Metallica Expand ‘M72 World Tour’ By Announcing 2026 UK/European Dates

On Thursday (May 22), Metallica revealed dates and details of their 2026 UK/European M72 Tour. The 16-date trek will hit nine different countries between May and July of next year, and will feature a rotating lineup of support acts including Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera, and Avatar. “We’re excited to continue the now-tradition of No Repeat Weekends and will also have a mix of some One Night Only shows,” shared Metallica in a statement. “Pantera is returning for another ‘M72’ run with us, and we’re reuniting with our ‘World Magnetic’ touring partner/’WorldWired’ guest Gojira. And we’re excited to welcome Knocked Loose and Avatar to the tour.”  Ticket sales for the general public starts on Friday (May 30th) at 10 a.m. local time. Metallica are currently on the road on the U.S. leg of their M72 World Tour, with a “No Repeat Weekend” scheduled to take place on May 23 and 25 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Consequence of Sound)