Overview
- Mustaine confirmed to Metal Hammer that Megadeth recorded a faster version of Metallica’s Ride the Lightning as a bonus track.
- The self-titled final Megadeth album is slated for release on January 23, 2026.
- The confirmation follows days of fan sleuthing of Instagram tracklist teasers that hinted at the Metallica title.
- Mustaine, who holds historical writing credits on Ride the Lightning, framed the new version as a respectful tribute.
- Megadeth has released lead single Tipping Point and is rolling out track titles, with full tracklist and comprehensive farewell tour dates still to come.