New Era: Metallica and Judas Priest Announce Epic Final Joint Tour – Dates and Cities Revealed….
A bombshell in the rock world: Metallica and Judas Priest are teaming up for their final joint tour, promising what may be the concert event of a generation. Here’s what we know so far:
After decades leading the heavy metal charge, both bands have confirmed this will be their final co‑headlining trek. For Metallica — currently dominating stages worldwide with the M72 World Tour — this isn’t a conclusion but a powerful thematic finale alongside Judas Priest, who have signposted the end of a monumental to
Judas Priest’s frontman Rob Halford called it “our last major world tour,” framing it as a triumphal farewell, not an end to music . Metallica, meanwhile, are still riding high — fresh off their record-shattering M72 World Tour, which spans from 2023 to mid‑2026, and will dovetail into this final crusade
Fans can look forward to full‑throttle stagecraft: twin‑guitar onslaughts, massive pyrotechnics, immersive visuals — plus career‑spanning setlists packed with chart-topping classics: think “Breaking the Law”, “Painkiller”, “Enter Sandman”, “Master of Puppets”…you get the picture . VIP packages will offer meet‑&‑greets, memorabilia, and early access — making for once‑in‑a‑lifetime fan experiences
This tour is not just a concert — it’s the final episode in a saga that has defined heavy metal since 1970s Birmingham. With tens of millions of albums sold, stadium‑shaking attendance records broken, and stadium support from AC/DC to Iron Maiden, this feels like a torch‑passing moment in rock history.
If you’ve ever dreamed of catching Metallica and Judas Priest sharing a stage, this may be the only chance. One last scream, one final ride — the metal gods are calling. Don’