The metal gods have spoken! In a move that has electrified fans around the globe, **Metallica** and **Judas Priest** have officially announced their long-rumored **2026 joint world tour**, marking one of the most powerful alliances in heavy metal history. Titled **“Forged in Steel: The Tour,”** this monumental run will unite two legendary forces for a high-voltage celebration of pure, unapologetic metal.
The tour kicks off on **May 8, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal**, before storming through **Europe**, the **UK**, and **North America**. Iconic cities like **Madrid**, **Paris**, **Berlin**, **London**, **Chicago**, **Los Angeles**, **Mexico City**, and **Toronto** are already confirmed, with more global dates expected to be added soon. Each night promises a thunderous setlist — with Judas Priest delivering classic anthems like *“Breaking the Law”* and *“Painkiller,”* while Metallica ignites the stage with hits including *“Enter Sandman,”* *“Master of Puppets,”* and *“One.”*
James Hetfield said in a statement, *“We grew up blasting Judas Priest — to share a stage with them on a full tour? That’s full-circle metal history.”* Rob Halford added, *“This isn’t just a tour. It’s a celebration of everything heavy metal was built on. Fans better be ready — this will be loud, fast, and glorious.”*
Tickets go on sale **November 1, 2025**, with exclusive presales for fan clubs starting earlier that week. VIP experiences and special anniversary merch will also be available.
**Confirmed Dates (Europe – First Leg)**
* May 8 — Lisbon, Portugal
* May 11 — Madrid, Spain
* May 15 — Paris, France
* May 19 — Berlin, Germany
* May 23 — London, UK
