Overview

• The band revealed the news Thursday through a countdown on their website that culminated in a Vic Rattlehead video confirming the forthcoming record as their last.
• The new album was completed with producer Chris Rakestraw and will be released on Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft label alongside Frontiers’ BLKIIBLK imprint.
• A first single and pre-orders are slated for this fall ahead of the album’s early-2026 release.
• Mustaine also announced plans to publish his memoir next year, promising additional insights into his music career.
• Megadeth has not yet disclosed the album title, track list, precise release date or detailed dates for the 2026 farewell tour.