The metal world is trembling with excitement — two of the most legendary forces in rock history, **Metallica** and **Judas Priest**, have officially announced a **massive joint world tour** that promises to redefine the meaning of “heavy.” Titled **“Legends Unleashed: The Ultimate Metal Alliance,”** the tour marks the first time these titans of the genre will share the same stage for a full-scale global assault.
Set to kick off in early **2026**, the tour will span **five continents**, covering major cities from Los Angeles and London to Tokyo, São Paulo, and Berlin. Fans can expect explosive pyrotechnics, colossal stage designs, and marathon setlists that will blend decades of metal mastery — from Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” and “Enter Sandman” to Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law” and “Painkiller.”
Metallica’s James Hetfield called it “a dream decades in the making,” while Judas Priest’s Rob Halford described it as “a celebration of everything metal was, is, and always will be.” Rumors suggest special collaborations on stage — including a joint encore where both bands will merge for an epic rendition of “Electric Eye” meets “For Whom the Bell Tolls.”
Tickets are expected to sell out within minutes once pre-sales begin next month. For lifelong fans and new generations alike, this isn’t just a concert — it’s a **historic collision of metal legacies**, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness two hall-of-fame giants thunder together in one roaring, unstoppable force.