In a historic announcement that has sent shockwaves through the heavy metal community, legendary bands Judas Priest and Iron Maiden have revealed a joint farewell tour titled **“The Metal Titans Final Roar,”** scheduled for 2026…

In a historic announcement that has sent shockwaves through the heavy metal community, legendary bands Judas Priest and Iron Maiden have revealed a joint farewell tour titled **“The Metal Titans Final Roar,”** scheduled for 2026…

 

BREAKING: Judas Priest and Iron Maiden Announce Historic Joint Farewell Tour — *“The Metal Titans Final Roar”* Set for 2026

 

In a moment that will be etched in the annals of rock history, heavy metal giants **Judas Priest** and **Iron Maiden** have officially announced a joint **farewell tour** — titled **“The Metal Titans Final Roar”** — set to roar across the globe in **2026**. The news has ignited an explosion of emotion throughout the metal community, marking the beginning of the end for two of the most iconic bands ever to plug into an amp.

 

This once-in-a-lifetime tour will be the final world trek for both bands, and will serve as a thunderous celebration of their legacies, careers, and the generations of fans they’ve inspired over more than five decades.

 

### A Long-Awaited Alliance

 

Though Judas Priest and Iron Maiden have defined the **New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM)** since the late 1970s, they have never embarked on a joint tour — until now. The decision to unite for their final bow has stunned even the most seasoned headbangers.

 

> *“We’ve always had a deep mutual respect,”* said **Rob Halford**, lead vocalist of Judas Priest. *“To ride into the sunset alongside Maiden — our brothers in metal — is an honor beyond words.”*

 

> **Bruce Dickinson** of Iron Maiden added: *“This isn’t just a tour. It’s the last crusade. The final roar. For the fans who stood by us, screamed with us, and made this journey unforgettable — we’re giving everything we’ve got.”*

 

### Global Tour Details

 

**“The Metal Titans Final Roar”** is slated to begin in **April 2026** in **Birmingham, England**, where both bands began their rise. The tour will span **six continents**, with over **60 shows** planned in:

 

* **North America** (New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City)

* **South America** (Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago)

* **Europe** (London, Berlin, Paris, Rome)

* **Asia** (Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore)

* **Australia & New Zealand**

* **Africa** (Cape Town and Cairo—marking both bands’ first performances on the continent)

 

The tour will conclude with a colossal two-night finale at **London’s Wembley Stadium** in **October 2026** — already being hailed as “The Last Stand of British Metal.”

 

### What to Expect

 

* **Alternating headlining sets** featuring both bands performing their most iconic hits and fan favorites

* **Surprise joint performances**, including legendary tracks like “The Trooper,” “Painkiller,” “Run to the Hills,” and “Breaking the Law”

* State-of-the-art stage production with **custom-built dual-stage rigs**, pyrotechnics, and never-before-seen visuals

* A tribute section to honor former members and fallen metal legends, including **Clive Burr**, **Nicko McBrain**, and **Glenn Tipton**

 

### Metal World Reacts

 

Fans, artists, and critics alike are calling the announcement a “once-in-a-generation event.” Social media erupted within minutes of the news:

 

> *“The end of an era… but what a way to go out. Two of the greatest bands ever. Thank you, Priest and Maiden.”*

> *“This is our Super Bowl. Our Woodstock. Our final pilgrimage.”*

 

Metal icons including **James Hetfield**, **Kerry King**, and **Floor Jansen** have all voiced admiration, calling the tour “historic,” “spiritual,” and “the ultimate metal send-off.”

 

### Tickets & Collector Releases

 

**Pre-sale tickets** will go live on **July 19, 2025**, at [www.MetalTitansFinalRoar.com](http://www.metaltitansfinalroar.com), with general sales beginning **July 22**.

 

The bands also announced an exclusive **”Final Roar” box set**, featuring:

 

* Rare live recordings

* Behind-the-scenes footage

* Autographed memorabilia

* A joint documentary chronicling both bands’ rise, rivalry, and respect

 

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### Final Thoughts

 

For over 50 years, **Judas Priest** and **Iron Maiden** have flown the flag of heavy metal — loud, proud, and uncompromising. *“The Metal Titans Final Roar”* is not just the end of two careers. It’s the final epic chapter of a **metal dynasty**.

 

**The gods of metal are going out as they came in — together, at full volume, and with a final roar heard ’round the world.**

 

🎸🔥⚔️ *This is it, metalheads. Get ready to witness history.*

**#FinalRoar2026 #PriestAndMaiden #EndOfAnEra**