**Metallica’s James Hetfield Announces Explosive 2026 World Tour — Full Dates and Cities Revealed…**
Heavy metal fans around the world, get ready — **James Hetfield**, the legendary frontman of **Metallica**, has just announced an explosive **2026 World Tour**, marking one of the band’s most ambitious undertakings in decades. Titled **“Fuel the Fire: The World Tour 2026,”** the trek promises to reignite the spirit of classic metal while introducing a new generation to the raw power that defined an era.
The global tour will launch on **April 10, 2026**, in **Los Angeles, California**, before hitting major cities including **Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Tokyo, Sydney, Johannesburg, and Toronto**, with a climactic finale in **New York City** on **November 22, 2026**. Fans can expect over **60 electrifying shows** spanning North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia.
Hetfield described the tour as “a rebirth — not just for Metallica, but for every fan who’s ever screamed their lungs out to a riff.” He also confirmed that the setlist will include a powerful mix of **iconic classics** like *Enter Sandman*, *Master of Puppets*, and *One*, alongside **brand-new material** from Metallica’s upcoming album, rumored to be “the band’s heaviest and most personal work yet.”
The tour’s production will feature cutting-edge pyrotechnics, 360-degree stage designs, and immersive visuals celebrating Metallica’s four-decade legacy. Longtime fans will also have access to exclusive VIP experiences, backstage meet-and-greets, and collector’s edition merchandise.
Tickets for **“Fuel the Fire: The World Tour 2026”** go on sale starting **December 5, 2025**, through Metallica’s official website and authorized ticketing partners. With the band’s history of selling out stadiums within minutes, fans are being urged to prepare early — because when Metallica returns, the world *listens*.
Get ready — **the gods of metal are back, louder than ever.**
