Overview

• Megadeth confirmed that its next LP will serve as the band’s final studio album, to be followed by a global farewell tour kicking off in 2026.
• The announcement was made via a short video reportedly crafted with artificial intelligence starring the band’s longtime mascot, Vic Rattlehead.
• Dave Mustaine said retiring on his own timetable was essential and described saying goodbye to fans as the hardest part of the process.
• Industry reports indicate the first single is expected in autumn 2025, with the full album slated for release in early 2026 through a Tradecraft and BLKII BLK partnership.
• Key details—including the album title, exact release date and full tour itinerary—have not yet been disclosed.