Metal Titans Unite for One Final Roar: Judas Priest and Iron Maiden Announce Explosive 2026 Farewell Tour — A Monumental Celebration of Heavy Metal’s Greatest Legends
In what can only be described as the ultimate swan song for heavy metal fans worldwide, two of the most legendary forces in the genre — Judas Priest and Iron Maiden — have officially announced a historic joint farewell tour titled “One Final Roar: The Legacy Unleashed Tour 2026.” This unprecedented global trek marks the final chapter for both bands, promising to be a thunderous, emotionally charged celebration of their decades-long dominance and influence on metal music.
The Titans of Metal Join Forces
For the first time ever, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden — two cornerstones of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal — will share the same stage across the world, delivering explosive performances packed with decades of metal anthems. With a combined legacy of over 100 years of metal mastery, countless awards, and millions of records sold, this tour represents a moment of unity, legacy, and tribute to their global fan base.
In a joint statement, Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden expressed both excitement and emotion:
“This is more than a tour — it’s a farewell celebration of everything we’ve stood for, side by side, for over 40 years. The fans made us legends, and now we’re giving them one last ride they’ll never forget.”
Tour Dates and Cities Announced
The “One Final Roar” tour will kick off in the UK on March 14, 2026, at London’s Wembley Stadium, followed by major stops across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. The tour is set to span over 40 cities, concluding with a grand finale at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, the spiritual home of heavy metal.
Select tour dates include:
- March 14, 2026 — London, UK (Wembley Stadium)
- March 17, 2026 — Paris, France (Accor Arena)
- March 21, 2026 — Berlin, Germany (Mercedes-Benz Arena)
- April 5, 2026 — Madrid, Spain (WiZink Center)
- May 1, 2026 — New York, USA (Madison Square Garden)
- May 4, 2026 — Chicago, USA (United Center)
- May 10, 2026 — Los Angeles, USA (SoFi Stadium)
- May 20, 2026 — Mexico City, Mexico (Foro Sol)
- June 7, 2026 — Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
- July 10, 2026 — Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)
- August 1, 2026 — São Paulo, Brazil (Allianz Parque)
- August 31, 2026 — Birmingham, UK (Utilita Arena – FINAL SHOW)
More dates and cities are expected to be added due to overwhelming demand.
Tickets and VIP Packages
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time via all major ticketing outlets including Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and band-specific websites. Early access will be granted to fan club members starting July 10, with exclusive VIP packages that include:
- Meet-and-greets with members of both bands
- Commemorative tour memorabilia
- Access to pre-show soundchecks
- Premium front-row seats
- Limited edition “One Final Roar” merchandise
Given the tour’s magnitude, fans are strongly urged to secure their tickets early. Promoters anticipate multiple sold-out dates within minutes of release.
A Setlist to Remember
While the full setlist is still under wraps, both bands have teased a career-spanning musical assault. Iron Maiden is expected to perform classics like “The Trooper,” “Run to the Hills,” “Fear of the Dark,” and “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” while Judas Priest will tear through legendary tracks like “Painkiller,” “Breaking the Law,” “Electric Eye,” and “Hell Bent for Leather.”
Sources close to the production hint at collaborative performances and never-before-seen staging effects designed specifically for this farewell spectacle.
End of an Era
The “One Final Roar” tour not only represents a goodbye from two of metal’s fiercest champions, but also signals the closing of a chapter in rock history. Both Iron Maiden and Judas Priest have shaped generations of musicians and fans, from underground clubs to the biggest stadiums on Earth.
This final collaboration is a salute to their own brotherhood, a tribute to the fans who followed them through every album and tour, and a defining statement that metal — at its purest — is eternal.
As Bruce Dickinson summed it up:
“This is not the end of heavy metal. It’s the celebration of its immortality.”
Don’t miss your chance to witness history. Two titans. One stage. One final roar.
