James Hetfield and his indomitable bandmates in **Metallica** have unleashed the beast — officially announcing the **2026 leg** of their epoch-defining **M72 World Tour**, set to ignite stadiums across the globe once again. After selling out arenas and rewriting the rulebook of live rock performance through 2024 and 2025, the band isn’t slowing down — they’re doubling down.
Launching in **March 2026**, the next wave of the M72 Tour will take Metallica to new territories and long-awaited returns — including South America, Asia, and a powerful run through Europe before circling back to North America. True to the M72 concept, each city will host **two completely different nights** — no repeats, no compromises — featuring rotating setlists that span four decades of thunderous riffs, haunting melodies, and relentless energy.
Hetfield, Ulrich, Hammett, and Trujillo continue to prove that Metallica is more than a band — it’s a living, roaring force of nature. From *“Master of Puppets”* to *“Lux Æterna,”* the shows promise to blend nostalgia and innovation with the raw passion that only Metallica can deliver.
Fans can expect the massive **in-the-round stage**, a hallmark of the tour, bringing the band closer to the crowd than ever before. Support acts are set to include a powerful lineup of modern metal torchbearers — ensuring every night is a full-scale celebration of heavy music’s past, present, and future.
With over **40 years of dominance**, Metallica’s 2026 world conquest is not just a continuation — it’s a statement: metal still reigns, louder and prouder than ever.
The **M72 World Tour 2026** — fire, thunder, and Metallica’s eternal roar — are coming your way.
