In a new video posted to their social media channels, Megadeth revealed that the band’s next album will be the final Megadeth album. Dave Mustaine and the band shared the announcement that they’d also embark on one final world tour starting in 2026. They capped it off with news that Mustaine would also unveil a new memoir, with details coming in the next few months.

Here’s what Dave had to say in a statement.

“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.”

Mustaine continued with this.

“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.”

New Megadeth Album Details

The new album is coming from Mustaine’s own Tradecraft imprint with the Frontiers Label Group’s new imprint BLKIIBLK. Chris Rakestraw is producing the new album, who’s worked previously on their albums The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead and Dystopia. Joining Dave Mustaine in the band are guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, bassist James LoMenzo, and drummer Dirk Verbeuren.

The new record should release some point in early 2026.

We’ll keep you updated on news about Megadeth’s final album as we get it.

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