Overview
- The self-titled album, Megadeth, arrives Jan. 23, 2026; reports say it includes a cover of Metallica’s Ride the Lightning.
- The farewell trek starts in February in Canada, with Anthrax and Exodus confirmed on the Canadian run and further dates booked across Latin America, Europe and the U.S. through 2026.
- Mustaine, 64, told SiriusXM that pain in his hands along with arthritis, bulging discs and a broken lumbar bone led him to conclude he could no longer deliver at full capacity.
- He said a full-lineup reunion will not happen because of the past behavior of one former member, widely reported as a reference to ex-bassist David Ellefson, who has denied the allegations tied to his 2022 exit.
- Mustaine remains open to select guest spots from past collaborators such as Marty Friedman, and he has suggested the farewell could extend for several years depending on demand.