Two of the genre’s most legendary bands—Judas Priest and Iron Maiden—have announced a joint farewell tour slated for 2026. Dubbed **“The Metal Titans Final Roar,…..

Two of the genre’s most legendary bands—Judas Priest and Iron Maiden—have announced a joint farewell tour slated for 2026. Dubbed **“The Metal Titans Final Roar,…

 

 

**Judas Priest and Iron Maiden Announce Joint Farewell Tour: “The Metal Titans Final Roar” Coming in 2026**

 

*London, UK –* In what is being hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime event for heavy metal fans, two of the genre’s most legendary forces—**Judas Priest** and **Iron Maiden**—have announced a **joint farewell tour**, set to thunder across stages in **2026**. Appropriately titled **“The Metal Titans Final Roar,”** the tour marks the end of an era for the bands that helped shape the sound, spirit, and identity of heavy metal for over five decades.

 

This historic collaboration will bring together **Rob Halford** and **Bruce Dickinson**, two of the most iconic voices in rock history, for a series of unforgettable performances that promise to celebrate their legacies with power, passion, and pure volume.

 

> “This is our final charge—our last great battle cry,” said Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford. “We’re going out the way we came in—loud, proud, and standing side by side with our brothers in Maiden.”

 

> “There’s no better way to say goodbye than doing it with Priest,” added Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson. “We’ve shared stages, festivals, and fans for years. Now we’re sharing the farewell we all deserve.”

 

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### 🔥 What to Expect from *The Metal Titans Final Roar*

 

The farewell tour will span **North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia**, featuring massive arena shows, outdoor festivals, and a few intimate, high-energy performances in select cities. Fans can expect:

 

* **Full headline sets** from both bands on alternating nights

* **Dual encore collaborations** featuring Priest and Maiden on stage together

* A setlist stacked with hits, rarities, and fan favorites from over 50 years of metal

* **State-of-the-art production**, pyrotechnics, and custom visuals

* Limited-edition merchandise and collector’s tour packages

 

### 🎟️ Ticket Info & Presales

 

Tickets are expected to go on sale in early 2026, with exclusive pre-sale access for fan club members. VIP packages will include meet-and-greets, signed memorabilia, and special access to soundchecks and behind-the-scenes experiences.

 

More details, including full tour dates and supporting acts, will be released in the coming weeks.

 

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### ⚔️ The End of an Era

 

Judas Priest, formed in Birmingham in 1969, and Iron Maiden, born in East London in 1975, have led the charge in heavy metal history with genre-defining albums, explosive tours, and global influence. Together, they’ve sold hundreds of millions of albums and inspired generations of metal musicians.

 

Now, as they prepare to bid farewell, fans are preparing for one final, thunderous chapter.

 

> “This tour isn’t just a goodbye,” said Halford. “It’s a celebration of everything metal stands for.”

 

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**Get ready to raise your horns one last time.**

**The Metal Titans Final Roar begins in 2026.**

**And it will echo for eternity.**