In a recent social media post, Dave Mustaine (lead figure of thrash metal legends Megadeth) disclosed that the band’s upcoming album, set for release early 2026, will mark the end of their studio recordings.
The announcement was conveyed through a video featuring the band's iconic character Vic Rattlehead.
Alongside the album announcement, Mustaine revealed new plans for a global farewell tour that will commence in 2026.
Mustaine had the following to say:
"There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don't get to go out on their own terms on top, and that's where I'm at in my life right now. I have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them.
"We can't wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it's now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it's now. This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it's our last studio album. We've made a lot of friends over the years and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour. Don't be mad, don't be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years. We have done something together that's truly wonderful and will probably never happen again. We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it's played, and we changed the world. The bands I played in have influenced the world. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything."
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