Overview
- In a new Metal Hammer interview, reported by Louder and NME, he floated a Moon concert for the band’s last performance rather than a brief parabolic-flight stunt.
- He said the farewell run could span three to five years, with only a handful of 2026 dates disclosed so far.
- Megadeth’s final self-titled album is due in January 2026 and features a cover of Metallica’s Ride the Lightning after singles Tipping Point and I Don’t Care.
- Mustaine cited Elon Musk and Richard Branson while suggesting high-altitude flight is “basically” space, a claim articles note conflicts with definitions placing space near 100 km.
- His comments arrive as celebrity trips beyond Earth face criticism as wealth tourism, a debate rekindled by high-profile flights earlier this year.