When Metallica moves — the ground of the entire rock universe still shifts. And now, the unstoppable titans have officially ignited the fuse once again — confirming the 2026 leg of their global M72 World Tour. James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo are fully locked, fully loaded, and ready to once again reignite stadiums, cities, continents and the entire metal brotherhood with the same primal, unapologetic, unfiltered sonic destruction that only they can deliver.
The M72 era has already gone down as one of the most dominant modern touring cycles in heavy music history — and yet, 2026 is shaping up to be even more ferocious, louder, bigger and more historically powerful. This run is set to invade major markets across the US, Europe, South America, Asia and Australia — with new production upgrades, stage innovations, signature Metallica immersive circle layout and next-level fan experience integrations that will redefine what a modern rock show can be. Every show is a cinematic war zone. Every performance becomes an event. Every night is an explosive chapter of an immortal legacy.
Metallica are not just touring — they are continuing the elite culture of staying heavy when the world softens, staying brutally true to the roots when the industry gets diluted and reminding every new era of fans what real intensity is supposed to feel like. The riffs are coming sharp. The fire is coming hot. The crowd roars will turn cities into quakes.
2026 is not a nostalgia run — it is a declaration of power.
The kings of thrash are back on the throne — and the world is about to get scorched all over again.
Brace yourself. The M72 World Tour continues — and Metallica has only just begun.