SHOCKWAVES: METALLICA & AC/DC CONFIRM 2026 CO-HEADLINING TOUR — DATES, CITIES, AND SETLIST TEASERS REVEALED ⚡🔥

The rock gods have spoken — and the world will never be the same. In a move no one saw coming but everyone secretly hoped for, Metallica and AC/DC have officially announced their 2026 Co-Headlining Global Tour, sending shockwaves through the music industry and igniting pure chaos among fans.

This isn’t just another tour — it’s the ultimate collision of two titans, a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of energy, grit, and pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll power. For the first time ever, two of the most legendary bands in music history will share one stage, alternating headline slots each night in what insiders are already calling “the loudest tour ever attempted.”

The announcement dropped early Monday morning via simultaneous posts from both bands. Within minutes, social media erupted. “This is the Super Bowl of rock,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Metallica and AC/DC on one bill? The earth might actually shake.”

⚡ THE TOUR THAT REWRITES HISTORY

The 2026 “POWER SURGE WORLD TOUR” will kick off April 18 in Los Angeles, California, at SoFi Stadium before blazing across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia through the end of the year. Over 50 massive stadium shows are planned, with more to be added due to “overwhelming demand.”

According to official sources, each city will feature a rotating headline format — Metallica closing one night, AC/DC the next — ensuring every performance feels unique.

“It’s about celebrating the power of live music,” said James Hetfield, Metallica’s frontman, in the official statement. “We grew up blasting AC/DC records. To stand side by side with them on stage in 2026 — that’s a full-circle moment for rock.”

From the other side of the stage, Angus Young echoed the sentiment in his signature blunt humor:

“We’re turning the amps to eleven. Bring your earplugs — and your soul.”

🎸 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & DATES

SELECT 2026 DATES (FIRST LEG):

• April 18–19: Los Angeles, USA — SoFi Stadium

• April 26: Dallas, USA — AT&T Stadium

• May 10–11: Mexico City, Mexico — Foro Sol

• May 23: São Paulo, Brazil — Allianz Parque

• June 5–6: London, UK — Wembley Stadium

• June 14: Paris, France — Stade de France

• June 27: Berlin, Germany — Olympiastadion

• July 9: Stockholm, Sweden — Friends Arena

• July 25: Rome, Italy — Stadio Olimpico

• August 8: Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo Dome

• August 22: Sydney, Australia — Accor Stadium

• September 12: Toronto, Canada — Rogers Centre

• October 3: New York City, USA — MetLife Stadium

Additional legs for South America and Europe will be announced in early 2026.

🔥 SETLIST TEASERS — “THUNDER MEETS FIRE”

Both bands have remained tight-lipped about the full setlists, but leaks and fan speculation suggest some jaw-dropping collaborations are on the horizon.

A source close to the production revealed that joint performances of “For Those About to Rock” and “Enter Sandman” are “in serious rehearsal,” with Hetfield and Young reportedly trading riffs during early jam sessions in Los Angeles.

Fans can also expect deeper cuts alongside the classics. Metallica is rumored to be adding “Battery”, “Fade to Black”, and “Lux Æterna” to their rotation, while AC/DC is preparing to bring back “Shoot to Thrill” and “Thunderstruck” for the first time in years.

“This isn’t nostalgia,” Hetfield told Rolling Stone after the announcement. “It’s two bands reminding the world where power in music comes from — from sweat, from sound, from soul.”

⚙️ THE STAGE: WHERE LEGENDS COLLIDE

The tour will feature one of the largest stage productions in rock history — a shared 360° design nicknamed “The Generator.” Built with dual catwalks, rotating drum risers, and synchronized pyrotechnics, it reportedly required months of engineering collaboration between both bands’ touring teams.

Lars Ulrich hinted that the stage is designed for surprises:

“Let’s just say there’s a moment where two bands become one. You’ll feel it — maybe even from space.”

Insiders have hinted at an explosive joint finale at every show, where both bands take the stage together for an unprecedented, 15-minute medley.

💥 THE REACTION — “A MOMENT THAT DEFINES A GENERATION”

Within hours of the announcement, ticket pre-registration crashed several major ticketing platforms. Fans across the globe compared the moment to Queen at Live Aid or The Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge Tour — events that defined eras and transcended generations.

Music journalists were equally stunned. NME called it “a thunderclap of legacy and power,” while Billboard declared, “This isn’t just a tour — it’s a declaration that rock still rules the earth.”

Even fellow musicians chimed in. Dave Grohl wrote on Instagram, “This is history. These are the bands that taught us all how to make noise and mean it.”

🔊 THE LEGACY CONTINUES

Both Metallica and AC/DC are entering a new phase in their legendary careers. After nearly five decades of touring, each has proven that the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll isn’t fading — it’s evolving.

Brian Johnson, AC/DC’s powerhouse vocalist, put it best in his signature raspy growl:

“We’ve seen fads come and go. But real rock — real electricity — that never dies.”

As of now, VIP “Back in Black” and “Ride the Lightning” fan packages are already being reserved at record pace, with exclusive merchandise and behind-the-scenes content promised to die-hard followers.

⚡ A TOUR FOR THE AGES

From the roar of “Master of Puppets” to the thunder of “Highway to Hell,” this tour will be more than music — it’ll be a living monument to everything that makes rock immortal.

Two giants. One stage. A billion volts of sound.

The Metallica x AC/DC 2026 POWER SURGE WORLD TOUR isn’t just an event — it’s a revolution set to echo through generations.

So tighten your strings, charge your amps, and prepare your soul.

Because when Metallica and AC/DC hit the road together…

the world won’t just listen — it’ll shake. ⚡🔥🎸