In a monumental tribute to heavy metal history, Judas Priest has confirmed their final world tour titled “Metal Gods: The Final Chapter,” reuniting for the first time in years with all original members, including the return of founding guitarist K.K. Downing.
In a monumental tribute to heavy metal history, Judas Priest has confirmed their final world tour titled **“Metal Gods: The Final Chapter,”** reuniting for the first time in years with **all original members**, including the return of founding guitarist **K.K. Downing**. The tour is set to ignite in **March 2026** in **Birmingham, UK**—their birthplace—and will blaze across **Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia**, hitting a total of around **50 cities** in one explosive farewell journey
Frontman **Rob Halford** delivered a stirring declaration: *“We’ve always said metal is forever… but as Judas Priest, this will be our last time together on the battlefield. We’re going out united, loud, and proud— with the original brothers who started it all.”*
Fans can expect a spectacle befitting the legends—think high-octane charisma, iconic Priest imagery, roaring motorcycles, dazzling pyrotechnics, and futuristic visuals that promise to celebrate their deep catalog from *Sad Wings of Destiny* through *Invincible Shield* ([eplsports365.com][1]). Social media has already erupted with hashtags like **#MetalGodsFinalTour**, **#JudasPriestReturns**, and **#KKisBack**, reflecting widespread thrill and nostalgia. Even peers like Iron Maiden and Metallica have publicly saluted the news
