Metallica has been touring globally since April 27, 2023, in support of their album *72 Seasons*.<\/p>\n
* The tour spans multiple continents\u2014including North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania\u2014and is scheduled to wrap up on **July 5, 2026**, in London ([nme.com][1], [en.wikipedia.org][2]).<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udd25 Judas Priest\u2019s 2025 Tour Plans<\/p>\n
**1. European \u201cShield of Pain\u201d Tour**<\/p>\n
* Runs June\u2013July 2025 with dates in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Sweden, France, Luxembourg, and two UK shows:<\/p>\n
* **July 23** \u2013 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
\n* **July 25** \u2013 Co-headline with **Alice Cooper** at The O\u2082 in London ([nme.com][3]).
\n* German leg includes support from **Accept** on four dates (Stuttgart, Bad Vilbel, Munich, Oberhausen) ([blabbermouth.net][4]).<\/p>\n
**2. North American Co-Headline Tour with Alice Cooper**<\/p>\n
* A 22-city autumn trek through the US and Canada, kicking off **September 16** in Biloxi, Mississippi, and ending **October 26** in The Woodlands, Texas.
\n* Special guest **Corrosion of Conformity** will appear on select dates ([nme.com][5]).<\/p>\n
**3. \u201cFinal World Tour\u201d Rumors**<\/p>\n
* Some outlets (e.g., BitsSport) have reported that Judas Priest is planning a farewell tour dubbed “Metal Masters: The Final Crusade,\u201d potentially starting September 2025 in the U.K., followed by legs in North & South America, Asia, and Australia, concluding in early 2026 ([bitssport.com][6]).
\n* However, **no official confirmation** from the band or their label has surfaced\u2014this remains speculation.<\/p>\n
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## \u2757 So Where Did the \u201cEpic Final Joint Tour\u201d Come From?<\/p>\n
* **Metallica** is currently locked into their M72 World Tour, with no announced co-headlining events alongside **Judas Priest**.
\n* Meanwhile, **Judas Priest** is touring primarily with **Alice Cooper** this year.
\n* Any notion of a Metallica + Judas Priest farewell or joint tour appears to be **rumor**, unsubstantiated by major outlets or tour promoters. No credible press coverage or press release backs up the claim.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udcdd Summary Table<\/p>\n
| Band | Confirmed Tour(s) | Co-headliner\/Support | Final Farewell Plan |
\n| —————- | ————————————————————————————- | ——————————————— | —————————— |
\n| **Metallica** | *M72 World Tour* (2023\u20132026) | Various support acts (Pantera, Gojira, etc.) | No \u201cfinal joint tour\u201d |
\n| **Judas Priest** | *Shield of Pain* (Europe, summer 2025)<br>*North America w\/ Alice Cooper* (Fall 2025) | Alice Cooper, Corrosion of Conformity, Accept | Rumored final tour unconfirmed |<\/p>\n
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## \u2705 Bottom Line<\/p>\n
* There is **no verified announcement** of a Metallica + Judas Priest final co-headlining tour.
\n* **Judas Priest** is teaming with **Alice Cooper** on an upcoming U.S.\/Canadian fall tour and wrapping up a summer European run.
\n* **Metallica** remains committed to their global *M72* tour, scheduled through mid-2026, with no joint farewell plans involving Judas Priest.<\/p>\n
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[1]: https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/judas-priest-announce-europe-2025-tour-dates-3809505?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Judas Priest announce Europe 2025 tour dates”
\n[2]: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M72_World_Tour?utm_source=chatgpt.com “M72 World Tour”
\n[3]: https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/judas-priest-extend-2025-european-tour-two-uk-shows-coheadline-alice-cooper-3820389?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Judas Priest extend 2025 European tour with two UK shows”
\n[4]: https:\/\/blabbermouth.net\/news\/accept-to-support-judas-priest-on-german-leg-of-2025-shield-of-pain-tour?utm_source=chatgpt.com “ACCEPT To Support JUDAS PRIEST On German Leg Of 2025 ‘Shield Of Pain’ Tour – BLABBERMOUTH.NET”
\n[5]: https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/judas-priest-and-alice-cooper-announce-2025-north-american-co-headline-tour-buy-tickets-3855297?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Judas Priest and Alice Cooper announce 2025 North American co-headline tour”
\n[6]: https:\/\/bitssport.com\/judas-priest-announces-final-world-tour-dates-and-cities-revealed\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Judas Priest Announces Final World Tour: Dates and Cities Revealed | Bitssport”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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