Metallica Extends M72 World Tour Into 2027 With Limp Bizkit

Get those leather jackets ready. Heavy metal titans Metallica aren't slowing down anytime soon, as the legendary group has officially announced plans to return to North America for an extended leg of their blockbuster M72 World Tour in 2027. The iconic band will be taking over major stadiums all across the continent, keeping their massive live spectacle rolling well into the future. Fans who missed out on earlier legs—or simply want another round of loud riffs and heavy pyrotechnics—will have fresh opportunities to catch the rock legends in their element.

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To elevate the upcoming stadium run, Metallica is bringing along two major supporting acts. Rap-rock powerhouses Limp Bizkit and Swedish theatrical metal group Avatar have both been tapped to warm up the crowds throughout the North American journey. Fred Durst and his Limp Bizkit bandmates will provide plenty of high-energy nostalgia, making the concert package an absolute dream for rock enthusiasts. Paired with Avatar’s dramatic live performance style, the openers ensure that stadium gates will open to hyped-up crowds early in the evening.

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The M72 World Tour has been a massive global event, famous for its grand stage production and ambitious scheduling across the globe. Extending the run through 2027 underlines Metallica's status as one of the most dominant stadium acts in the music industry today. Details on specific venue stops, ticket presales, and official on-sale dates will continue to roll out as excitement builds for this massive continent-wide return. Stadium venues across North America are bracing for heavy crowd turnouts as another leg of metal history unfolds.