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Connie Burton, Sister of Late Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton, Announces Solo European Tour for Summer 2026
In a surprising and heartwarming announcement that has sent ripples of excitement through the global music community, Connie Burton, the sister of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has revealed plans for a European solo tour in Summer 2026. This will be the first time Connie, a musician in her own right, will be performing her own material in a large-scale international tour.
While Connie Burton has been known to the metal world for her role in preserving her brother’s legacy, including narrating the documentary “The Salvation Kingdom,” and for her work with the Cliff Burton Family organization, her own musical background has remained largely in the private sphere. According to sources close to the family, Connie has a deep and long-standing passion for music, with a history of piano and vocal performance that predates her brother’s rise to fame. Her career has primarily been focused on church music and teaching, but this tour represents a new chapter and a chance to share her personal artistic vision with the world.
The tour, which is tentatively titled “Honoring the Legacy,” will reportedly feature a mix of original compositions and poignant tributes to her brother’s music. Fans are speculating on what these tributes might entail, with some hoping for unique, heartfelt renditions of classic Metallica songs.
”This is a deeply personal project for me,” Connie Burton said in a statement. “I’ve always found solace and expression in music, and I feel that now is the right time to share that with the people who have shown so much love and support for my brother over the years. This tour is for them, and it’s a way to continue celebrating Cliff’s life and the power of music.”
Tour dates and venues are expected to be announced in the coming months. Fans are encouraged to follow official announcements from the Cliff Burton Family organization for the latest information.
The news has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response from fans online, with many expressing their eagerness to support Connie and experience a new side of the Burton family’s musical heritage.
About Connie Burton:
Connie Burton is the sister of the late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton. A musician with a background in piano and vocal performance, she has been a key figure in preserving her brother’s legacy, including producing and narrating the documentary “The Salvation Kingdom
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