Overview
- The official tracklist lists the Metallica classic as an 11th, bonus cut on Megadeth, due Jan. 23, 2026, via Tradecraft with Frontiers’ BLKIIBLK.
- Mustaine told Rolling Stone he recorded it to “close the circle” as a gesture of respect toward Hetfield, not to rekindle relationships.
- He said Metallica were not notified in advance and that Megadeth do not plan to perform the song live.
- The new version is described as reimagined, slightly faster and in a lower key than Metallica’s recording.
- Fans first spotted the hint in Megadeth’s social‑media teaser as the band continued rolling out the album and a 2026 farewell tour.