Metallica has officially ignited the global rock community with the announcement of their **M72 2026 World Tour**, a continuation of the band’s massive multi-year run that has already shattered attendance records and redefined the scale of modern touring. The new 2026 leg promises even bigger production, deeper setlists, and a renewed commitment to bringing Metallica’s raw power to fans in every corner of the world. With dates and cities now revealed, the anticipation surrounding this next chapter is nothing short of explosive.
Set to kick off in **São Paulo, Brazil**, the 2026 tour expands the M72 format, keeping the beloved “No Repeat Weekend” concept—two completely different setlists, two different stage designs, and a rotating selection of surprise tracks each night. From there, the band will thunder through **Buenos Aires**, **Santiago**, and **Mexico City**, before storming across North America with stops in **Los Angeles**, **Phoenix**, **Chicago**, **Boston**, **Atlanta**, **Toronto**, and **Vancouver**.
Europe will experience its own seismic wave of Metallica energy as the band rolls into **Berlin**, **Warsaw**, **Manchester**, **Milan**, **Vienna**, **Madrid**, and a special two-night takeover of **London**, where the group plans to debut new stage effects and upgraded in-the-round audio technology. Promoters report that ticket demand has already surpassed expectations, with fan-club members flooding presale registrations within hours of the announcement.
What sets M72 apart is Metallica’s relentless dedication to reinvention. The band is reportedly preparing fresh arrangements of classic tracks, rare deep cuts, and a handful of new pieces crafted specifically for this tour. Lars Ulrich hinted at “a few twists we’ve never tried before,” fueling speculation about collaborations and experimental live moments.
With every city prepared for record-breaking crowds, **Metallica’s M72 2026 World Tour** is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious global runs the band has ever attempted—an unstoppable force ready to shake the world once again. If you want, I can also generate a tour-poster image for this announcement.
