New Chapter Begins: Metallica and Judas Priest Unveil Massive Farewell Joint Tour – Full List of Dates and Cities Announced

In a moment that will go down in heavy metal history, **Metallica** and **Judas Priest** — two of the most iconic and influential bands to ever grace the genre — have announced their **massive farewell joint tour**, officially titled **“The Final Reign: World Tour 2025–2026.”**

 

This historic collaboration marks the **first time** both bands have toured together on a full global run, and sadly, it will also be the **last**, as each group prepares to conclude their decades-long legacy on the road.

 

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### ⚡ A Tour for the Ages

 

The announcement came via a joint press conference streamed live from Los Angeles, where members of both bands, including **James Hetfield**, **Lars Ulrich**, **Rob Halford**, and **Ian Hill**, confirmed the long-rumored farewell.

 

> “This is it—the final curtain,” said Halford. “We’re doing it our way, and we’re doing it together.”

 

> Hetfield added, “We’ve shared stages for years, but now we share this moment—one last ride for the fans, the family, and the music that changed all our lives.”

 

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### 🌍 Tour Dates and Cities Revealed

 

The **Final Reign World Tour** will hit **over 50 cities** across **six continents**, with shows expected to draw millions of fans globally. Here are some of the key dates just announced:

 

#### **North America**

 

* **Aug 15, 2025 – Seattle, WA (Lumen Field)**

* **Aug 20, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV (Allegiant Stadium)**

* **Aug 30, 2025 – New York, NY (MetLife Stadium)**

 

#### **Europe**

 

* **Sept 10, 2025 – London, UK (Wembley Stadium)**

* **Sept 15, 2025 – Paris, FRA (Stade de France)**

* **Sept 25, 2025 – Berlin, GER (Olympiastadion)**

 

#### **South America**

 

* **Oct 5, 2025 – São Paulo, BRA (Allianz Parque)**

* **Oct 12, 2025 – Buenos Aires, ARG (Estadio Monumental)**

 

#### **Asia & Oceania**

 

* **Nov 2, 2025 – Tokyo, JPN (Tokyo Dome)**

* **Nov 12, 2025 – Sydney, AUS (Accor Stadium)**

 

#### **Africa & Middle East**

 

* **Nov 25, 2025 – Cape Town, RSA (Cape Town Stadium)**

* **Dec 1, 2025 – Dubai, UAE (Coca-Cola Arena)**

 

The tour will culminate with a **final double-header show** in **San Francisco, CA** on **December 15–16, 2025**, where both bands will deliver their last full-length performances before a global audience.

 

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### 🎸 What to Expect

 

Each show will feature **two full headlining sets**, complete with massive pyrotechnics, state-of-the-art sound and visual production, surprise guest appearances, and a few **collaborative performances** that have never been seen before.

 

Fans can expect deep cuts, greatest hits, and emotional tributes spanning over **90 combined years of metal history**.

 

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### 🎟️ Tickets, Presales & More

 

Tickets for the Final Reign World Tour go on sale **July 1, 2025**, with exclusive presales available to fan club members starting **June 27**. VIP packages will include backstage access, limited-edition merchandise, and meet-and-greets with band members.

 

Visit **[metallicajudasfinaltour.com](http://metallicajudasfinaltour.com)** for the full tour schedule, ticketing info, and updates.

 

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### 🤘 The End of an Era

 

Metallica, formed in 1981, and Judas Priest, active since 1969, have collectively sold **over 200 million albums**, headlined every major festival, and helped shape the global soundscape of metal. Their combined farewell tour is not just a goodbye—it’s a celebration of a genre, a generation, and a brotherhood built on sound, sweat, and steel.