Rex Brown to Support Metallica on M72 Tour
Pantera’s bassist to open for heavy metal legends on select European and UK dates in 2026.
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Pantera’s Bassist Joins Metallica’s M72 Tour Dates
Pantera’s longtime bassist Rex Brown has officially announced he will open for Metallica on select dates of their highly anticipated M72 European and UK trek next summer. The band shared the news on Instagram, writing, “We are excited to announce that we will be joining @metallica for select dates on #M72 European/UK tour. Tickets will be on-sale Fri 30th May – 10:00am local time.” Fans can grab passes starting May 30 at 10:00am local time via Pantera.com/tour.
Tour Dates and Venues
– Sunday, 24 May 2026: Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
– Thursday, 11 June 2026: Budapest, Hungary – Puskas Arena
– Friday, 19 June 2026: Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium
– Sunday, 5 July 2026: London, UK – London Stadium
This run marks Brown’s first high-profile support slot since Pantera reunited for a special tribute series. His presence adds star power to what promises to be one of 2026’s defining rock events.
Instagram Highlights
For a closer look at Brown’s gear, the Pantera social feed recently featured behind-the-scenes clips of his custom Real Flame Spector basses, hand-finished at Rex Brown’s Real Flame shop. These instruments will be on full display on stage during the tour.
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Earlier this year, the band also shared photos from their opening slot with Metallica at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium, underscoring the growing chemistry between the two acts.
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From Pantera To The Stage With Metallica
Rex Brown first joined Pantera in 1982, helping define the band’s signature groove-metal sound. Born in Graham, Texas, Brown co-wrote and performed on landmark albums including Cowboys From Hell (1990), Vulgar Display of Power (1992) and Far Beyond Driven (1994). After Pantera’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside bandmates, Brown has remained a sought-after collaborator.
Beyond his tenure in Pantera, he has led acts such as Down and Kill Devil Hill, earning acclaim for his distinctive bass tone and songwriting. As Metallica’s M72 tour spans stadiums across Europe and the UK, Brown will bring decades of metal pedigree to each arena stage.
Tickets and Final Notes
The on-sale starts Friday, May 30 at 10:00am local time. Visit Pantera.com/tour for ticket links and VIP opportunities. Fans eager for a heavy-duty summer can look forward to a powerhouse pairing: Metallica’s epic setlist and Rex Brown’s bass mastery, all under one roof.
With this announcement, Metallica’s M72 trek gains another chapter—one that pairs two pillars of heavy metal for an unforgettable global run.
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