METALLICA AND AC/DC ANNOUNCE EPIC FINAL JOINT TOUR – DATES AND CITIES REVEALED!
In what can only be described as a seismic event in the history of rock and metal, two of the most legendary bands of all time — Metallica and AC/DC — have announced a monumental final joint tour. Titled “Thunder and Lightning: The Final Strike”, the tour will unite these titans of heavy music on stage for the first and last time, promising a historic run of shows that fans around the world have only dreamed about — until now.
The announcement came during a live-streamed global press event hosted at The Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, where both bands appeared together to unveil the tour’s details, dates, and their vision for what they’re calling “the loudest farewell in rock history.”
A Dream Tour Decades in the Making
Metallica’s James Hetfield spoke emotionally about the tour:
“We’ve always admired AC/DC — they’re pioneers, they’re legends, and they’ve influenced us from the very beginning. To finally share the stage and bring this to the fans together… it’s something truly powerful.”
AC/DC’s Angus Young echoed the sentiment:
“We’ve had a hell of a ride, and we’re not going out quietly. Teaming up with Metallica? That’s not just rock ‘n’ roll — that’s nuclear.”
The tour is set to launch in September 2025, spanning 25 cities across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The co-headlining format will see both bands perform full sets each night, switching closing slots depending on the city.
Tour Dates and Cities Revealed
Here’s a sneak peek at the first 15 confirmed stops:
- Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium – Sept 5
- Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium – Sept 8
- Chicago, IL – Soldier Field – Sept 12
- Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre – Sept 15
- New York, NY – MetLife Stadium – Sept 19
- Mexico City, MX – Foro Sol – Sept 23
- São Paulo, BR – Allianz Parque – Sept 28
- London, UK – Wembley Stadium – Oct 5
- Paris, FR – Stade de France – Oct 9
- Berlin, DE – Olympiastadion – Oct 13
- Madrid, ES – Estadio Santiago Bernabéu – Oct 17
- Tokyo, JP – Tokyo Dome – Oct 25
- Sydney, AU – Accor Stadium – Oct 31
- Melbourne, AU – MCG – Nov 3
- Auckland, NZ – Eden Park – Nov 7
Additional dates in Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and a rumored final stop in Metallica’s hometown of San Francisco will be announced in July.
What to Expect: Fire, Fury, and Legacy
Each night of “Thunder and Lightning: The Final Strike” is expected to be a three-hour-plus spectacle of musical mayhem, featuring blistering guitar solos, thunderous rhythms, and anthems that have defined generations. Fans can expect the biggest hits from both bands — “Enter Sandman,” “Master of Puppets,” “Back in Black,” “Highway to Hell,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” and more — plus some collaborative on-stage surprises that remain tightly under wraps.
Production-wise, the tour is reportedly one of the most expensive and elaborate ever mounted, with multiple custom stages, high-voltage lighting rigs, and state-of-the-art pyrotechnics. “It’ll be loud enough to wake Bon Scott and Cliff Burton,” joked Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, referencing their late bandmates with a wink.
Final Tour Confirmed
Both bands have confirmed that this will be their last major world tour. While not ruling out special one-off appearances in the future, this tour will be the last chance fans have to see Metallica and AC/DC together on a global stage.
“This isn’t about saying goodbye in sadness,” said Brian Johnson of AC/DC. “It’s about celebrating the legacy, the fans, and the music — one last time.”
Tickets and Fan Club Presales
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster and other authorized vendors. Fan club presales for both bands begin Wednesday, June 26, with exclusive VIP packages, meet-and-greets, limited edition merchandise, and early entry options available.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment
Fans across the globe are already calling “Thunder and Lightning: The Final Strike” the most anticipated tour in decades — if not ever. Social media exploded within minutes of the announcement, with hashtags like #ThunderAndLightningTour, #FinalStrike2025, and #MetallicaACDC trending worldwide.
As the rock world braces for this earth-shaking event, one thing is certain — history will be made, and fans lucky enough to attend will witness a final, thunderous farewell from two of the greatest bands to ever plug in and turn it up to 11.
Let there be rock. And let there be Metallica and AC/DC — together, for one last ride.
