MEGADETH announce final album and global farewell tour 2026

MEGADETH Release New Single And Video “I Don’t Care”


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Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine says about the anthemic “I Don’t Care”:
How many times have you wanted to say this to someone? I know you want to! Deep down inside, if we had the balls, we would tell more people, ‘I don’t care’ more often.
Part of the main riff in this track had been floating around in my head since we did TSTD&TD, so I was pumped to start recording ‘I Don’t Care’ for this LP. I really love the guitar nuances in the track. There is the main rhythm riff, next, a very deliberate down-picking part, next, the octave chords with jump picking on octave notes (while still down-picking!). And the soloing and back and forth between me and Teemu [Mäntysaari] is magnificent!!



DAVE MUSTAINE On MEGADETH’s Farewell Trek – “We’re Easily Talking About Touring For Another Three To Five Years”


I think when things happen like the throat cancer, or my neck being fused, or the saturnine palsy in my arm, most people would stop. Most people would be terrified, and I did step back and regroup, But this is what I love doing, and I know that at some point the time is going to come for our last show.
We’re easily talking about touring for another three to five years. And if we’re going to be doing it for that long then, shit, I’ll be looking at the birthday I don’t even want to think about!
 
Megadeth Announces New 2026 Tour Dates With Fellow Thrash Legends

"...Megadeth has announced the first Canadian headlining dates of their upcoming farewell world tour.

The thrash legends' romp through the Great White North will begin on Feb. 15 in Victoria, British Columbia, and end on March 6 in Quebec City. Fellow thrash giants Anthrax and Exodus will provide support...."

Megadeth 2026 Canadian Tour Dates (With Anthrax and Exodus)​

Feb. 15 - Victoria, BC @ Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Feb. 17 - Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers Forum
Feb. 18 - Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
Feb. 20 - Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank, Saddledome
Feb. 21 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
Feb. 24 - Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre
Feb. 25 - Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
Feb. 28 - London, ON @ Canada Life Place
March 1 - Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
March 3 - Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
March 4 - Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre
March 6 - Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre
 
DUDE! I have so much to say about the potential of this album. It's getting waved off now since "I Don't Care" came out, but to be fair, it'd be hard to beat "Tipping Point". I love "I Don't Care" because it would be perfect back in the 80s-90s, and really encapsulates the feel of what music used to be. I've already pre-ordered all of the collector's merch for the album and I have no regrets as of yet, I love Dave Mustaine and Megadeth and I hope the rest of the album is up to the true Megadeth quality!
 
It's getting waved off now since "I Don't Care" came out,

Why?
I've read a lot of crap about I Don't Care, how bad it is, how immature it is. But those complaining all come from serial whinners who spend their days complaining about everything. Or the Dave haters who claim he hasn't written anything good since the 80's. They all negate themselves. Until it's proven otherwise the album is worth hyping.
 
I like I Don't Care as I dig that whiny, immature side of Dave. Songs such as 1000 Times Goodbye, Wrecker, I'll Get Even, Look Who's Talking. I can hear why some don't, but to me it's just fun entertainment that stands out as something different. Nobody's forcing anyone to take it seriously.

Having said that, I probably prefer the ballads that sound more mature (such as The Hardest Part Of Letting Go...), but they're cheesy too so I don't take them too seriously either.
 
Love the way Jnr makes the comment that he wants to be part of the farewell and that he hopes Dave isn't just announcing a retirement for the extra ticket sales. Meanwhile Gary flat out doubts that's what it is and wishes Dave well for retirement. Jnr's rally making himself look bitter and twisted these days.
 

MEGADETH Announce The Ultimate Immersive Listening Event


"... Step inside Megadeth’s most exclusive, all-day immersive celebration. Hosted a short distance outside of Nashville in La Vergne, TN on Saturday, January 17, 2026, this one-day event lets you get closer to the band, the music, the stories, and the legacy than ever before. This is a once-in-a-lifetime, ultra-limited experience.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Location: La Vergne, TN
Time: 12pm–10pm (estimated time)

The all-access day includes:

– Listen to the new album early
– Megadeth Acoustic Performance
– Megadeth Master Class
– Q&A with the band
– Guitar Talk with Dave and Gibson’s CEO, César Gueikian
– Photo Op with the Band
– Catered Dinner, Megadeth Beer & House of Mustaine Wine
– Immersive Photo Op Experiences
– Autographed album-art poster
– Exclusive Merch & more

You must be 18 years of age or older to attend. Learn more and get tickets here...."

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MEGADETH Team With Trafalgar Releasing To Premiere “Megadeth: Behind The Mask”, A Global Cinematic Event


"... Legendary metal titans, Megadeth, have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22—on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across 35+ countries. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 11 at 6 AM, PT / 9 AM, ET / 2 PM, GMT / 3 PM, CET with a trailer available for viewing on the same day. For more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit megadethfilm.com.

In Megadeth: Behind The Mask, Dave Mustaine pulls back the curtain on 40 years of Megadeth, sharing untold stories of the band’s past and the creative fire that drives them. Interwoven throughout, audiences will get to experience the world premiere of Megadeth’s new self-titled album in full, brought to life with a 40-year retrospective career-spanning interview and Mustaine’s own track-by-track reflections about the band’s final studio album. This one night only listening event will provide a first-listen to this landmark project. Megadeth: Behind The Mask is an immersive celebration of one of the most influential bands in metal history, capturing their legacy while heralding a powerful new chapter.

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine says:
This listening event is going to be amazing. I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!

Kymberli Frueh, EVP Programming and Content Acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing:
We’re thrilled to bring fans together for an exclusive first listen to Megadeth’s final studio album—that brings their career full circle. This isn’t just another Megadeth album: it features a bold reimagining. This cinema event is a celebration of the riffs, the intensity and the uncompromising spirit that have defined Megadeth’s legacy. We can’t wait to share this moment with the fans who’ve been with them every step of the way.
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New single is a bit of homage to Dave's recent Jujitsu achievement. I like it.