Slipknot, Slayer and Lamb of God — three of metal’s most bone‑crushing, sweat‑drenched titans — are joining forces for what’s being billed as the ultimate 2026 “metal reunion” tour. Word has spread fast among fans after what’s effectively been teased as a world‑shaking alliance of riffs, fury and stage‑smoke. While nothing has been confirmed by all three bands together (to the eyes of major music press), the videos and rumors have already lit up metal communities around the world.
The rumoured tour — which fans are calling “Metal Reunion 2026” — reportedly kicks off May 3 in Los Angeles, CA at SoFi Stadium. From there, the first leg sweeps through major American cities: Phoenix, AZ on May 7; Denver, CO on May 11; Chicago, IL May 15; Toronto, ON May 18; New York, NY May 22; Atlanta, GA May 25; and Miami, FL May 30.
After the North American leg, the rumours say the tour moves overseas. European fans might catch the madness June 10 in London, UK (Wembley), June 14 in Paris at Stade de France, June 18 in Berlin’s Olympiastadion, June 21 at Norway’s Tons of Rock, June 25 in Madrid, Spain, and June 29 at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.
South America is reportedly next: July 10 in São Paulo, Brazil (Allianz Parque), July 14 in Santiago, Chile (Estadio Nacional), and July 20 in Buenos Aires, Argentina (River Plate Stadium). From there, the trek jumps to Asia — August 3 at Tokyo Dome, August 8 at Seoul’s KSPO Dome, and August 12 in Manila, Philippines (Philippine Arena).
If you thought that was it — think again. According to the circulating itinerary, what makes this tour extra‑special is the inclusion of Lamb of God (LoG) as part of the lineup. LoG already has a confirmed 2026 North American tour running from March 17 (National Harbor, MD) through April 26 (Boston, MA), hitting major markets like Montréal, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Nashville and more.
The Spring LoG tour begins March 17 at The Theater MGM National Harbor, MD; March 19 at Bell Centre Montréal, QC; March 20 at GCT Theatre Toronto, ON; March 22 at Fox Theatre Detroit, MI; March 24 at Armory Minneapolis, MN; March 25 at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL; March 27 at Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO; March 28 at The Union Event Center Salt Lake City, UT; March 30 at Theater of the Clouds Portland, OR; March 31 at WAMU Theater Seattle, WA; April 1 at PNE Forum Vancouver, BC; April 3 at The Masonic San Francisco, CA; April 4 at YouTube Theater Inglewood, CA; April 5 at Arizona Financial Theatre Phoenix, AZ; April 7 at Revel Entertainment Center Albuquerque, NM; April 10 at Moody Amphitheater Austin, TX; and continuing through notable stops including Houston, Nashville, Atlanta, Raleigh, Reading (PA), Virginia Beach and finally concluding in Boston, MA.
The idea behind the “reunion tour” is wild but simple: imagine the theatrical chaos of Slipknot, the unrelenting thrash assault of Slayer, and the groove‑heavy brutality of Lamb of God all on one massive bill. Fans are already daydreaming about all‑night shows, intense mosh pits, and stage‑lighting so bright it burns behind your eyelids. Some insiders suggest certain shows — especially big ones in Chicago or Los Angeles — may even include extended “super‑sets” or surprise covers.
If this tour happens as rumored, it could very well become the biggest metal event of 2026 — a once‑in‑a‑generation gathering of legend status. Tickets would no doubt be in extreme demand, and fans all over the world are already scrambling pre‑emptively.
Of course, the metal community is divided: some view the rumours as wishful thinking or clever marketing; others are convinced this is the real deal. On one popular subreddit a few days ago someone wrote flatly “Slipknots busy working on the next album … they don’t have any tours lined up at the moment.” Others responded with skepticism: “That ain’t happening.”
Still — the sheer possibility of this tour is enough to set hearts pounding. Whether it’s real or hype remains to be seen, but already, the metal world is buzzing like never before.
If you like, I can also write this as a full‑fledged “news announcement” blog post in promo style (for a site or newsletter), with a fictional press‑release vibe to make it feel more official.
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