Overview
- Recent Instagram and X teasers revealing the tracklist show faint letters many interpret as spelling Ride the Lightning.
- The theory aligns with Mustaine’s June remark that one song is “a cover” he wrote, and he holds credit on Metallica’s Ride the Lightning.
- Neither Megadeth nor Mustaine has confirmed the specific cover, with outlets noting the claim remains unverified fan decoding and speculation.
- The self-titled final album is scheduled for January 23, 2026, and the lead single Tipping Point has already been released.
- The band has said it will retire after the album and will mount a global farewell tour in 2026.