Legends Unleashed: Metallica and Judas Priest Join Forces for a Historical 2026 World Tour
History is about to be made in the world of heavy metal. Two of the most legendary forces in rock — **Metallica** and **Judas Priest** — have officially announced a **joint 2026 world tour**, igniting a firestorm of excitement across the globe. Aptly titled **“Legends Unleashed,”** this tour promises to be one of the most powerful and unforgettable live music events of the decade.
Launching in **April 2026**, the massive stadium tour will kick off in **Los Angeles**, before storming through **Europe**, **South America**, **Asia**, and **Australia**, with a final explosive night at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. Fans can expect a **career-spanning setlist** from both bands — from Metallica’s thunderous “Master of Puppets” and “Enter Sandman” to Judas Priest’s timeless anthems like “Breaking the Law” and “Painkiller.”
Metallica frontman **James Hetfield** shared, “This isn’t just a tour — it’s a celebration of everything heavy metal stands for. We’ve respected Judas Priest for decades, and now we get to share the stage with true legends.” Judas Priest’s **Rob Halford** echoed the excitement, calling it “a dream union for the fans who’ve kept metal alive for generations.”
The tour will feature **epic stage productions**, **state-of-the-art pyrotechnics**, and **collaborative performances** between the two bands — a rare treat for fans who’ve waited years for such a moment. Pre-sale tickets go live later this year, and demand is expected to be sky-high.
With more than **five decades of metal mastery** between them, Metallica and Judas Priest are proving that legends don’t fade — they rise together. The countdown to **“Legends Unleashed 2026”** has officially begun.
