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Megadth’s career is coming to an end – the band boss Dave Mustaine announced in a special message to his fans. As he explains, the upcoming studio album (which is due to appear in 2026) will be the last one, in 2026 a final world tour will also follow.
Megadth dissolve: “The hardest thing is to say goodbye to you”
In an apocalyptic video with an important message to the “Cyber Army”, Mustaine also let band mascot from Vic Rattlehead have their say – this announces the message. “Stay Loud, Stay Tuned and Meet Me On The Frontlines,” said the animated skeleton.
Dave Mustaine himself also gave a statement. “Many musicians come to the end of their career, whether they are wanted or unwanted. Most cannot stop at the peak and on their own conditions – and that’s exactly where I am now,” he explains. “I have traveled to the world, won millions of fans – the hardest thing is to say goodbye to them.”
Dave Mustaine: “Celebrate with me, don’t be sad”
“We can hardly wait for you to hear this album and experience us live again. If there has ever been the perfect moment to publish a new album, then now. And if there was the perfect moment to do the world, then now,” Mustaine continues. “It is also the perfect time to tell you that it will be our last studio album. We have made many friendships over the years, and I hope to see you all on our global farewell tour. Don’t be angry, don’t be sad – look forward to us and celebrate with me in the next few years.”
At the end he draws a proud conclusion: “We created something together that there will never be again. We invented a music style, triggered a revolution, changed the guitar world – and thus also the world. The bands in which I played have left traces. I love all for it. Thank you for everything.”
Foundation 1983
Megadth was founded in 1983 after Mustaine had been fired by Metallica – to whose legendary debut Kill ’em all he had contributed four of the ten songs. Two years later, the Megadth debut “Killing is my business … and business is good!” (1985), followed by “Peace Sells … but who’s buying?” (1986).