Guns N' Roses Guitarist Slash Rejects Las Vegas Sphere Residency Citing Venue's Rock Incompatibility

Slash, the guitarist for Guns N' Roses, has expressed reservations about his band performing a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, describing the venue as not being "rock and roll friendly." Despite acknowledging the venue's impressive visual and technological capabilities, Slash worries that performances there tend to prioritize visual spectacle over traditional rock and roll experiences. He has spoken with Joe Walsh from the Eagles, who have an extended residency at the Sphere, and learned that the venue's setup does not suit a classic rock show environment. While Guns N' Roses has not ruled out the possibility entirely, Slash emphasized the challenge of adapting to a show where visuals become the main focus. There is speculation about other rock and metal acts like Metallica potentially embracing the venue's unique format, which Slash finds intriguing. The Sphere has hosted a variety of artists, but hard rock and metal residencies remain rare, highlighting the venue's distinctive approach to live music presentations.