Rock history is about to be made. Metallica and Guns N’ Roses have officially revealed plans for a *final, joint worldwide stadium tour*, hailed by both bands as the ultimate celebration of their legendary legacies.
### 🏟️ Tour Overview & Dates
Co-headliners Metallica and Guns N’ Roses shared a joint statement, emphasizing their admiration for each other and excitement to “bring this farewell tour to fans around the world”—Metallica’s James Hetfield called it “an honor,” while Axl Rose echoed the sentiment ([newsedge.co.uk][1], [vickylivesports.com][2]). The revamped tour kicks off **September 15, 2025**, in Los Angeles, with 25 shows spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia ([stig.com.ng][3]).
**North America** highlights include:
* **Sept 15** – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
* Stops in **New York**, **Chicago**, **Toronto**, and a **doubleheader in San Francisco** on October 10–11 ([vickylivesports.com][2], [stig.com.ng][3]).
**Europe** features major arenas like London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid, with a grand finale in **Melbourne, Australia** on **December 20, 2025** .
Though the North American itinerary ends after 25 shows, further global legs may be added.
### 🔄 Why the Change? Rescheduled Dates
Originally set for earlier, the tour faced delays due to logistical issues. As a result, the lineup and schedule were refreshed earlier in June—reshaping the tour into a leaner, higher-impact 25-show run ([stig.com.ng][3]).
### 🎤 What to Expect from the Show
* **Full co-headlining sets** by both bands each night, featuring hits like “Enter Sandman,” “One,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” and “November Rain” ([vickylivesports.com][2]).
* **State-of-the-art production**, including massive pyrotechnics and immersive visuals—a hallmark of each band’s live shows ([stig.com.ng][3]).
* **Special guest appearances** and collaborations—though not detailed yet, both bands have teased surprises ([stig.com.ng][3]).
### 🎟️ Tickets & Fan Club Presales
General ticket sales launch on **June 14, 2025**, with fan club presales from **June 12** ([stig.com.ng][3]). Considering the “final” billing, demand is expected to far outpace supply—both bands urge fans to secure tickets early.
### ⚡ A Reunion with History
This co-headlining effort marks the first major collaboration between Metallica and Guns N’ Roses since their **infamous 1992 stadium tour**, which featured riots and Hetfield’s pyrotechnic accident ([stig.com.ng][3], [loudwire.com][4]). Fans hope this project successfully transforms that turbulent history into a legendary present-day experience.
Meanwhile, Metallica continues their ongoing **M72 World Tour** through 2026 ([en.wikipedia.org][5]). Despite their busy schedules, both bands are committed to this “ultimate farewell.”
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### ✍️ Why This Tour Matters
1. **Final naming** – Both groups market this as a last chance to see them perform together at this scale.
2. **Once-in-a-lifetime pairing** – Rarely do two titans of hard rock share top billing across a major stadium tour.
3. **Elaborate production & unpredictability** – Expect rock spectacle at its finest, blending big hits with surprise moments.
4. **Emotional closure** – For fans who saw the 1992 shows or have followed both bands for decades, this is a culmination—and possibly a final celebration.
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In short, the **Metallica & Guns N’ Roses Final World Tour** is set to be one of the most historic music events of the decade. From L.A. to Melbourne, it’s a party of epic proportions—melding thrash and hard rock into a global goodbye.
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* [pitchfork.com](https://pitchfork.com/news/guns-n-roses-announce-2025-tour-dates?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://newsedge.co.uk/breaking-news-guns-n-roses-announces-final-world-tour-dates-and-cities-revealed-the-last-hurrah/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Breaking News: Guns N’ Roses Announces Final World Tour – Dates and Cities Revealed…The Last Hurrah… | Newsedge”
[2]: https://vickylivesports.com/index.php/2025/06/05/metallica-and-guns-n-roses-announce-epic-final-joint-tour-dates-and-cities-revealed/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Metallica and Guns N’ Roses Announce Epic Final Joint Tour – Dates and Cities Revealed…”
[3]: https://stig.com.ng/just-n-metallica-and-guns-n-roses-reschedule-epic-final-joint-tour-new-dates-and-cities-revealed/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “JUST !N: Metallica and Guns N’ Roses Reschedule Epic Final Joint Tour – New Dates and Cities Revealed… – Stig”
[4]: https://loudwire.com/guns-n-roses-metallica-tour-anniversary/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “32 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses + Metallica Launch Ill-Fated Tour”
[5]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M72_World_Tour?utm_source=chatgpt.com “M72 World Tour”