**An Open Letter: The Time Has Come — Motörhead and Judas Priest Announce Epic Final Joint Tour – Dates and Cities Revealed**

 

*By Mandaki Msonter | July 3, 2025*

 

In a thunderous announcement that has shaken the foundations of the rock and metal world, two legendary forces — **Motörhead** and **Judas Priest** — have officially revealed plans for their **final joint tour**, aptly titled **“The Time Has Come.”** The tour, which unites decades of heavy metal history, promises to be an unforgettable farewell, as both bands prepare to ride into the sunset with one last explosive journey across the globe.

 

In an emotional open letter addressed to fans worldwide, the surviving members of Motörhead, along with Judas Priest frontman **Rob Halford**, declared:

 

> *“The time has come. The engines have roared for decades, and now it’s time to give you one last ride — loud, fast, and unforgettable. We’re not just going out — we’re going out blazing.”*

 

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### 🔥 A Historic Tour

 

This marks the **first full-scale tour featuring both bands together** since their respective primes in the 1980s — and the **last tour** for both legendary acts. The tour will pay tribute not only to the enduring power of metal but also to the legacy of **Lemmy Kilmister**, Motörhead’s iconic frontman who passed away in 2015.

 

Although Lemmy is gone, the band continues with his blessing and legacy at heart. Longtime guitarist **Phil Campbell** and drummer **Mikkey Dee**, along with guest vocalists (rumored to include Ozzy Osbourne and Dave Grohl for select shows), will carry the torch in true Motörhead style.

 

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### 🎤 Tour Dates and Cities Revealed

 

**“The Time Has Come” World Tour** will kick off in **Los Angeles** on **September 12, 2025**, and span across **30 cities worldwide**, including:

 

* **New York City, USA** – Madison Square Garden – Sept 18

* **Toronto, Canada** – Scotiabank Arena – Sept 21

* **London, UK** – The O2 – Oct 3

* **Berlin, Germany** – Mercedes-Benz Arena – Oct 6

* **Paris, France** – Accor Arena – Oct 9

* **São Paulo, Brazil** – Allianz Parque – Oct 20

* **Tokyo, Japan** – Tokyo Dome – Nov 2

* **Sydney, Australia** – Qudos Bank Arena – Nov 9

 

The tour will conclude with a **monumental finale in Birmingham, England** — the birthplace of heavy metal — on **November 15, 2025**.

 

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### 🛑 Limited Run, High Demand

 

This tour is expected to be a **complete sell-out**, with tickets going live on **July 15, 2025**. Exclusive VIP packages, including memorabilia, meet-and-greets, and limited edition vinyl, will also be available. Pre-sales for fan club members begin July 10.

 

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### 🖤 A Tribute to Legacy

 

With over 50 years of combined metal dominance, Judas Priest and Motörhead have shaped generations of fans and bands alike. This tour isn’t just a farewell — it’s a celebration of rebellion, grit, and raw power. Fans can expect setlists loaded with timeless anthems like “Breaking the Law,” “Ace of Spades,” “Electric Eye,” and “Overkill.”

 

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### Final Words

 

> “This isn’t goodbye — this is one last battle cry,” said Halford. “We’re not retiring quietly. We’re going out the only way we know how — screaming into the night, guitars blazing.”

 

Prepare your leather jackets, raise your horns high, and get ready — **the gods of metal are coming. One last time.**

 

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