Metallica Bids the World Farewell: Legendary Rock Band Confirms 2026 Tour as Their Final Bow
The end of an era has arrived. Metallica — the gods of thrash, the architects of metal’s global rise — have officially announced that their 2026 World Tour will mark their final bow. After more than four decades of defying time, genre, and gravity, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo are preparing to close the curtain with one last, earth-shaking journey across the globe.
Dubbed **“The Last Ride Tour 2026,”** the farewell trek will kick off on **May 10, 2026, in Los Angeles, California**, before roaring through over 30 cities worldwide — from London and Tokyo to São Paulo, Sydney, and their hometown of San Francisco. Each show promises to be a monumental celebration of their legacy, blending the blistering aggression of *Master of Puppets* with the haunting emotion of *Nothing Else Matters.*
In an emotional statement, Hetfield shared, *“This isn’t goodbye to the music — it’s a thank you to the fans who’ve kept us alive for 40 years. We want to go out the way we came in — loud, proud, and full of fire.”*
Fans can expect massive stage designs, immersive visuals, and a career-spanning setlist that honors every chapter of Metallica’s story — from the underground clubs of the ’80s to stadiums packed with millions.
Tickets go on sale **November 15, 2025**, with a special pre-sale for fan club members. As the final countdown begins, one thing is certain: when Metallica takes their last bow, the world will stand united — horns raised, hearts pounding, and gratitude echoing through every riff.
*Metallica’s “The Last Ride” — the end of an era, the birth of immortality.*
