Metal legends **Metallica** have officially set the rock world ablaze by announcing brand-new **2027 dates for their M72 World Tour**, confirming long-rumored extensions and unveiling a fresh list of cities across multiple continents. After the massive success of the tour’s earlier legs, the band is once again proving that their reign over global live music is far from over.
The 2027 M72 run will kick off in **March 2027**, beginning in **North America**, with newly revealed stops including **Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Dallas, Toronto, and Mexico City**. From there, Metallica will carry the tour into **Europe**, returning to major markets such as **London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, and Stockholm**, before closing the year with a powerful **South American leg**, featuring **São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Bogotá**.
As with previous M72 shows, the 2027 dates will continue the band’s bold **“No Repeat Weekend”** format—two nights in each city with completely different setlists and rotating support acts. The iconic **in-the-round stage** will also return, placing fans at the center of the action and delivering an immersive 360-degree concert experience that has become a hallmark of the tour.
Band members **James Hetfield**, **Lars Ulrich**, **Kirk Hammett**, and **Robert Trujillo** shared a brief statement thanking fans for their unwavering loyalty, hinting that 2027 will feature deeper cuts, extended performances, and special moments celebrating the band’s decades-long legacy.
Tickets are expected to go on sale later this year, with **fan-club presales** launching first, followed by general public sales. Demand is already projected to be enormous, as Metallica’s M72 World Tour continues to rank among the **highest-grossing and most talked-about tours in heavy metal history**.
For millions of fans worldwide, 2027 isn’t just another tour year—it’s another chapter in Metallica’s unstoppable live legacy 🤘
