METALLICA AND IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCE EPIC FINAL JOINT TOUR – DATES AND CITIES REVEALED!
In a seismic announcement that has stunned the global metal community, Metallica and Iron Maiden, two of the most powerful and influential bands in heavy metal history, have confirmed what fans have long hoped for—and simultaneously dreaded: an EPIC FINAL JOINT TOUR, officially titled “Legacy of Steel: The Final Crusade.”
This colossal tour will mark the first and only time that Metallica and Iron Maiden have co-headlined a full-scale global tour together—and, according to both camps, it will also serve as a farewell to large-scale international touring for both legendary acts.
A Historic Collaboration Decades in the Making
The announcement came via a live global stream on both bands’ official websites and social media channels, featuring James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Bruce Dickinson, and Steve Harris seated together for a rare joint interview.
“We’ve shared the same stages over the years,” said Hetfield, “but never like this. This tour isn’t just a celebration of our legacy—it’s the ultimate thank-you to the fans who made it possible.”
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson added, “This is not about endings. It’s about going out with fire, with fury, and with gratitude. We’re giving our fans one last ride they’ll never forget.”
The ‘Legacy of Steel’ Tour: Details Unleashed
The “Legacy of Steel” tour will span 35 cities across five continents, beginning in San Diego, California on October 1, 2025, and concluding with a historic dual finale in London’s Wembley Stadium on December 20–21.
Each show will feature full-length headline sets from both bands, with rotating closing spots depending on the city. Special collaborative performances are also teased, including possible joint renditions of classics like “The Trooper,” “One,” “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” and “Master of Puppets.”
First 10 Dates Confirmed:
- Oct 1 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park
- Oct 4 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field
- Oct 7 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
- Oct 10 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
- Oct 14 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
- Oct 18 – New York City, NY – MetLife Stadium
- Oct 22 – Mexico City, MEX – Foro Sol
- Oct 28 – São Paulo, BRA – Allianz Parque
- Nov 3 – Madrid, ESP – Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
- Nov 8 – Berlin, GER – Olympiastadion
More cities, including stops in Tokyo, Sydney, Cape Town, and Dubai, will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale July 5, 2025, via official band websites and select partners. VIP packages, including soundcheck access and exclusive merchandise, will also be available.
Why Now?
While both Metallica and Iron Maiden have maintained their dominant presence over decades of evolution in rock and metal, the decision to conclude international touring was made out of respect for their legacies and a desire to “end it on their own terms.”
“We’re not quitting music,” clarified Lars Ulrich. “We’re just stepping back from the grind of constant global touring. We’ll still create, still play—but this is the last time it’ll be this big, this massive.”
Similarly, Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris added, “We’ve toured the globe for over 40 years. It’s been an honor—but now’s the right time to close the book with thunder, not a whisper.”
A Celebration of Legacy
Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist from both bands, including timeless hits such as:
- Metallica: Enter Sandman, Fade to Black, Battery, Nothing Else Matters, Seek & Destroy
- Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, Fear of the Dark, 2 Minutes to Midnight, The Number of the Beast, Aces High
Both bands have confirmed the use of state-of-the-art stage production, custom visuals, and pyrotechnics that promise to make each show a cinematic metal spectacle.
Fans and Musicians React
Social media erupted within minutes of the announcement, with hashtags like #LegacyOfSteel and #MetalMaiden2025 trending worldwide.
Corey Taylor of Slipknot tweeted:
“My two favorite bands doing one last ride together? This is the Holy Grail of metal. Count me in.”
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale wrote:
“The bar has been set. This is history. Every metalhead alive NEEDS to witness this tour.”
Documentary and Commemorative Album Rumored
Sources close to both bands suggest that a behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the tour is already in development with Netflix, and a potential live double album titled “Legacy of Steel – Live Worldwide” is being considered for a 2026 release.
End of an Era, Start of a Legend
With “Legacy of Steel: The Final Crusade,” Metallica and Iron Maiden are not merely ending a chapter—they’re sealing their names into the very bedrock of music history.
This isn’t just a farewell tour.
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime metal pilgrimage.
Get ready for the last war cry. The last battle. The last legacy.
