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Megadeth Teases August 14 Reveal with 'Holy Wars' Countdown

Borrowing lyrics from "Holy Wars," the countdown clock has fans expecting either new album information or a Rust in Peace anniversary event

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Overview

  • The countdown will hit zero on August 14 at 8:00 a.m. PDT / 11:00 a.m. EDT on the band’s official site.
  • It features the tagline “The End Is Near. It’s Crystal Clear. Part Of The Master Plan” and invites fans to sign up for a newsletter.
  • Observers speculate the reveal could deliver first details of Megadeth’s finished 17th studio album or unveil a Rust in Peace 35th-anniversary project.
  • Megadeth has wrapped studio work on the new LP with producer Chris Rakestraw and plans to release it via Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint alongside Frontiers’ BLKIIBLK label.
  • Guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, who stepped in for Kiko Loureiro in 2023, remains an integral part of the current lineup as the band gears up for the announcement.