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Dave Mustaine Says Megadeth’s Farewell Is Final as Self-Titled Album Nears Release

Mustaine cites worsening hand issues as the reason to end the band on their own terms.

Overview

  • The frontman rules out a future reunion or a return after the farewell run, contrasting Megadeth with bands that have reversed retirements.
  • The final studio record is slated for release on January 23 via BLKIIBLK, with no further studio albums planned.
  • A live album capturing the last shows remains possible, though Mustaine stresses the studio discography will close with the new release.
  • Mustaine describes Dupuytren’s contracture and severe fingertip arthritis as key factors and plans hand surgery after the tour concludes.
  • The farewell tour begins with Canadian dates in February–March, moves to South and Central America in April–May, hits Europe in June supporting Iron Maiden, and returns to North America in the autumn.