apple Store locations. While the immersive concert may not match the raw thrill of a thunderstorm-lit live show, it marks another step toward reimagining how fans connect with music in the digital age.
