Megadeth have officially announced that their upcoming studio album, set for release in 2026, will be their final record, followed by a global farewell tour. The news was revealed on 14 August 2025 in a dramatic countdown and video presentation featuring the band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, delivering the announcement in a mock news broadcast. Frontman Dave Mustaine, joined by bassist James LoMenzo, drummer Dirk Verbeuren, and guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, confirmed that the tour will begin in 2026, with the first shows taking place in Europe from September to October.
Mustaine urged fans to view the upcoming tour as a celebration rather than a farewell, saying: 'Don't be mad, don't be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.'
