Metallica is not ready to pack up the road cases just yet. The metal legends have officially extended their M72 World Tour into 2027, and they are bringing along Limp Bizkit for the ride.
The thrash icons revealed 12 new North American stadium dates set for spring 2027. Between wild tour matchups and a total overhaul of the band’s recent live format, rock fans have a lot to process. Whether you have followed the tour since 2023 or you are just here for the nostalgia, here is everything you need to know about the newly announced leg.
The Short Version
- Metallica has announced 12 North American stadium shows for spring 2027, featuring Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support acts.
- The 2027 run ditches the two-night ‘No Repeat Weekend’ format in favor of single-night stadium dates.
- Shows run from May 8, 2027, in Vancouver to June 19, 2027, in Salt Lake City.
- Presales are active now, with general public ticketing opening Friday, September 25, 2026.
1. Fred Durst Just Dubbed It ‘Limptallica’
Yes, Limp Bizkit is locked in as direct support across all 12 of the newly revealed stadium dates. It is an inspired, chaotic pairing that brings together two massive eras of heavy music.
As reported by Paste Magazine, Fred Durst’s crew coined the social media catchphrase “Limptallica twenty seven” right as ticket buzz took off. The moniker spread fast across feeds, sparking instant debates and heavy memes.
While the joint branding has casual fans wondering if this is a double bill, it is not an official equal co-headlining run. Promoters list Limp Bizkit strictly as special guests, and Metallica remains the primary headliner continuing its long-running tour. Still, expect plenty of fans checking out Limp Bizkit live setlists and festival appearances ahead of the dates.
2. The ‘No Repeat Weekend’ Format Is Officially Gone
The biggest structural surprise for longtime concertgoers is the schedule shift. Metallica is officially scrapping the signature two-night “No Repeat Weekend” formula for this leg.
During earlier legs of the tour, the band took over cities for two distinct nights with zero duplicate songs between sets. For spring 2027, every single stop gets one standalone, massive stadium show instead.
That means you will not have to buy multi-day tickets or arrange an entire long weekend around the gig. One night, one ticket, one full production: simple as that.
3. The 50-Yard Line Round Stage Makes a Comeback
Even though the weekend residency concept is taking a backseat, the visual spectacle is not going anywhere. Metallica is bringing back its famous in-the-round stage setup.
The production will sit dead-center at the 50-yard line of massive college and NFL stadiums. This circular setup gives attendees 360-degree sightlines, no matter where their seats are located.
Both Metallica and the supporting acts will play the central ring, which ranks among the Biggest rock and metal stadium tours ever built for open-air venues.
4. Swedish Heavyweights Avatar Are Starting the Mayhem
Before Fred Durst and James Hetfield take the field, theatrical Swedish metal favorites Avatar will get the crowd moving. The costumed rockers are confirmed as the opening act for all 12 dates.
The band was thrilled by the booking. In a statement reported by Paste Magazine, Avatar called the tour a “once in a lifetime experience,” adding, “What began as an opportunity we could hardly believe has now metamorphosed into another chance on a new continent to chase the same impossible dream.”
Their dark, carnival-style stage presence offers a fun tonal balance. Avatar brings polished European metal drama, Limp Bizkit delivers vintage turn-of-the-millennium energy, and Metallica closes the night with blistering thrash. Readers interested in their rise can dig into our guide to Avatar band tour history.
5. Presales Are Live Right Now, General On-Sale Is Friday
If you plan to grab seats, timing is everything. Fan club presales opened on Monday, September 21, 2026. Today, September 22, partner presales through Citi and Verizon launched, running through Thursday, September 24.
The general public sale opens Friday, September 25, 2026, through Ticketmaster. Because each market only gets a single show this time around, demand will be concentrated on one night of inventory per city.
Check out our breakdown of Ticketmaster presale tips and tricks so you can secure lower-bowl or floor spots before they vanish.
6. The Trek Hits Vancouver First and Wraps in Utah
The 12-city route officially launches on May 8, 2027, at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. Notably, Vancouver serves as the only Canadian stop on the entire announced leg.
From there, the tour snakes across several major North American markets over six packed weeks. The spring run finally wraps up on June 19, 2027, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
7. It Immediately Follows Metallica’s Sphere Residency
Metallica’s schedule over the coming months is completely relentless. The band is set to launch its “Life Burns Faster” residency at the Las Vegas Sphere on October 1, 2026, which runs through March 13, 2027. For details on those visuals, check our breakdown of the Metallica Sphere Las Vegas residency dates.
“We have been having so much fun on the road that we’re going to keep M72 rolling.”
After wrapping in Vegas, the four-piece will take barely two months off before loading into football stadiums in May. Metallica told Setlist.fm that they simply did not want to step away from the stage, explaining, “We have been having so much fun on the road that we’re going to keep M72 rolling.”
Whether you unironically love nu-metal or just want to experience the sonic whiplash of screaming along to “Break Stuff” right before “Master of Puppets” inside a 70,000-seat stadium, 2027 is shaping up to deliver one of the most entertaining live bills of the decade.
Questions People Are Asking
When do tickets go on sale for the Metallica and Limp Bizkit 2027 tour?
Fan club presales opened September 21, 2026, while Citi and Verizon partner presales run from September 22 to September 24. General public sales officially begin Friday, September 25, 2026, via Ticketmaster.
What cities are Metallica and Limp Bizkit visiting in 2027?
The trek kicks off May 8, 2027, at BC Place in Vancouver and wraps June 19, 2027, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, stopping in 12 major North American stadium markets.
Are the 2027 Metallica stadium shows part of the No Repeat Weekend series?
No. Unlike earlier legs of the M72 World Tour, the spring 2027 stadium run consists of single-night concerts in each market rather than two-night weekend takeovers.
