Overview

• The band confirmed on August 14 that its next studio album will be Megadeth’s last after an online countdown expired and a Vic Rattlehead video aired.
• The swansong LP is slated for early 2026 release via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft label in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s BLKIIBLK imprint.
• Megadeth plans to release its first single and open worldwide album pre-orders this fall, though specific dates have not been disclosed.
• Key details including the album’s title, track list, precise release date and the full tour itinerary remain unrevealed pending future announcements.
• Dave Mustaine will publish a memoir in 2026 to coincide with the band’s closing chapter.