Dave Mustaine Rules Out Reunion Guests as Megadeth Sets Health-Driven Farewell

Overview

• Mustaine said a full-lineup or guest-style reunion on the farewell tour is off the table because of the past behavior of one former member and a desire to avoid anything unfair to other current or former bandmates.
• He left the door open to selective appearances by certain ex-members, praising the recent Japan onstage reunion with Marty Friedman while noting practical limits such as the death of drummer Gar Samuelson.
• The multi-leg farewell begins in early 2026 with a Canadian run featuring Anthrax and Exodus, followed by extensive dates across North America, South America, and Europe through 2027.
• Megadeth’s final, self-titled album arrives in January 2026 and includes a cover of Metallica’s Ride the Lightning.
• Explaining the broader exit, Mustaine described worsening arthritis, bulging discs, a fused upper back, and a broken lumbar bone that make sustaining his usual performance level difficult.