METALLICA AND GUNS N’ ROSES ANNOUNCE EPIC FINAL JOINT TOUR – DATES AND CITIES REVEALED
Two of the biggest and most iconic names in rock history — Metallica and Guns N’ Roses — have officially announced what fans have only dreamed about: a monumental, once-in-a-lifetime Final Joint Tour. Titled “Kings of Chaos: The Final Ride”, this historic tour will mark the end of an era for both bands, celebrating decades of musical dominance with one last thunderous run across the globe.
The announcement dropped early Saturday morning via simultaneous social media posts from both bands, followed by an official press conference held in Los Angeles. In a fiery and emotional statement, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich declared, “This isn’t just another tour. It’s the final chapter of two legendary legacies — a celebration of 40+ years of riffs, rebellion, and rock.”
Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose added, “We’ve toured together before, but this is different. This is the last one. We’re going all in — no holding back. Expect the biggest show of your life.”
A HISTORIC COLLABORATION
While Metallica and Guns N’ Roses have crossed paths before — most notably during their co-headlining 1992 “Use Your Illusion” tour — tensions, egos, and legendary backstage drama made the experience notoriously chaotic. Now, more than three decades later, time has healed old wounds, and both bands are teaming up with a sense of camaraderie, respect, and urgency to deliver something fans will never forget.
The tour promises three-hour mega shows, with both bands performing full-length sets each night and a special collaborative encore featuring classic songs performed together onstage. Rumors are already swirling about epic renditions of “Welcome to the Jungle” mashed with “Enter Sandman,” and special appearances from surprise rock legends.
TOUR DATES AND CITIES REVEALED
“KINGS OF CHAOS: The Final Ride” will span 25 cities across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia, kicking off in Los Angeles on August 30, 2025, and concluding in London on December 12, 2025.
NORTH AMERICA DATES:
- Aug 30 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
- Sep 2 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
- Sep 6 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
- Sep 10 – New York City, NY – MetLife Stadium
- Sep 14 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
- Sep 18 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
- Sep 22 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
EUROPE DATES:
- Oct 2 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
- Oct 6 – Paris, France – Stade de France
- Oct 10 – Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico
- Oct 14 – Madrid, Spain – Wanda Metropolitano
- Oct 20 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT – second date added on Dec 12)
SOUTH AMERICA DATES:
- Nov 1 – São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
- Nov 5 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio Monumental
- Nov 9 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional
ASIA AND AUSTRALIA DATES:
- Nov 18 – Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
- Nov 22 – Seoul, South Korea – Olympic Stadium
- Nov 28 – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
- Dec 2 – Melbourne, Australia – MCG
GRAND FINALE:
- Dec 12 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Encore Show)
Pre-sale for fan clubs begins June 25, with general tickets available June 28 via Ticketmaster and official band websites. VIP experiences — including backstage tours, exclusive merchandise, and meet-and-greets — will be offered under the “Legacy Package” starting at $1,250.
A MESSAGE TO FANS
In a heartfelt video, James Hetfield of Metallica addressed the fans directly:
“You’ve been with us through everything — the glory, the pain, the blackout nights, the sold-out arenas. This tour is for you. Let’s burn the sky one last time.”
Slash also chimed in, guitar slung over his shoulder:
“We’re not going out quietly. This will be the loudest goodbye in rock history.”
THE LEGACY CONTINUES
Though both bands have hinted that this will be the final large-scale tour, members haven’t ruled out future studio work or smaller performances. But make no mistake — this joint global tour is the last time Metallica and Guns N’ Roses will ever share the road on this scale.
With setlists expected to include “Master of Puppets,” “November Rain,” “One,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Fade to Black,” “Paradise City,” and other timeless anthems, the Kings of Chaos Tour is poised to go down as the ultimate farewell in rock and metal history.
Rock fans, this is it. The final ride is here. Don’t miss your chance to witness history.
