šøš„ Metal Titans Unite: Judas Priest and Iron Maiden Announce Epic Joint Farewell Tour for 2026 ā”š¤
In a moment that will go down in music history, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, two of heavy metalās most legendary and influential bands, have officially announced their plans to embark on a joint farewell tour in 2026. Titled āThe Final Roar: Legacy of the Beasts and the Metal Gods,ā the tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of pure heavy metal power.
Set to span five continents, the tour will kick off in Europe in March 2026, before heading to North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. Fans can expect massive stadium shows, back-to-back headlining sets, and a production scale that rivals anything seen before in rock history.
š¬ āThis isnāt just a tour. This is a tribute to everything weāve lived, breathed, and bled for over the last 50 years,ā said Rob Halford of Judas Priest.
āWe couldnāt imagine ending this journey without Maiden by our side,ā added Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maidenās frontman.
The bands will each perform full-length sets filled with career-spanning classics like āPainkiller,ā āBreaking the Law,ā āThe Number of the Beast,ā and āRun to the Hills.ā In a surprise twist, theyāve also confirmed a special collaborative finale each night ā uniting both bands on stage for a thunderous closing performance fans will never forget.
This marks the first time the two British heavyweights have toured together on this scale, and for many fans, itās the culmination of decades of loyalty, riffs, and rebellion.
šļø Pre-sale tickets go live next month, and demand is expected to be massive.
š Full tour schedule, ticket info, and behind-the-scenes interviews available below.