Metallica Unveils 12 New North American Dates for 2027 Tour

WHO:

Rolling Stone Music - Metallica, Limp Bizkit, Avatar

WHAT:

Billboard - Metallica announced 12 new dates for their 2027 North American leg of the M72 World Tour.

Pitchfork - The tour will follow Metallica's residency at the Sphere.

WHERE:

Billboard - The tour will kick off in Vancouver and will take place in stadiums across North America.

WHEN:

Billboard - The tour is set to begin on May 8, 2027.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - The announcement follows the success of their previous tour dates and the demand for more performances.

HOW:

Billboard - Limp Bizkit and Avatar will support Metallica on this tour.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 16:01 UTC)

Metallica has just announced twelve new dates for their 2027 North American leg of the M72 World Tour, which will kick off in Vancouver on May 8, 2027. Following their residency at the Sphere, the tour will feature performances in stadiums across North America, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar joining as supporting acts. This exciting announcement comes in response to the overwhelming success of their previous tour dates and the high demand for more live performances.