An Open Letter: The Time Has Come — Metallica and Judas Priest Announce Epic Final Joint Tour**
To Our Loyal Fans Around the World,
The time has come.
After decades of shredding stages, breaking barriers, and sharing unforgettable moments with you all, we’re proud—and humbled—to announce our *Final Joint Tour*: **Metallica x Judas Priest – The Last Crusade**.
This tour isn’t just a celebration of heavy metal—it’s a salute to the generations of fans who’ve kept the flame alive. From the first riff to the last encore, your energy has fueled us, and now, we’re giving it everything we’ve got—one last time, together.
For the first time in decades, two of the most legendary forces in metal are joining together for a run that spans **30 cities across North America and Europe**, starting **March 2026** in Los Angeles and ending with a thunderous finale in **London, UK**, in **August 2026**.
**Cities Include**:
Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Mexico City, São Paulo, Madrid, Berlin, Stockholm, and more.
Expect colossal sets, iconic hits, surprise collaborations—and yes, a celebration worthy of our final ride.
This isn’t goodbye to music—but it’s our way of saying thank you to the fans who made it all possible. Two legends, one stage, one last time.
Tickets go on sale **Friday, July 12, 2025**, at 10 AM local time.
To every headbanger, mosh-pitter, and air-guitar shredder—we’ll see you in the pit.
