**Metallica’s James Hetfield Announces Explosive 2026 World Tour — Full Dates and Cities Revealed**
Metal fans, brace yourselves — the kings of heavy metal are officially back. **James Hetfield**, the legendary frontman of **Metallica**, has announced the band’s explosive **2026 World Tour**, a massive global trek that promises to reignite stadiums with the raw power and energy that have defined their career for over four decades. Titled **“Ride the Lightning: The Legacy Tour,”** the upcoming run will celebrate the band’s monumental impact on rock and metal while introducing a new era of sound and spectacle.
The tour, set to kick off in **April 2026** in **Los Angeles, California**, will span across **North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia**, before concluding in **December** with an epic hometown show in **San Francisco**. Fans can expect a thunderous mix of Metallica classics like *Enter Sandman*, *Master of Puppets*, and *Nothing Else Matters*, alongside new material rumored to come from the band’s yet-to-be-announced studio album.
Hetfield, known for his commanding stage presence and relentless drive, shared his excitement during the official announcement: *“We’ve been through fire, and we’ve come out louder and stronger. This tour is for every fan who’s ever raised their horns with us. We’re coming for you — every city, every stage.”*
The production is expected to be one of Metallica’s most ambitious yet, featuring cutting-edge pyrotechnics, immersive visuals, and a massive circular stage designed to bring the band closer to their fans. Tickets are set to go on sale **December 15th, 2025**, with exclusive presale access for members of the **Metallica Fan Club**.
With every riff and roar, Metallica’s **“Ride the Lightning: The Legacy Tour 2026”** is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying rock experiences of the decade — a testament to the band’s enduring fire and Hetfield’s unstoppable spirit.
