MEGADETH announce final album and global farewell tour 2026

[KingsGene]

MEGADETH Announce Final Album And Global Farewell Tour; Dave Mustaine’s New Memoir Coming In 2026​

"... Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final Megadeth studio album of his career. Mustaine shared the announcement via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead (video below). Mustaine also revealed that the multi-platinum superstar band will embark on a global farewell tour kicking off in 2026. Also set for next year is a new memoir from Mustaine, details of which will be revealed in the coming months.

Dave Mustaine says:

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.

Megadeth are set to release their forthcoming album via Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. It will launch with the project’s first single (TBA) in tandem with global pre-orders this fall. Fans can click here to register for early access to exclusive information and offers surrounding the forthcoming final album and all Megadeth news. In addition, look for the initial run of farewell tour dates to be announced later this year...."

MEGADETH – Artist For Final Album Artwork Says “The Process Designing This Record Has Been An Absolute Joy”​

MEGADETH Guitarist Says Band Are “Very Close To Completing The Recordings” For Final Album; Video​

DAVID ELLEFSON Reacts To MEGADETH’s Retirement, Says “Of Course” He’d Like To Be Part Of Farewell Tour; Video​

DAVID ELLEFSON On A Potential Return To MEGADETH – “I Think It’d Be Cool, Having Just Watched What Happened In Birmingham Where Everybody Got Together”; Video​

MEGADETH To Release “Tipping Point” Single And Music Video Next Week; Teaser Streaming​

"... Megadeth have released a teaser for their new single and music video. “Tipping Point” will be released on Friday, October 3. Pre-save the single here, and check out a teaser below..."

Final MEGADETH Album To Arrive In January​

"... According to the Megadeth of Destruction page, Megadeth’s self-titled album is set to arrive on January 22 or 23, 2026. Given that new albums are released on Fridays, it’s a safe bet to expect the album on January 23...."

 

[Slammed]

Other sites are confirming Jan 23 release date today too.

I kind of hope Jnr's not part of the farewell tour. The guy has turned into a PITA lately, he gets his nose in everything, even stuff that doesn't concern him. Then one week he's going on about how much he deserves to be at the farewell, and the week after he's saying negative crap about Mustaine. I know the list of people saying negative stuff against Dave is pretty long, and maybe even deserved but Jnr seems to be fence sitting and jumps down the Megadeth side when he thinks Dave is listening, but jumps down the on the other side when some else says something Anti-Dave. Actually that sounds a lot like Dave. Maybe Dave taught Jnr more than he's willing to admit.

 

[Cronopio]

Every good thing must come to an end, I suppose. Although I've never much been into Megadeth, I have fond memories of a childhood friend who introduced me to their early output (80's), so that's cool, I guess. These days it's more or less evolved into a soap opera with fired members to the left and right and whatnot. And I agree with the above poster that Ellefson isn't exactly doing much for his legacy judging by his recent actions (not to mention the time he played with his gear on cam).

 

[KingsGene]

If Mustaine can stomach being on the same stage as the Metallica guys for the "Big 4" shows, he certainly should be able to allow Ellefson back on stage for at least an appearance somewhere along the line of the farewell tour, maybe at one or a few of the big festivals.

Did Ellefson screw up? Hell yes. Enough to be fired? Well, that's up to "the boss" and that's that. Has Ellefson publicly apologized for his behavior and admitted guilt? I'd have to go back and review. I would think the "religious" side of Dave would accept that if it happened, but .... it's Dave so I wouldn't hold my breath.

 

[Cronopio]

I have no skin in the game, but this whole "back and forth" thing they've got going on is weird, to say the least.

 

[Slammed]

I have no skin in the game, but this whole "back and forth" thing they've got going on is weird, to say the least.

That's the thing, it's obvious that they couldn't live without each other the first time they split in the 00's and they still can't live without each other now, so either bury the hatchet or make it a clean break. Dave does seem a little less involved in the game this time, and Jnr seems a bit more controlled by the people he's around. He's always more vocal about Megadeth around the same time Kings of Thrash and Poland are in the news.

Has Ellefson publicly apologized for his behavior and admitted guilt? I'd have to go back and review. I would think the "religious" side of Dave would accept that if it happened

He apologised to his wife and family, but I don't think he owed the world, or even Dave an apology. He might have wronged his wife and broken marriage vows, which is not a great look for a pastor, but that was the only guilt he had to admit. Both Dave's have admitted that there was more to the sacking than the online video.

 

[KingsGene]

MEGADETH Release New Single And Music Video “Tipping Point”; Final Album Available For Pre-Order​

Mustaine says

We all have different ‘tipping points’ and they may vary from day to day. I think we’re all being pushed to the edge right now, and it’s easy to lean into that feeling. But it’s important not to let things get you down.

 

[Slammed]

I want to listen to it, but at the same time I don't want to hear anything until the album comes out.

People are talking about it quite a bit and it actually seems to be winning people over which is really unusual for anything Megadeth, anything new really. When the first reaction from these people is usually to hate something yet this time they are praising it and only hating on Dave, the world just doesn't seem right and I wonder if the single might be too good!

 

[Bloopy]

Well it may actually be an album worth waiting for for once, so not a bad approach. I'll temper my expectations for it, but the single is indeed pretty awesome. On 1st listen I hated the last section from about 3:35 onwards, but it's ok once I get used to it. It's as if they chose the end of the song to tack on some poppy vocals to justify it being a single. Hopefully they don't do that with every song!

 

[Slammed]

DAVID ELLEFSON Questions Whether DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Farewell' Announcement Is 'Just An Attempt To Boost Ticket Sales'

In a new interview with AlternativeNation.net, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was once again asked for his reaction to the band's announcement that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Asked for his thoughts on...

blabbermouth.net

WTF is wrong with this guy? He's like a politician someone asks him a question and instead of thinking about the answer he just dribbles BS until it stops falling out his mouth.

Even if that's what Dave is thinking why would you be the person to voice such a comment while at the same time also begging to get an invite back into the fold. I used to like Jnr (although Lucid and his horror movie were unforgivable), but he's becoming worse than Mustaine ever was.

 

[Cronopio]

DAVID ELLEFSON Questions Whether DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Farewell' Announcement Is 'Just An Attempt To Boost Ticket Sales'

In a new interview with AlternativeNation.net, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was once again asked for his reaction to the band's announcement that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Asked for his thoughts on...

blabbermouth.net

WTF is wrong with this guy? He's like a politician someone asks him a question and instead of thinking about the answer he just dribbles BS until it stops falling out his mouth.

Even if that's what Dave is thinking why would you be the person to voice such a comment while at the same time also begging to get an invite back into the fold. I used to like Jnr (although Lucid and his horror movie were unforgivable), but he's becoming worse than Mustaine ever was.

Yeah, that's fucking mental. The level of prostrating before the mighty redhead and then do a complete 180 and talk shit about him is astounding.

 

[Slammed]

I guess in some ways it's not surprising Jnr is trying to get attention. The new Megadeth song may not be the best thing ever but it is better than anything Jnr has released since leaving the band.

 

[KingsGene]

I think your comment "Jnr is trying to get attention" is bang on. His podcast is the only thing keeping him actually in the conversation. I actually like the Ellefson-Soto record(s) but that's not even really the near the same level of excitement of a Megadeth release.

As for the new single, I was a little scared at first being pretty "safe" but then things picked up a bit so I'm interested in the new album. Although I was also interested in the last one but only played it twice (if that).

 

[Slammed]

Dystopia is probably the album I've listened to the most from the last 15 years of Megadeth albums. I don't hate any of them but I don't find myself in the mood for them often.