Metallica have teamed up with Apple for a new “immersive” VR concert film. The film, simply titled Metallica, features footage from the finale of the band’s M72 World Tour captured in Apple Immersive Video. Starting Friday, March 14th, the concert film will be available to watch exclusively on the Apple Vision Pro.
According to Apple, the film features full performances of three longtime staples from the band’s stadium-filling live shows — “Whiplash,” “One,” and “Enter Sandman.” The performances were filmed in ultra-high-resolution 180-degree video and Spatial Audio. They were also captured from a range of vantage points, including as close as the band’s ‘Snake Pit.’
To capture the full performance, Apple built a custom stage layout featuring 14 Apple Immersive Video cameras using a mix of stabilized cameras, cable-suspended cameras, and remote-controlled camera dolly systems that moved around the stage.
“Game changing is putting it lightly,” said Lars Ulrich of Metallica. “Seeing our concert like that, along with the energy of the Mexico City fans — it’s very immersive, and it’s super fun. We’ve always been interested in pushing the boundaries, and Metallica on Apple Vision Pro is exactly that.”
“Apple Immersive Video transforms the way people experience storytelling, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with Metallica on a concert unlike any before it,” said Tor Myhren, Apple’s vice president of Marketing Communications. “With Metallica on Apple Vision Pro, you feel like you’re right there: front row, backstage, and even on stage with one of the biggest bands of all time.”
Ulrich additionally spoke about the Metallica concert film with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe during his time at SXSW. “I’ve been a music fan my whole life, and I’ve never experienced anything like this,” said Lowe. “It’s not just the best seat in the house — it’s like you’re in the only seat on stage.” Their full conversation will be available on the SXSW YouTube channel.
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