False “news” that Iron Maiden and Judas Priest are going on tour together in 2026 are now spreading like wildfire across various Facebook groups. The supposed tour, titled “The Metal Titans Final Roar,” is claimed to be the final outing for both bands.
Profiles posting this “news” are racking up hundreds, sometimes thousands, of likes and reactions—and it’s incredible how easily people fall for it.
This, despite the fact that it’s easy to tell the post was generated using AI—both the poster artwork and the wording of the article are clear giveaways.
One good tip is to check the link being shared to assess whether the story is legitimate. Some of these posts link to questionable websites like vickylivesports.com, rickytrend.com.no, and sportonyou.com. Ask yourself: why would sites with names like that be breaking news about Iron Maiden or Judas Priest—especially when neither band has announced anything themselves? Of course it’s fake news.
Other fake headlines in the same vein include: “Glenn Tipton Officially Announces His Retirement from Music,” “Rob Halford and K.K. Downing Are Uniting Once Again,” and “Rob Halford Announces Departure from Judas Priest.” All of them are false.
There’s also a constant stream of fake news about upcoming Netflix documentaries. If a documentary about Iron Maiden or Judas Priest really is on the way, the band—or Netflix—would be the first to announce it. Not some shady site you’ve never heard of.
So why is fake news spreading so rapidly these days? AI makes it easy to create, but the main reason is money. When lots of people click these links, the sites generate ad revenue. If a fake story goes viral, the website can earn hundreds of dollars from just one made-up article.
So don’t be fooled. Always check the wording, the image, and most importantly, the web address. If it’s a sports site, they’re not the ones announcing news about Iron Maiden or Judas Priest.
Screenshot from a Judas Priest group:
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