Metallica continues on the road promoting their latest record "72 Seasons", released in 2023, and announced their first 2026 tour dates which are in Europe. Since they have been playing extensively in the United States this year they will go to Europe in 2026 and other regions like South America and Oceania might have dates announced too. The announced shows will happen in May, June and July. On selected dates the opening acts are Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera and Avatar. The official statement about the shows said: "Greetings from the road as the M72 World Tour currently rolls through North America… we’re not ready to stop yet! An incredible year four of M72 in 2026 will take us back to Europe next spring and summer to visit some cities we have not been to yet." "The production will feature the same unique stadium production at mid-field in-the-round, with the Snake Pit in the center of the stage providing a complete 360° view of the show. We’re excited to continue the now-tradition of No Repeat Weekends and will also have a mix of some One Night Only shows." Metallica announces first 2026 tour dates May 09 – Athens, Greece – Olympic Stadium – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 13 – Bucharest, Romania – Arena Națională – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 19 – Chorzów, Poland – Stadion Śląski – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 22 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 24 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park – Pantera and Avatar as opening acts 27 – Zurich, Switzerland – Stadion Letzigrund – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 30 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts June 03 – Bologna, Italy – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 11 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskas Arena – Pantera and Avatar as opening acts 13 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskas Arena – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 19 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium – Pantera and Avatar as opening acts 21 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 25 – Glasgow, UK – Hampden Park – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 28 – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts July 03 – London, UK – Stadium – Gojira and Knocked Loose as opening acts 05 – London, UK – Stadium – Pantera and Avatar as opening acts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8wIBed-DBcThe post Metallica announces first 2026 tour dates appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.