Apple has shot Metallica's concert in Mexico City in its new 'immersive' format, offering the closest experience to being physically there. It will release March 14 on Apple Vision Pro.
- "Game changing is putting it lightly," said Lars Ulrich from 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."
The concert features three iconic Metallica tracks: Whiplash, One and Enter Sandman.
180-degree 3D
The concert is made in Apple Immersive Video, which is the name of the new format that is supported only on the Apple Vision Pro headset.
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It is in 180-degree 3D at up to 8K resolution with spatial audio. In other words you can freely look around in 180 degrees with 3D depth and stunning pictures quality. The concert, attended by 65,000 people, was captured using 14 cameras.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich. Photo: Apple TV+
Part of a bigger music push
This release is just one piece of Apple's broader initiative to bring music content into the immersive format. It has previously released The Weekend Open Hearts and Concert for One featuring Raye. On May 30, it will release Bono: Stories of Surrender.
Along with the Metallica concert, an interview with music host Zane Lowe and Lars Ulrich will be available. This interview will be released soon for free on the SXSW channel on YouTube. Update: Here.
- "I’ve been a music fan my whole life, and I’ve never experienced anything like this," said Zane Lowe. "It’s not just the best seat in the house – it’s like you’re in the only seat on stage."
Apple Vision Pro is currently available in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, UAE, UK and USA.
