**Metallica Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: “One Last Ride” — The Final Journey of a Rock Empire**
In a moment that has sent shockwaves through the music world, **Metallica** has officially announced their **2026 Farewell Tour**, fittingly titled *“One Last Ride.”* After more than four decades of redefining heavy metal and shaping generations of rock fans, the legendary band has confirmed that this will be their final global tour — a closing chapter in one of the most powerful legacies in music history.
The tour will begin in **spring 2026**, launching with a massive North American run that includes iconic cities such as **Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Dallas, and Toronto**. From there, Metallica will travel across **Europe**, **South America**, **Asia**, and **Australia**, giving fans around the world one last chance to witness the band live.
In an emotional statement, the band shared:
*“This isn’t goodbye — it’s a celebration. A celebration of the music, the fans, and the journey we’ve taken together for over 40 years. We’re going out the way we came in: loud, honest, and grateful.”*
The farewell tour promises a career-spanning setlist, featuring legendary anthems like *“Enter Sandman,” “Master of Puppets,” “One,”* and *“Nothing Else Matters,”* alongside deep cuts chosen specifically for longtime fans. Longtime collaborators hint at a massive stage production, archival visuals, and emotional moments honoring the band’s history.
Industry insiders are already calling *One Last Ride* one of the most anticipated tours of all time. Tickets are expected to sell out within minutes as fans prepare to say goodbye to a band that didn’t just define metal — they defined an era.
For Metallica, this final tour isn’t an ending — it’s a celebration of a legacy that will echo forever.
