Metal legends **Metallica** have officially confirmed their **2026 Spring Tour**, marking one of the band’s most ambitious live runs in decades — and *NME* can reveal it’s already being hailed as their **boldest since the A.M. era**, a period many fans associate with the group pushing creative and performance boundaries to new extremes.
Set to launch in **March 2026**, the tour will span **North America and Europe**, featuring a mix of stadium spectacles and carefully selected arena dates designed to maximize intensity and production scale. According to sources close to the band, Metallica are planning a **radically refreshed stage design**, incorporating immersive visuals, extended runways, and a production concept that brings fans closer to the action than ever before.
Musically, the 2026 Spring Tour promises to be a career-spanning celebration. Expect **deep cuts rarely played live**, alongside era-defining anthems like *“Master of Puppets,” “One,”* and *“Enter Sandman.”* The band is also rumored to be reworking several classics with new arrangements, giving longtime fans a fresh perspective on songs that have defined metal for generations.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, Metallica said the upcoming run is about “**reconnecting with the raw power of live music while still pushing forward**,” a philosophy that mirrors the experimental confidence of their A.M.-era performances. Insiders suggest the setlists will rotate nightly, ensuring no two shows feel the same — a move that underscores the band’s continued refusal to play it safe.
The announcement has already sent shockwaves through the global metal community, with ticket demand expected to be fierce when sales open early next year. For a band more than four decades into its career, Metallica’s 2026 Spring Tour stands as a powerful reminder: legends don’t slow down — they **evolve, adapt, and come back louder than ever**.
